I was ushering the kids to bed a few nights ago, hoping to set out some fabric for sewing projects the next day. Olivia was asking for a new dress and she had picked out some stunning fabric a while back that I was itching to use. Then, the idea for this dress came to me. I could see it so clearly in my mind, I got excited to see if I could make it work. Instead of sending her back upstairs when she asked for water, I whipped out my measuring tape and started doing some kind of funny math while measuring her for the criss-cross bodice. I finished the dress in a couple hours without any pattern. I am super proud of this dress right here. And super jealous. I really want it in my size…
See the shirring detail on the back there? LOVE it!
Olivia really prefers to wear the sash with it, but it could be worn either way. I love her face in this photo. She saw my camera and just started posing with this “I know I’m lovely” expression. Cracks me up. I much prefer this type of posing to the typical run-and-hide scenario.
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| late afternoon at Great-Grandpa’s |
I don’t intentionally dress my children in clothes that I’ve made. I get kind of embarassed. But I also try not to persuade them one way or the other and Liv and Addie selected home-sewn outfits. I was glad that Grace was wearing a store-bought dress when we initially set out for my Grandpa’s this weekend, but then she found her “summer dress” buried in the car and put it on after splashing in the little pool. Fun for a late afternoon photo….
Sandy says
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Miss Kitty says
Just beautiful! I have a grand daughter I need to start sewing for…you give me inspiration.
Kristie-Creating Chaos says
Adorable! I can see why you want one in your size. It’s gorgeous. I kinda want one for myself too. Honestly, I love when the girls wear something I made. It makes me feel special that they like my clothes.
Lanie says
Beautiful Stef! I love the fabric and style of this one. Perfect for Livi. xo
Kelli says
So pretty, and now I want one in my size too! Great job.
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says
So so so cute!! Love the colors! I feel like a ham too when people ask where my girls dresses are from and I say I made them. It is fun at first, but when they ask over and over again – until it becomes – let me guess, you made that? Not cool….or is it? Lol
The Cottage Mama says
Oh, the fit on her is perfect – she looks just gorgeous!! LOVE the fabric and the colors are lovely on her skin tone. Just beautiful…….
PS: I’m jealous of your shirring 🙂
Linds
Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE says
Beautiful, I want one in my size as well! 😉
I love it when kids like to wear mama-made clothes. Nicole reaches for the handmade items in her closet first, every time. Second thing she reaches for are her rainbow shirt (she loves rainbows) or anything her grandma bought her.
Christine says
Stop being embarrassed! You did a beautiful job on that dress!
Sew Pretty Dresses says
Just so cute! Did you put this in flickr Sisboom Sightings? Jennifer would love it!
I love your blog! So glad I found it! We could sew together at night girl! Best time evah! =D