I have major spring fever. I mean CRAZY major spring fever. Now that it's been warm for two whole days, I want to sew a bazillion spring skirts, pants and dresses. Now if only my kids would sleep for 18 hours a day... Oh, reality, you are hard on me sometimes.
I did get to complete one little dress today, however, and I'm pretty happy with the result. I originally was doing a tutorial with it, but after I made some dumb mistakes, I had to scrap that. Don't worry, though. Riley will be getting a similar dress that will not have those same errors. And THAT will be tutorial-ed!
The back of this one turned out differently than I imagined, but I kind of fell in love with it. It's a knot dress, and I put the hole through which to "string" the straps through way at the outside of the back. Then I tied them together, pulling the slack of the back into a faux keyhole. This way, it expands really easily and it looks super cute!
She got a little ruffle around the neck because a ruffle never hurt anybody. :)
You'll notice that, up to this point, you haven't seen Noelle's feet. Well, I had to reveal her shoes. Sure, they don't really "go", but she knows how to rock the Pumas.
And for good measure, some sister lovin'. I love how the bubble flows all around Noelle when she sits down. So lovely!
This is SO adorable! What a cutie! It's funny, my daughter wears either her cowboy boots or her Converse low-tops and NOTHING else. :D What is that fabric? I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's Michael Miller's Children at Play. Isn't it great!? I used the last of my stash on this, but I have some different prints from the same line that I've been hoarding... :)
DeleteAnd as for the shoes, you just have to let some battles go, right? Plus, I'm not going to argue with her comfort! :)
Very, very cute. No one but you will ever notice the mistakes!
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DeleteVery cute dress!
ReplyDeleteI have spring fever too. Not because it's particularly warm (I live in Canada. Spring takes a while to get here), but because I WANT it to be warm. I've started sewing things in preparation. I figure I might be too hot to sew when I actually need these items. Or something. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bubble dress. Can't wait for the tutorial!
I love the keyhole at the back! Darling!
ReplyDeleteTalk about a happy accident! :) Thank you!
DeleteSuper Cute- is the fabric Children at Play? I love it! I would love if you would link up to my brand new link party- Scout's Sweet Sundays- http://xstitchandcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/scouts-sweet-sundays-features-and-linky.html.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
It is Children at Play. I LOVE it! I'm headed to check out your site now! :)
DeleteThat turned out so cute, and they are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, bubble dresses are so trendy and your model is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteI am anxiously awaiting the tutorial! I have been looking for a tutorial just like this for my daughters Easter dress! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteOk, Kelly, the pressure is on! ;) I'm going to work on the tutorial at naptime today and over the weekend. I'll let you know when it's up! :)
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