A few years ago, the cutest nautical/Americana fabric line called Portsmouth came out, by Amy Smart for Riley Blake Designs. It remains one of my favorite patriotic lines ever.

I was lucky enough to snag a bunch of it, and ever since I have wanted to make the girls coordinating red, white, and blue dresses using it. I finally got it done this year!

I had already made a summer quilt from it a while ago. It has the loveliest sketched toile seaside prints, giant hydrangeas, gingham and plaid, tiny oars and stars and flags…so much cuteness. I also love the more faded color palette and the dash of pink. 

I was somewhat limited by what I had on hand, but I was quite pleased with how they turned out. For my oldest daughter, I made this sundress pattern again, only this time with a contrast yoke and contrast ruffle. Must get as many of the cute prints in as possible!

The yoke is double sided, so it's finished on the inside too. I also added the bow this time, squeezing it out from the little bit that was left after cutting the ruffle. 

I lengthened the skirt and the ruffle pieces so that it will fit her next year also. She is growing so fast, and so many of her clothes have gotten too short this summer. 

It's loose and breezy, perfect for the triple digit stretch of July weather we are scheduled to have next week. 

For my 2-year-old, I made the 1930s pattern again that I had used for her Easter dress this year. I had to go with the navy star fabric, since I had enough of that, but of course I had to figure a way to add in some of my favorite toile.

I fussy cut out the sleeve pieces and the pockets, to showcase a couple of the sketches, lining them on the inside with white star fabric from the first dress. 

The contrast sash and bows were squeezed out of a little bit I had left of the pink flag print. 

I also made the round neck version instead of the V neck this time. 

It turned out super cute and I was very happy with it.

I love how they coordinate even though they don't match. That's one of the benefit of using a curated fabric line where the color tones are made to look well together. 

Next week I will show you my 4th of July dress, but until now, here's a little of our Americana festiveness this year!