This was one of the projects that actually made it off my to do list in time for the party. I used the great tutorial that Jess at Craftiness is not Optional contributed to See Kate Sew’s Pleat Weeks. The tutorial was for an adorable top, but I really wanted to make a dress. I followed the tutorial to make the top, and then added two little cap sleeves and an easy, slightly-gathered tiered skirt.
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| She was not so much into the whole posing for pictures thing. |
To add a skirt to the top without creating a weird belly bulge, I had to sew my pleats all the way down the front rather than only a few inches like in the original top. I also only used three buttons on the back and sewed the bottom part of the back shut.
I don’t sew clothes very often, but this made me think I should do it more often! I really like the way the dress turned out, and I thought it was special that her dress matched the party theme and decor. (See the party here).
Connie @ Measured by the Heart says
super cute dress
Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says
what a doll! this is an awesome design and color. I love it. great blog, I'm a new follower and fan! excited to see future posts.<br /><br />kathryn @ <br />www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
Stephanie @ henry happened says
So pretty! I love green. We seem to be unable to wear anything other than pink in our house, lol! 🙂
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
So cute! I’d love for you to link your adorable project to Things I’ve Made Thursdays! We have a Crafts for Under Twenty Somethings section that features kids and teens “stuff”, and your post would be perfect for this!<br /><br />Hope you’ll stop by on Thursday and link up!!<br />Melanie<br />http://bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com/2011/09/things-ive-done-thursday-new.html
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday! Love your project! <br /><br />Come back on Thursday for more fun!! :)<br /><br />Melanie<br />bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com