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 love to 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
This is so chic,cute!
ReplyDeleteAwww, shucks.. you are so kind, Justine! I'll be linking up soon! : )
DeleteThis is so cute! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christy! I'll take that as a major compliment coming from you. Love your blog!
Deleteloving the pockets & exposed zipper ~ so super adorable !
ReplyDeleteOkay, so you are my inspiration.. : )
DeleteYour blog rocks. Thanks for the comment!
I love that color pop! Super cute dress! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lizette!
DeleteI'm in love with this dress! And with those nerdy little glasses on beautiful little A! I want!
ReplyDeleteMimi, my dear! I miss you so. Come back to Houston, will you?
DeleteAnd I LOVE those glasses too. Thinking of getting some for myself. : )
This dress is awesome! I am voting for you over on PR&P because I love your style the best. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh, geez.. you are too kind, Chelise! I must say I was your biggest fan last season in PR&P. Love your style!
DeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteAwww.. thanks, Crystalyn! I would love to make one for you. ; )
DeleteI 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!
Aww thanks! I am always down with trading :) I think there should be more bartering in real life haha
DeleteLove it and just voted for you on pr&p. Cute!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Thanks for you vote, Heather! It means a lot. : )
DeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteMichaela, 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. : )
DeleteNice to meet you!
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.
ReplyDeleteJess
acoupleofcraftaddicts.blogspot.com
Thank you, thank you!
DeleteAre you kidding me? I adore you blog and I would love to do a guest post.. Love, love, love your ideas.
I love this! Hope you make it into PR&P!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessica! I must say that your photos are beautiful! I just am head over hills for your profile photo. It is perfection. : )
DeleteAlso, love the surf boards you did!
This is on of the cutest outfits I've ever seen. Ever. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou made my day. Thanks. : )
DeleteWow, I love the green. And this zipper makes the whole thing extra cool. Glad I found your blog over at Sew Country Chick!
ReplyDeleteThanks! 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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