National Sewing Month is quickly coming to a close – have you done a lot of sewing? I sure have! Little Addison has been wearing all of the cotton dresses that I’ve sewn for the past few years for her older sisters and it makes my heart so happy….and motivated to sew more!
I found this adorable gold heart-dotted fabric at Jo-Ann in their quilting cotton section. (I may have also purchased it in gold and in navy blue because I liked it so much!) In celebration of National Sewing Month, Jo-Ann is holding a Sew Your Style contest, sponsored by Pellon, which is open to the public for entry through September 30. To help promote the contest, I decided to cut into this heart fabric and make Addison a new dress to work into the rotation.
I used my tried and true 5 & 10 Volume 1 Dress Pattern and sewed up the basic dress with the added collar and in-seam pockets. She loooooves her new dress.
I hemmed the bottom using this technique with a gold metallic ric rac, which I’m desperate to use on any and all projects.
I used that coordinating gold + hearts fabric to make a really skinny waist tie and I love the bit of contrast.
So, that’s it for this episode of Sew Addison’s Style…
don’t forget to
Sew Your Style and check out the contest!
In other news, keep your eye out VERY SOON (as in MONDAY!!!!) for the release of the next 5&10 eBook! Eeeek! I’m so excited to show you what we’ve put together this time!
**This post is sponsored by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. I was compensated in exchange for the oh-so-difficult task of sewing with cute fabric.**
Tara K says
This is GORGEOUS!! I love this so much it makes me want to head to Joann’s RIGHT now and buy this fabric! AAAAAAAAAAAADorable!
Emily says
Lovely girl and dress! I want one in my size!
Meghan Brearley says
Ruby saw this picture and wants this dress. Too bad I’m not that good at sewing! Haha! ; ) I just need to pay you to make her one!
kristin says
yay, good to see you sewing again – i’ve missed it! adorable dress, i’m gonna have to look for that fabric the next time i’m at joann. it’s great.
Charity says
That is darling! I love the hearts, and the matching ric-rac is perfect. Addison is such a beautiful little girl!
Jess says
I LOVE this dress Stef!! Now I need to sew up another one asap…
Stephanie @Pinafores and Pinwheels says
Adorable!!
Amy Hindman says
I love everything about this dress!
Veronica says
I really need to pick up some of this fabric. You are the second person I’ve seen use it lately, and I need it! I’m in love with anything gold lately. Beautiful girl and dress, btw!
A says
Are you able to post a link to this fabric please? i cannot find it anywhere and it is gorgeous!!
girlinspired says
Hi there! I found it in the quilting cottons section at Jo-Ann last summer. I’m not sure that they still have it in stock – I haven’t seen it in a while. I did find the gold on gold one and a silver on green on their website – http://www.joann.com/keepsake-calico-fabric–metallic-hearts-on-gold/13330238.html#q=heart+cotton&start=35. Hope that helps!
Katie White says
Helllo!
I LOVE THIS DRESS.
A whole lot, would you ever consider making one if I paid you for it?
I am getting married this summer and this dress would be perfect for my flower girl!
Please let me know 🙂
girlinspired says
Hi Katie! That would be darling! Unfortunately, I’m not able to make custom items at this time, but best of luck finding just the right thing! You could always hire a seamstress to make it for your flower girl!
Robin says
Where did you find this gold ric rac? The stuff at Hobby Lobby looks kinda cheesy…
Robin says
And what width is the ric rac? Thanks! Beautiful dress!
girlinspired says
It’s .5″ wide and made by Wrights. 🙂
girlinspired says
Hey Robin – I get it at Jo-Ann in the section with all the other ric race and bias tape.