I enjoyed whipping up this little sundress for Penny today. It was quick, satisfying, and looks oh so stinkin' cute on her! I used about three quarters of a yard of Picnic in Aqua from Crabtastic by Maude Asbury for Blend Fabrics, purchased from Sew Fresh Fabrics. I had the pleasure of visiting Peg in her new digs last week and saw this bolt of fabric. I didn't love it in the thumbnail image in the online shop but when I saw it in person, it screamed cute little sundress. Wouldn't it be perfect for a cookout? Penny loves it and thinks that the crabs on her dress were pinching Mommy as she sewed.
I started by making a casing along the upper edge of the fabric for a 1/4" elastic. Then I shirred a few inches (using regular thread for my top thread and a hand wound bobbin of elasticized thread on the bottom). I used some adorable gingham bias tape from JoAnns for the straps. I had just enough left over from another project--it was meant to be.
A simple, wide hem at the bottom and it was done. My little model turns three this week. Where did the time go? I started this blog when I was a few months pregnant with her.
She is adorable!! The dress is perfect on her - so cute.
ReplyDeleteAh... the three year old...
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable!
I need to learn shirring. :)
Adorable! i love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! i love it!
ReplyDeleteOh both the dress and the 3 year old are too too cute! Love those little ties.
ReplyDeleteOh, my...is that cute! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat is is about little girls in shirred dresses? Love them. We had them as little girls and called them "squeeze dresses"!
ReplyDeletep.s. when I quickly skimmed this post's title, I saw "CraPtastic" and thought "Amy sure is hard on herself!" but then I kept reading and my error became clear.
So cute!!! Penny suddenly looks so much older to me now! That fabric really is perfect for a sundress with the different "stripes" of pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh my how cute is she!! And the spitting image of her mom too. The dress is adorable, it uses the fabric to very good effect. Although I suspect your little one would make a gunny sack look good. You must kiss those cheeks every chance you get!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is so cute- I just want to squeeze her! The print is perfect for the dress style
ReplyDeletePerfect for a cook out, just as you said. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is adorable...and so is the model!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, the grin in the first picture is priceless! A delightful model for a perfect dress. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute, both dress and model
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteYou couldn't find a cuter model for this adorable dress: ) Perfect for summer!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to learn that shirring!
ReplyDeleteWow, she got big!!! Loved shirred dresses, so CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I can't believe how much Penny has grown...it goes way too fast, doesn't it?!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is so adorable on her! the straps are perfect for sure. Wow, she is going to be three!!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't seem right.hahah.ah.a.a.a.
SWEET! She looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteShe looks so happy in it Amy. And amazing how grown up she is!
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet!! The perfect little Summer dress!
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