Last year I made a dress for Jennabee--my first attempt at sewing clothing. I've sewn a few simple things since then, but decided I wanted to try a dress again. Marie' let me borrow her "Girly Style Wardrobe" Japanese pattern book, and when I saw view "t" I knew I had to make it for Jennabee. I used a vintage sheet I found at a second hand store for the skirt, and paired it with a pink solid I happened to have in my stash for the bodice. I sewed the sleeves on the wrong way but didn't have the will to take them out and fix them. They are supposed to look like a ruffle, but because I sewed them on backwards, they look more like a capsleeve. Oh well, I still think it's cute.
A big thanks to Marie' who helped me finish the bottom ruffle correctly after I made a mistake attaching it. She also gave me a lot of great tips and pointers for the next time I decide to sew a dress, which will probably be next year!
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Too too cute! I wish I lived closer to you Pullman-Ites so that some of your seamstressing skills could rub off on me... I love the dress!
It is SUPER cute on her! Way to go! I need to start on Asha's easter dress, too. You have an eye for cute vintage fabric.
what a cute dress. I though the one you made last year looks really cute too. I don't know if I dare attempt sewing an outfit.
I am going to have try making a dress. That is so darling and no one will ever know that you messed up it looks perfect!
Way to go!
It turned out so cute! I have that book too and now I'm tempted to make it.
Marie' is pushing me along on the Easter dresses and offering support and translation over the phone - hopefully I'll get them started this week
Oh, that is really cute! I can't believe all the stuff you've made out of sheets! That's such a good idea.
The bird fabric you asked me about is from a line called Sweet by Urban Chicks from Moda. I bought mine at zandsfabrics.com.
Love it Allison!
I have yet to make Poppy even one dress...and I only have three kids! You are amazing!!!
oh man that is so cute! and how can she look so big already....how can that be? what a great idea, if i had little girls i would hire you to sew me cute little dresses like that for sure.
Seriously, you are amazing! And Jennabee looks adorable-what a sweet girl...how do you have her hairdone? it looks amazing too!!!
great job allison. it's very cute. i'm having a hard time keeping up with blogs, let alone my own, but i love to catch up with everyone when i get a chance.
I would love some boxes! You can drop them off anytime, or just call me and We can come get them.
Thanks so much!
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