Super Sweet Dress

I've held onto this fabric for awhile now.  

I knew that I didn't want to create a bag with it, but I wasn't sure beyond perhaps a little girls apron.  Then I started seeing all the tie-tab little girls dresses becoming so popular and VIOLA! 

Perfect use of this set of fabrics!

My finished dress!

 I of course had to add 2 rows of ruffles with handmade crocheted lace trims, and a flower button to the front.

I added some ties to the sides to cinch it...and add a little flair! 

I used this tutorial (on Made by RAE's blog) 

for the basis of the dress bodice and piping.  

The bottom of the dress I did a basic gathered skirt, but added a white layer for a pinafore/lining.

 (Not pictured. Just basic but I used about 6" less in width than the skirt piece.)

Then I added the double row of ruffles, tie-backs, and flower front piece. 

Details of the ruffles: 

 I did just a basic sc strip of trim to cover the stitching on the top ruffle.

The bottom ruffle has a crochet trim in a Japanese pattern that I instantly knew would add enough cuteness to the ruffle. 

For the bodice I made a little button crochet flower to add some detail to the top.  

Small, but just enough! 

This project left me smiling!  Such cuteness can brighten any day!