The snow came. It lasted only a few minutes. It was beautiful and quick. Then the sun came out. There was no sledding, barely a chance to put on mittens and run outside. Despite my disappointment, I’m looking forward to spring, to playing outside, to summer clothes, to outdoor projects, to warm sunshine.
I created this dress in a frenzy of sewing late one night. I wanted to use some of the lace that I found last year at my little local antique shop. I embellished the knot dress pattern a bit and added the lace all the way around the bottom. I also added some vintage trim around the top of the bodice. By securing the straps in the front of the bodice and adding buttonholes in the back, the knot dress easily transforms into this alternate style. I love that, by tying the bow in the back, the front of the dress has extra room for a pretty flower. It reminds me of a little burst of sunshine. I struggled with the finishing touches, but once I put the blue ric rac up top and the little white ruffle on the seam between fabric and lace around the bottom, I knew it was perfect.
I was planning to sell this dress, but when I tried it on Addie to confirm sizing, it looked so cute that I think I might just have to keep it and call it her Easter dress.
hilljean says
I LOVE that! Oh my gosh–to die for adorable!
Sharon says
Very lovely! I just think the yellow flower gives it a wonderful pop of color. 🙂
Leah says
So wonderfully beautiful!
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
I love this dress! And the pop of sunshine is the perfect touch!
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The Davis Family says
It is just adorable! I bet Addie will look Easter perfect!! Love the yellow pop on the front! You amaze me 🙂
corina says
wow we think alike! haha I just did the knot dress a week ago for my first dress made ever and i messed up and made the button holes on the wrong side…. now i can say see it was suppous to look like this! you amaze me girl
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says
Wow this is gorgeous!! i love the vintage lace!
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jenclair says
Oh, sweet! Simply adorable.
Amber Branconier says
beautiful!
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Laura@Corner House says
So Pretty! I love the colors and the lace!
{northern cottage} says
oh my word – this is BEAUTIFUL….wouldn’t it be fun to just put on a dress like this and TWIRL around on green grass on a warm summer day??
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Tiff says
How Beautiful!!! I wish my daughter was still young enough. She’s fourteen now and does not do dresses. LOL
Chiara says
This is downright gorgeous! I want a girl just so she can wear a dress like this! (I have 2 boys–lol). Maybe I’ll make a larger sized one for me. I don’t sew, so maybe I’ll have it made. : )
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Camille says
Love it! So simple and cute! visiting from allaboutmommies.blogpot.com
Kristie & the girls says
It is perfect. I’ve made 3 knot dresses now and it never occurred to me to put the bow in the back. I love it. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your wonderful project!
Kristie & the girls says
It is perfect. I’ve made 3 knot dresses now and it never occurred to me to put the bow in the back. I love it. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your wonderful project!
Kristie & the girls says
It is perfect. I’ve made 3 knot dresses now and it never occurred to me to put the bow in the back. I love it. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your wonderful project!
MommyMeagan says
oh my goodness, this is gorgeous. I just love every detail. Keep it for Easter. It’s too perfect!