Emboldened by the success of the pattern-free skirt I made from that lovely free Oliver+S tutorial, I decided to make the leap into clothing patterns, something i've been scared of for a year now. Success again! I graduated to the slightly harder, but still free, Oliver+S tute for the Popover Sundress.
Gigi is still extremely grumpy (note presence of paci outside the crib) so believe it or not, this is the BEST photo I could get of her in it, out of about 20 photos.
I really like it! My favorite Amy Butler Wallflower in pink, and a little flapper fringe from Joann's. I went in to get rick-rack, but all the rick-rack was gigantic for some reason, and I would have only gotten about three ricks across the front. So I went with fringe. Like it!
Enjoy!
I love the fringe! that would be so cute with some little pink cowgirl boots!!
ReplyDeleteI just made a dress also. I used a McCalls pattern with rick rack and it actually looks fairly similar to the one you made.
that is super cute - you did such a great job!
ReplyDeleteI love being able to make my baby girl her clothes :)
Your on a roll now! Your first dress sure turned out cute, love the fringe detail - great idea! I haven't made this dress yet, now I'm inspired to give it a try -
ReplyDeleteLooks really cute with a big print!
Cute Wendy!!
ReplyDeleteThat is very cute! I love it. Did you hand piece this, too? Incidentally, I have been meaning to ask you what thread you like for your hand piecing? I want to get started on some and wondered what you like to use. Thanks for any tips you can share.
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ReplyDeleteI don't actually know how to use a machine, I've never learned, so yes, everything on my site is by hand. I just go to Walmart and buy a regular spool of thread that says "Hand Quilting" on the bottom. I never use All Purpose thread, can't stand it.
You did such a fantastic job. I can't believe all by hand! The Oand S skirt and Popover dress were my first two ventures into garment sewing also.
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ReplyDeletethat is sooo cute!! love it!! the pink wallflower is one of my favorites!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little dress. Gigi sounds like a very typical little two year old. and I'm so glad you have pictures of her grumpy times as well...they will bring many smiles and life the heart later in life I'm sure!! Whose life?? Well....guess we'll have to wait and see about that! ha ha
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! So you sew everything by hand? Wow! That's amazing! I wonder if I would have the patience to do that?
ReplyDeleteHow sweet...what a cutie!! I use to sew these kinds of little dresses all the time....when my daughter was small....hhhmm, well...I sewed garments for her until she was in middle school!!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a wonderful job for your first try!!!
Oh my goodness.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable, I love the wallflower pink. Great job, clothes are tough for me even to do now after doing so many when I as younger.
Nice job!
I love the fringe (and that is such a great A.B. fabric!) Thanks for visiting my blog, its so fun to get to know new bloggers!
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