As you may guess from the pictures, this is a dress I sewed sometime last year and it has taken me quite a while to find the time to write this post. In fact I sewed this dress sometime last summer, as it was one of my entries in our county fair!
It quickly became one of Jemimah's favorite dresses! The ribbons, ruffles, embroidery and bows made this dress irresistible to my ruffle and ribbon loving daughter!
The pattern is from the early 1980's. I was drawn by the details of this pattern. You don't often see patterns with
this many options for embellishments. It was hard for me to choose which style to sew first! I look forward to sewing the option with the cream sleeves and apron at some point, maybe come fall.
I decided to sew view three, as I was especially drawn to the ribbon inset. I had hoped to find a fabric that would coordinate with red ribbon, since it looked so lovely on the pattern envelope. But I was pleased with the navy calico I was able to find and the gold ribbons are a more subtle accent.
My daughter was very pleased with the little bows on the wrists. They seemed to make the dress extra special to her.
The "V" shaping of the bodice gives this dress an old-fashioned fair tale look. My little girl looks a bit like Goldilocks whenever she wears this dress! : )
We were also extremely pleased when this dress won best of sewing at our county fair.
I hope you have all been enjoying a peaceful and cozy winter so far. Have you been working on any special projects?
We were also extremely pleased when this dress won best of sewing at our county fair.
I hope you have all been enjoying a peaceful and cozy winter so far. Have you been working on any special projects?
Oh that is darling! I bet she's a doll in it. Also like the Peter Pan collar and that you used "real" lace trim. So nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you! That particular lace trim is my favorite. : )
DeleteThis is just darling.You are an excellent seamstress. I also like the one with the cream sleeves. Where did you get the dress form? I could use something like this for my crochet pieces. I like the look of yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We purchased the dress form from ebay several years ago.
DeleteBeautiful, and a worthy winner. I'm sure Jemima looked like a princess!
ReplyDeleteThank you! She does. : )
DeleteThis dress is just perfect! I wish more little girls would choose to wear pretty dresses.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am so happy that my daughter loves to wear dresses.
DeleteOh, how darling! You just do such marvelous work! I hope you are well! Haven't heard from you in a long time!
ReplyDeleteTime just flies by...
Roxy
Thank you, Roxy! Yes, time does fly. I hope to find time to share here more often. I always have so many ideas, but not enough time. : )
DeleteVery pretty! I am not surprised it won best of sewing at your county fair. :) I have started on a little dress from a vintage pattern for one of my little nieces...but it has been pushed aside as I got busy with other things. :/ Seeing this reminds me that I should get to work on it again before she outgrows the size!
ReplyDeleteFor now, I have instead been working on designing embroidery patterns that I hope to list in my Etsy shop soon.
Thank you! : ) I look forward to seeing your embroidery patterns! It sounds like a wonderful project.
DeleteHOLA SARA ¿DONDE HAS ESTADO? HAN PASADO VARIOS MESES DESDE TU ULTIMA PUBLICACION, CREI QUE YA HABIAS ELIMINADO TU BLOG QUE BUENO QUE ESTES DE VUELTA. TU VESTIDO ES HERMOSO Y SE QUE LE QUEDARA MUY BELLO A TU HIJA ¿CUANTOS AÑOS YA TIENE? ¿HAS PENSADO EN TENER OTRO BEBE? SI PASAS POR MI BLOG, VERAS MIS TRABAJOS. BENDICIONES Y ME ALEGRA SABER DE TI NUEVAMENTE.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, it has been a while since I last posted. The past few months have been busy for me. My daughter is now five. Yes, my husband and I have hoped and prayed that the Lord would bless us with more children. Each pregnancy since my daughter has ended in miscarriage. We continue to hope and pray. I will be sure to visit your blog soon!
DeleteThank you! : )
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty dress! You did well and I know your sweet daughter looks cute in it. I'm working or should I say still working on a quilt top I started last July. It's my first and I think quoting is harder than it looks. I'm also crocheting a shawl for a friend and after that will be, Lord willing a baby blanket for another friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your miscarriages. I know how it feels. I've lost two babes. I pray God will bless you with more little ones.
Thank you, Regina! Yes, quilting is very time consuming! I made a quilt for Jemimah and I worked on it over a couple of years. Thank you for your prayers, I appreciate it. : )
DeleteIt's so lovely, Sarah! The colors are perfect, and it has such a timeless look. No wonder your daughter loves it! And congratulations on winning best of sewing -- it's easy to see why you won. :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Shannon
Thank you, Shannon! : )
DeleteSimply adorable! I love the purity of this little girl style. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI joined the 52 Week Sewing Challenge on Facebook. I've mended clothes, linens, and such. I sewed myself a skirt and an apron. This week I am learning to make trivets with paracord and fabric scraps.
I feel so much better now that I'm making time to sew.
I hope I don't lose my sewing time. Monday I will start a part-time position as a secretary for a chiropractor a few blocks from our house. My children are all grown.
Be blessed,
Laura
Hi Laura,
DeleteThank you! : ) I have enjoyed seeing your sewing projects. Your apron is lovely!
Congratulations on your position as secretary for a chiropractor! I hope you will enjoy that. I know that you will be a blessing to the people you meet there.
Sarah
Such a lovely dress! It is wonderful when our children enjoy what we make for them. What a treasure to give your daughter!
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