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.
Leslie Swan says
I love these dresses! Thanks for sharing!
Leslie Swan says
Oops, I forgot to mention that I love the
Spring 2012 Halter Dress w/ Detachable Hairflower!
Kristin F says
Skirted ruffle bloomer and monogrammed top. Totally sweet for a first birthday!!
Christina says
Twirl skirts for my girly girl!
Jennifer Byerly says
The reverse knot bubble romper is pretty cute!
Erin says
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
Janice says
LOVE! Would love to win one!
Henrietta says
Long Sleeved Peasant Dress, Daisy Cottage is really cute too!
jean b says
So hard to choose. LOVE them all! If I had to choose one then
Halter Dress w/ Detachable Hairflower!
morgan says
Ruffle Bottom Bubble Romper is ADORABLE!!!
Kerri says
Love this and the asymmetrical reverse knot dress! Perfect for my little redhead 🙂
Ingrid says
Ruffle bottom bubble romper is too cute.
ellen casper says
Simply Gorgeous! Peasant Dress, in Verona
ellen casper says
Simply Gorgeous – Peasant Dress, in Verona!
martha norris says
TIERED KNOT DRESS,ALSO PEASANT DRESS,FALL COLORS, ARE PRECIOUS
Marissa M says
I love the Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut
Samantha C. says
I like the Peasant Dress in Verona!
Terri Moore says
I love the polka-dotted bloomers! They would look cute with a top or a dress. super cute!
Diana Steinmann says
Great stuff! Thanks for the introduction and chance to win:) I like them all. Tough to choose…hmmm…Tiered Knot Dress, Amy Butler Gypsy!
apple blossom says
Patchwork Twirl Skirt
Cheryl M says
I love the twirl skirt in Fresh Cut Summer. My daughter would love this too.
sally grubbs says
I love the peasant dress
amy pugmire says
i love the Knot Dress, Spa
Trisha W. says
There’s lots of cute outfits, but I thought this hair accessory was very cute too. http://www.etsy.com/listing/94456398/hairflower
Debbie Clauer says
I like the Peekaboo Twirl Skirt.
Donna says
The peasant dress is very cute. Thanks.
Laura R says
So cute!
Laura R says
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
keely hostetter says
I love the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress
samantha rice says
Love the knot dress with the owl applique
Kelly D says
I like the Valentines Knot Dress
Priscilla Benavides says
I LOVE the Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Owl Applique!
priscillavbenavides at yahoo dotcom
erica says
I really like the Knot Dress, Monogrammed Knot Dress, Reverse Knot Dress in Tinybuds
Debra Hall says
Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
Audrey says
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!
Teresa B. says
I love the Ruffle Bottom Bubble Romper! Too adorable. Thanks for the coupon code!
courtney b says
i love this reverse knot dress
http://www.etsy.com/listing/119892694/reverse-knot-dress-apron-knot-dress-owl
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I like the Bubble Romper with Detachable Hairflower, Damask!
Louis says
I love the Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
Charlene S says
I like the Ruffle Capris, in Lola’s Posies.
Michelle C says
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
Amy Orvin says
I like the Ruffle Bloomers, Freshcut
Elsie says
The reverse knot bubble romper is just stunning for the sun and playtime, how absolutely perfect!
Kathy Murphy says
Love the ruffled capris – Lola;s posies
brett says
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.
Jana says
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.
Susan Chester says
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
kelly tillotson says
Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Shabby Chic Knot Dress
thanks for the chance!
*kelly
[email protected]
Jessica says
I LOVE the colors in this romper:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120163533/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
tami p says
ruffle bloomers
Chelsea Korth says
I love the bubble romper!
Tonya Extine Hopkins says
Ruffle Dress
natalia ryjova says
Oh everything is so cute. I like the bubble romper
Jen says
Boys Lounge Set, Lounge Pants, Monogrammed Shirt, All Star
amanda says
the boys lounge pants are waaaay cute!
Denise M says
the reverse knot dress
Stephanie Adkins says
I love the Knot Dress
nichol tone says
I like the Bubble Romper with Detachable Hairflower, Damask
Amanda Wilson says
I really like the twirl skirt in fresh cut summer
Belinda says
I love the pink and blue bubble romper!
Candice Owrey says
I’d love the bubble romper for my little girl being born in March!
Melissa Hartley says
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 🙂
LeeAnn says
I would love to see Rylie in the Ruffle Capris, in Lola’s Posies! So cute!!!
Eileen Burke says
I love the peasant dress in verona.
Jennifer says
I love the tweet bird shirt and ruffle pants!
James Beck says
Ruffle Dress
Andrea H says
Patchwork Twirl Skirt, Fall colors! So cute!
jenn says
this is SUPER cute 🙂
http://www.etsy.com/listing/111221467/ruffle-dress-size-3-ready-to-ship
Evelyn B says
The Peekaboo Twirl Skirt is cute!
Gennie Lancaster says
Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
Teresa C says
I like the tiered knot dress!
Kat F. says
Love the ruffled capris.
Brittney House says
the Knot Dress
lisa l. says
i like the peasant dress.:)
Kim Pollock says
Love the
Tiered Knot Dress, Fall Colors
Lindsey says
love the bubble romper
Mary-Frances C. says
I love the Ruffle Halter Top in White Eyelet. 🙂
Katy says
I love, love, love the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress, Amy Butler Gypsy!!!
Peggy says
I like the Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
Emily D says
I like the Reverse Knot Dress w/ Flutter Sleeves, in Freshcut too.
Marjorie Whitney says
Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut is my very favorite, but lots of cuties here 😉
angie says
These are so stinking cute: http://www.etsy.com/listing/106346792/ruffle-capris-in-lolas-posies
macy says
Bubble Romper, Baby Romper, Reverse Knot Romper,
Noelle Cameron says
I’d love to see my niece in the Ruffle Halter Top! All the outfits are just simple adorable
Aimee C says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106290300/long-sleeved-peasant-dress-amy-butler
Love the peasant dress, such cute little things! : )
Linda Jarraf says
Love the long sleeved peasant dress
Ashley C says
I adore the Poppies on White, Peasant Top
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Megan Parsons says
I love the Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Owl Applique
Lori Taube says
I also love all of the “knot dresses”!
Jessica Rose says
The Knot Dress, in Indian Summer
Kara Jeremias says
Loooove the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress, Daisy Cottage.. very cute clothes.
Kat says
LOVE this bubble romper: http://www.etsy.com/listing/120671245/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
Michelle R says
Love them… so cute!
Nicole C. says
I like the Long Sleeved Peasant Dress.
Barbara A. Ramirez says
I love the Reverse Knot Dress w/ Flutter Sleeves, in Freshcut!
nannypanpan says
i like the appliqued birthday shirt
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Tessa says
I like the bubble romper in Verona. Adorable!
Kirby McCauley says
LOVE the valentines knot apron knot dress
Lindy says
Oh my goodness…..that site is absolutely GORGEOUS! My daughter would love one of these
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99483101/asymmetrical-reverse-knot-dress-in
Dena Frank says
Love all the outfits.
Roxy says
Cute! I also love the Knot Dress, Fall Colors.
Kylie C says
I also like the Valentines Knot Dress/Apron Knot Dress
Jennifer R says
I also like the green and blue Apron Twirl Skirt for girls.
reejen at comcast dot net
Shana says
Fitted Peasant Dress with Sash
Melanie Montgomery says
I like the reverse knot dress
Beth Cole says
This is adorable!!Fitted Peasant Dress with Sash
Sarah Osborne says
I love the Bubble Romper with Detachable Hairflower, Damask!
golden storm says
Peasant Dress, in Verona
Rebecca says
I love the bubble rompers
Michelle Frame says
I would love to have the Ruffle Halter Top, White Eyelet
shawna says
I like the Ruffle Capris, in Lola’s Posies
Kristin says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Reverse Knot Dress, Apron Knot Dress, Shabby Chic Knot Dress
Jennifer Roberts says
I love the Apron Knot Dress, Shabby Chic Knot Dress
Karen Gonyea says
ADORE the ruffle halter top 🙂
Rickie Hinrichs says
hand made I like the idea.
Alison Wood says
My niece would look adorable in the Fitted Peasant Dress with Sash!
tiffany lane says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106346792/ruffle-capris-in-lolas-posies
Angela says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120671202/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
christy says
i like the 3/4 Sleeved Peasant Dress, Fall Colors. It is so cute!
Megan Ross says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/94333780/knot-dress-in-indian-summer
That is SO beautiful!
mary reynolds says
love the headband!
Ashley says
I like this romper,
http://www.etsy.com/listing/120163458/bubble-romper-baby-romper-reverse-knot
Emily Rangel says
I like the valentines day dress amoung many others!
Erica C. says
The 3/4 Sleeved Peasant Dress is nice.
karisa says
shirred peasant shirtt
Lisa Garner says
I love the Reversible Pinafore, Freshcut!
susan smoaks says
our daughter would be so cute in the Bubble Romper
Raquel Beaty says
Twirl Skirt in freshcut summer! Cute!
Stacey Dill says
WOW!!! The hard part is which of the 3 girls?
Michelle H. says
I like the long-sleeved peasant dress.
Gianna says
My twins would love the Asymmetrical Reverse Knot Dress, in Freshcut.
Kyle says
Love the look of your clothing. Hope I am a lucky winner!!!
Lisa L says
The Valentines Knot Dress is adorable!
Darby says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/100231607/summer-2012-overalls-in-verona?
Dominique says
love this!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106346792/ruffle-capris-in-lolas-posies?
Lauren A says
Oh my goodness, how adorable!!
Kira L says
Love the reverse knot dress!
Ashley D says
White Eyelet Ruffle Halter Top
Amy says
Your dresses are cute and stylish!
Brenda Burgess says
I love the monogrammed knot dress
Libby Christiansen says
i LOVE THE LACE RUFFLE LEGGINGS!!
rose says
I think the Reversible Pinafore and Ruffle Bloomer Set is just too cute! ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
melissa says
super cute matching set! and i love the name of the co. =)
Rachel Newman says
Verona Baby Romper is precious.