Made By Lex

My oldest, Isabel, turned 5 this weekend! It was so hard to believe, especially with Kindergarten coming in the fall. Where does time go?

We had a polka dot themed party (as you’ll see from the dress post tomorrow). Here were couple silhouettes we made and the polka dot sign…

Then I got this idea from Jessica on Oh, So Happy Together.
We made big polka dots the same colors as her dress. I loved them so much I hung them back up in the girls’ room after we were done with the party.

Here was her present. Remember the piggy fabric from Harts? I just came up with a pattern and here’s how it turned out.

Here’s the inside with the hem tape detailing. She absolutely loved it!!

Then here’s the backpack I made her.

I added this detail to the front with a little “i” on it for her name.

The back. Originally i thought I would just buy backpack straps, but I ended up making matching ones.

Here’s a side view with the pockets.

Pocket detail

It was really fun to make both her presents this year. The backpack was fun to do because I love constructing things and I think the next time around it will be even easier because I created a pattern for it. Hope you enjoy them!