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!
