Now this is why I sew. I love, love LOVE when a project in my head actually comes out looking like I want it to. I'm not sure I've ever made something I like so much. So... one down, two more (partially done) to go!
Close-up of the fabric:
It's hard to see it not in real life, but the shirring caused the embroidered flowers to gather up as tight little puffy flowers... love:
There is some debate about whether or not to add the ribbon (Breanne doesn't really want it), but I think it looks better with it. What do you think?
To give credit where credit is due--I based this dress off of images of Made's Summer Vacation Dress, with a lot of help on the sleeves from my wonderful friend e. over at pinksuedeshoe (this is almost the same as her Turtle Dress). I love the look of the shirred bodice, and it's so easy to do! I changed it up from both of those, though, with my own addition of a circle skirt. I love me some circle skirts. Minus the hem, but that's a different story. :)
That is absolutely darling! Did you do the shirring yourself? I'm very impressed with the dress. And I think, yes, add the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteReally darling. I like the ribbon but it does look just fine without.
ReplyDeleteI need to investigate elastic thread, this is not the first time I've heard of it's amazing properties...
LOVE it. I have the same question as Katherine...Did you do the shirring yourself?? If you did, please share your knowledge; I'm totally impressed! Also, I vote YES on the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!!! You did such an amazing job! And I think it's so sweet with the ribbon. If Breanne doesn't like it, oh well. At least you can make the other two wear the sash. :) And you're right, the yellow is much softer than the swatch you showed me. Seriously cute fabric. Seriously cute dress.
ReplyDeletevery cute! and I am very impressed... especially with the shirring... wow... I think it is cute without the ribbon but with is cute too. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. I'm proud of you.
ReplyDeleteDid you leave out the zippers then?
I love it! I agree, I like the ribbon, but it is also cute without it. Your girls will look adorable on Easter!
ReplyDeleteLOve the dress, so cute. I would say if she's going to pout with the ribbon forgo. on just that one. It looks good both ways. More sunday dress with the ribbon. More I'm going to a picnic the other way. And I to am impressed.
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, oh, this is just too cute. I, too, love that feeling when the image in your head matches with the real-world product. :)
ReplyDeleteYou always find the cutest patterns and really helpful tutorials--thanks for the links and for sharing your projects. It's really inspiring!
LOVE! The fabric is darling!
ReplyDeletelove the fabric!!! great job!!!!! i prefer the ribbon too.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and springy! And I vote yes on the ribbon. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I love it. Also, I like it better with the ribbon. Good luck with the other dresses!
ReplyDeleteI love it Jessie - it's beautiful and I really like the ribbon. But I'm guessing since it's Breanne's dress you'll have to cave and leave it off. It looks good without too.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I vote for the ribbon. The punch of white really finishes off the dress.
ReplyDeleteOh it turned out so cute! I like it with the ribbon, but not if you have to fight her about it. And your sleeves look perfect! Can't wait to see them in action!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these!!! Your girls look like little princesses! Great fabric...love the shirring...everything!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Great job! Thx for your sweet comment too :)
ReplyDeleteLove these. Would you be interested in sell them? If so what size were your girls when you made them? I have three girls ages almost 4, 2 and 8 months. Thanks. Please feel free to email me. sharicagle01 at hotmail dot com
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