I love to shop for little girls’ clothes. I mean I L.O.V.E. to shop for little girls’ clothes. With two little girls, I get my fill of buying adorable outfits and accessories and then some. There are so many choices of places to shop for my girls, but when it comes to special occasions nothing beats handmade.
The love and care that goes into designing and creating handmade frocks and accessories makes them not only unique but also special. Give me mass retailers for the everyday, but for family photos, first birthdays and holidays I turn to Etsy and now my new favorite seller of handmade dresses, Leave You In Stitches.
Not all handmade threads are created equal. Each is unique and special in its own right, but the wow factor is reserved for those made with the tiniest details in mind. When it came to choosing an outfit for my daughter’s first birthday, I would accept nothing but perfection. That means cute (obviously), well-fitting, unique, high-quality and all around something to make you say. “Awe.” I found it, don’t you agree?!
Wait, wait… Check out the back… Isn’t the ruffled tush to die for?!
And because I couldn’t leave big sis out of the cuteness, a coordinating big girl dress.
Created by a pair of local moms (who are actually sisters in law), Leave You In Stitches creates whimsical, handmade clothing for girls and boys. (Yep, there are even some handsome duds for your little men too!)
I cannot express to you enough that what you cannot get from these pictures is the level of care and detail taken with every stitch. As a crafting hobbyist, I am an amateur seamstress having made my own curtains and a many Halloween costumes. But the perfection in the seams is far superior to anything I could even dream of creating. It is as professional as the dresses are exquisite.
The flowy dresses and skirts by Leave You In Stitches are just about as cute as they can be, but what makes these dresses so stand out are the fabric pattern combinations. I know beautiful mixed patterns when I see them, but I have no skills in selecting them myself. Each season the ladies of Leave You In Stitches select new pattern combos to great their lovely looks from – each cuter than the last.
Let’s talk about price. I am shocked at how affordable these little dresses are, seriously shocked. For all the time that goes into making handmade dresses (of this quality) I was surprised to see that prices are similar to store-bought dresses, $25-$55. Really great pricing for a special handmade piece that will last and look great in pictures! Plus several items, including baby girl’s Pinafore, are reversible — doubling your looks.
***Coupon Code***
To make the lovely looks even more affordable, Leave You In Stitches is offering my readers a 20% off coupon code. To use the coupon, shop Leave You In Stitches on Etsy and enter the code SUBURBANMOM at checkout.
If you are looking for a special look for photos, a birthday or just because, check out Leave You In Stitches. The cuteness factor is on overload!
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a Reverse Knot Dress w/ Flutter Sleeves, in Verona (pictured above) in their choice of size + monogrammed Valued at $40. So cute for spring pictures!!! (FYI that is the same style dress, just different fabrics, that my big girl is wearing.)
Photos by Peter Burg – Burg Photographix.
Product sample was received to facilitate this review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love these dresses! Thanks for sharing!
Oops, I forgot to mention that I love the
Spring 2012 Halter Dress w/ Detachable Hairflower!
Skirted ruffle bloomer and monogrammed top. Totally sweet for a first birthday!!
Twirl skirts for my girly girl!
The reverse knot bubble romper is pretty cute!
Adorable! I love getting my girls all dressed up in dresses! Their favorite part is the shoes shopping though. They are crazy for shoes. LOL
LOVE! Would love to win one!
Long Sleeved Peasant Dress, Daisy Cottage is really cute too!
So hard to choose. LOVE them all! If I had to choose one then
Halter Dress w/ Detachable Hairflower!
Ruffle Bottom Bubble Romper is ADORABLE!!!
Love this and the asymmetrical reverse knot dress! Perfect for my little redhead 🙂
Ruffle bottom bubble romper is too cute.
Simply Gorgeous! Peasant Dress, in Verona
Simply Gorgeous – Peasant Dress, in Verona!
TIERED KNOT DRESS,ALSO PEASANT DRESS,FALL COLORS, ARE PRECIOUS
I love the Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut
I like the Peasant Dress in Verona!
I love the polka-dotted bloomers! They would look cute with a top or a dress. super cute!
Great stuff! Thanks for the introduction and chance to win:) I like them all. Tough to choose…hmmm…Tiered Knot Dress, Amy Butler Gypsy!
Patchwork Twirl Skirt
I love the twirl skirt in Fresh Cut Summer. My daughter would love this too.
I love the peasant dress
i love the Knot Dress, Spa
There’s lots of cute outfits, but I thought this hair accessory was very cute too. http://www.etsy.com/listing/94456398/hairflower
I like the Peekaboo Twirl Skirt.
The peasant dress is very cute. Thanks.
So cute!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106288353/patchwork-twirl-skirt-fall-colors t would look adorable in this if I could get her in a skirt…but she LOVES dresses so this is cute too http://www.etsy.com/listing/100231813/peasant-dress-in-verona
I love the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress
Love the knot dress with the owl applique
I like the Valentines Knot Dress
I LOVE the Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Owl Applique!
priscillavbenavides at yahoo dotcom
I really like the Knot Dress, Monogrammed Knot Dress, Reverse Knot Dress in Tinybuds
Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
Yes, SEW adorable! Handmade items are so special. love these dresses on your girls. Can’t wait to have mine home so I can dress her up, too!
I love the Ruffle Bottom Bubble Romper! Too adorable. Thanks for the coupon code!
i love this reverse knot dress
http://www.etsy.com/listing/119892694/reverse-knot-dress-apron-knot-dress-owl
I like the Bubble Romper with Detachable Hairflower, Damask!
I love the Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
I like the Ruffle Capris, in Lola’s Posies.
I would love the 3/4 Sleeved Peasant Dress, Fall Colors for my daughter. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I like the Ruffle Bloomers, Freshcut
The reverse knot bubble romper is just stunning for the sun and playtime, how absolutely perfect!
Love the ruffled capris – Lola;s posies
the amy butler tiered knot dress is cute. but i love knot dresses. and peasant dresses. and ruffles. and ruffle pants with knot dresses.
now i want to get a matchy set for my girls.
I would love to see my little girl in one of the bubble outfits this summer. It would be precious! I would take any print/ pattern; they are all cute.
Your daughters look beautiful in those dresses. I would love to win one for my granddaughter. I also love the long sleeve peasant dress.Thanks for the opportunity!
smchester at gmail dot com
Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Shabby Chic Knot Dress
thanks for the chance!
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
I LOVE the colors in this romper:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120163533/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
ruffle bloomers
I love the bubble romper!
Ruffle Dress
Oh everything is so cute. I like the bubble romper
Boys Lounge Set, Lounge Pants, Monogrammed Shirt, All Star
the boys lounge pants are waaaay cute!
the reverse knot dress
I love the Knot Dress
I like the Bubble Romper with Detachable Hairflower, Damask
I really like the twirl skirt in fresh cut summer
I love the pink and blue bubble romper!
I’d love the bubble romper for my little girl being born in March!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/40485098/monogrammed-onesie-or-shirt
This would be for a friend’s new baby, Camren..he was born last week at 1 pound 12 ounces but is doing great 🙂
I would love to see Rylie in the Ruffle Capris, in Lola’s Posies! So cute!!!
I love the peasant dress in verona.
I love the tweet bird shirt and ruffle pants!
Ruffle Dress
Patchwork Twirl Skirt, Fall colors! So cute!
this is SUPER cute 🙂
http://www.etsy.com/listing/111221467/ruffle-dress-size-3-ready-to-ship
The Peekaboo Twirl Skirt is cute!
Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
I like the tiered knot dress!
Love the ruffled capris.
the Knot Dress
i like the peasant dress.:)
Love the
Tiered Knot Dress, Fall Colors
love the bubble romper
I love the Ruffle Halter Top in White Eyelet. 🙂
I love, love, love the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress, Amy Butler Gypsy!!!
I like the Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
I like the Reverse Knot Dress w/ Flutter Sleeves, in Freshcut too.
Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut is my very favorite, but lots of cuties here 😉
These are so stinking cute: http://www.etsy.com/listing/106346792/ruffle-capris-in-lolas-posies
Bubble Romper, Baby Romper, Reverse Knot Romper,
I’d love to see my niece in the Ruffle Halter Top! All the outfits are just simple adorable
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106290300/long-sleeved-peasant-dress-amy-butler
Love the peasant dress, such cute little things! : )
Love the long sleeved peasant dress
I adore the Poppies on White, Peasant Top
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Owl Applique
I also love all of the “knot dresses”!
The Knot Dress, in Indian Summer
Loooove the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress, Daisy Cottage.. very cute clothes.
LOVE this bubble romper: http://www.etsy.com/listing/120671245/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
Love them… so cute!
I like the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress.
I love the Reverse Knot Dress w/ Flutter Sleeves, in Freshcut!
i like the appliqued birthday shirt
nannypanpan@gmail.com
I like the bubble romper in Verona. Adorable!
LOVE the valentines knot apron knot dress
Oh my goodness…..that site is absolutely GORGEOUS! My daughter would love one of these
Love all the outfits.
Cute! I also love the Knot Dress, Fall Colors.
I also like the Valentines Knot Dress/Apron Knot Dress
I also like the green and blue Apron Twirl Skirt for girls.
reejen at comcast dot net
Fitted Peasant Dress with Sash
I like the reverse knot dress
This is adorable!!Fitted Peasant Dress with Sash
I love the Bubble Romper with Detachable Hairflower, Damask!
Peasant Dress, in Verona
I love the bubble rompers
I would love to have the Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
I like the Ruffle Capris, in Lola’s Posies
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Shabby Chic Knot Dress
I love the Apron Knot Dress, Shabby Chic Knot Dress
ADORE the ruffle halter top 🙂
hand made I like the idea.
My niece would look adorable in the Fitted Peasant Dress with Sash!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106346792/ruffle-capris-in-lolas-posies
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120671202/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
i like the 3/4 Sleeved Peasant Dress, Fall Colors. It is so cute!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/94333780/knot-dress-in-indian-summer
That is SO beautiful!
love the headband!
I like this romper,
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120163458/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
I like the valentines day dress amoung many others!
The 3/4 Sleeved Peasant Dress is nice.
shirred peasant shirtt
I love the Reversible Pinafore, Freshcut!
our daughter would be so cute in the Bubble Romper
Twirl Skirt in freshcut summer! Cute!
WOW!!! The hard part is which of the 3 girls?
I like the long-sleeved peasant dress.
My twins would love the Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut.
Love the look of your clothing. Hope I am a lucky winner!!!
The Valentines Knot Dress is adorable!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/100231607/summer-2012-overalls-in-verona?
love this!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106346792/ruffle-capris-in-lolas-posies?
Oh my goodness, how adorable!!
Love the reverse knot dress!
White Eyelet Ruffle Halter Top
Your dresses are cute and stylish!
I love the monogrammed knot dress
i LOVE THE LACE RUFFLE LEGGINGS!!
I think the Reversible Pinafore and Ruffle Bloomer Set is just too cute! ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
super cute matching set! and i love the name of the co. =)
Verona Baby Romper is precious.