My mom picked this pattern up a while back, and never got around to making it. So-she passed it on to me, and I sat on it for a while, and finally decided to get up the courage to give it a try. It incorporates two techniques that I wasn't super comfortable with (shirring, and rolled hem edges), so this is my first "tester" dress. I had to try it out on some inexpensive fabric before I make it on the expensive stuff (am I the only one who does this?) Anyway, my tester actually turned out pretty cute, so I have to share.
My resident supermodel was not interested in cooperating yesterday, so you get just the picture of the dress, but I think it comes across okay, even on the hanger. I altered the design from the original by omitting the pin-tucks at the hem, and adding the ruffle instead (just to tie-in the tie fabric, because they are both pretty bold prints).
The fabric is from wal-mart (I got it for about $1/yd on a 75% clearance sale). I had half a yard of each, and have plenty of the stripe left over. That is for a 24 month size, which fits my average sized 2 year old - but not for long. My next dress will be the size 3-4.
Stay tuned for more, and thanks for stopping by!
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