Toddler Art Smock

 My new find. 

One-Yard Wonders, written by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins,

has 101 sewing projects all using 

one yard of fabric each. 

Sew exciting!

What I love about it: Making use of 1 yard of fabric, practical projects, 

nice and neat and oh so sweet! I am hoping to be able to sew as many of these projects as possible this year. 

First project: Toddler Art Smock.

It was quite easy to sew. The pattern pieces are included in the book. Once cut out, the directions are fairly easy to follow. It has a large pocket along the bottom of the smock with many individual pockets sewn within for paintbrushes and stuff.

I made my own bias tape using 2 inch fabric strips in which I folded in half, pressed, then opened it and folded the sides to the folded center, pressed, then folded in half once again and whala. Did that make sense?

I am glad I decided to make my own bias tape because 

I love how the printed floral pink makes the color pop.

There are two side panels and a tie in the back.

I think it turned out really cute. 

Kinda of a vintage feel to it with the fabric choice.

Little girl loved it and plans to paint a lot!