Monday, August 6, 2012

French Boat Neck Dress with Hand Painted Fabric

My little one is growing. And I mean growing.  It seems like she has outgrown everything in her closet in a matter of days. So I sifted through my ever growing stash of fabric and went to work.  Plus, completion of  this  dress coincides perfectly with Project Run and Play's season 5 auditions; so  wish me luck! I would lovto  have the opportunity to grow and improve. 

I must say, I'm in love with this French-inspired play dress, and so is the Little One.   The pattern is my own.. so I may just have make one my size. : ) 


I decided to give the dress a boat neck because gives it the little frock a classic silhouette which, in my opinion, compliments the full skirt nicely.  

The black bodice detail is pleated and adds a bit of visual interest to the bodice.  I love adding little details to a dress.  (Tutorial on how to add a  pleated detail here.)  The white and black fleur de lis fabric was hand painted onto a white sheet that I purchased for sewing projects (tutorial here).  




I added some gold buttons  to the bodice because, well.....I'm a bit obsessed with gold buttons at the moment. So bear with me while I get this little obsession out of my system. : ) 




 I must say that the Little One's favorite parts of the dress are the two pockets.  It's a perfect  place to stash all her lovely treasures (tutorial can be found here).  





So out of a sheet and a few pieces of scrap fabric I pulled together this little number.  Oh happy day. : )  



Stay tuned for a tutorial on how to sew the black pleated bodice detail! 

Loves,
Amber

27 comments:

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    1. Awww, shucks.. you are so kind, Justine! I'll be linking up soon! : )

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    1. Thanks, Christy! I'll take that as a major compliment coming from you. Love your blog!

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  3. loving the pockets & exposed zipper ~ so super adorable !

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    1. Okay, so you are my inspiration.. : )
      Your blog rocks. Thanks for the comment!

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  4. I love that color pop! Super cute dress! :)

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  5. I'm in love with this dress! And with those nerdy little glasses on beautiful little A! I want!

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    1. Mimi, my dear! I miss you so. Come back to Houston, will you?
      And I LOVE those glasses too. Thinking of getting some for myself. : )

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  6. This dress is awesome! I am voting for you over on PR&P because I love your style the best. Good luck!

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    1. Oh, geez.. you are too kind, Chelise! I must say I was your biggest fan last season in PR&P. Love your style!

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  7. I'm here from PR&P and this dress is definitely my favorite! While you are making an adult size one for you, want to make me one too :) I'm off to browse around your blog. Good to meet you!

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    1. Awww.. thanks, Crystalyn! I would love to make one for you. ; )

      I check out your blog, and must say that your drawings are fantastic. What talent you have, lady! Perhaps we could do a trade. : )

      Good to meet you as well!

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    2. Aww thanks! I am always down with trading :) I think there should be more bartering in real life haha

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  8. Love it and just voted for you on pr&p. Cute!
    Heather

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    1. Thanks for you vote, Heather! It means a lot. : )

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  9. What an adorable look on an adorable girl! I love everything about it! I voted for you at PR&P. I hope to see more of your work!

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    1. Michaela, thanks for you vote! Your blog rocks! Noticed you just moved to Texas. That's where I am living. Hope you come to enjoy it. : )
      Nice to meet you!

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  10. Voted for you on PR&P. This is an adorable outfit. I love the red shoes with it too. I would love for you to visit my blog sometime and maybe do a guest post? :) Good luck with the competition.

    Jess
    acoupleofcraftaddicts.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, thank you!
      Are you kidding me? I adore you blog and I would love to do a guest post.. Love, love, love your ideas.

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    1. Thanks, Jessica! I must say that your photos are beautiful! I just am head over hills for your profile photo. It is perfection. : )

      Also, love the surf boards you did!

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  12. This is on of the cutest outfits I've ever seen. Ever. Love it!

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  13. Wow, I love the green. And this zipper makes the whole thing extra cool. Glad I found your blog over at Sew Country Chick!

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    1. Thanks! I have a bit of an obsession with exposed zippers, as you'll see in some planned posts. Thanks for stopping by.

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