Well I can't say I've made my way to big girl dresses yet, but I am finding great satisfaction with the kiddie set. A while back I made this little pinafore to celebrate my friend's daughter's first tooth, first ponytails, first glorious year on our planet.
I made it from this easy peasy '70s pattern:
The buttons are vintage, too. They're nothing special, but for some reason I've come to adore them and am saving the last for something for myself. Who knows what. Maybe a pinafore to hang on the wall?