Truthfully, Jemima still fits into most of her handmade dresses and skirts from summer last year, but I felt like making her something else. It's a bit of a practice as I want to make her something similar to wear to my brother's wedding.
I have made something similar before using this tute, but I could never get the right dimensions (I may have mentioned before I lack the ability to be precise), and so when I saw this pattern from Wholegrain Baby I snapped it up after a moment or two of indecision (that's how I buy anything). It is a very easy pattern to follow with lots of pictures.
I discovered once more I am really bad at hemming stuff and making a neat casing for the elastic. Next time I hem something, I think I will do it by hand. Overall though, it was a very quick (even for me) project that I will use over and over again.
The fabric for this one was all in the stash. The sleeves are a thrifted bed sheet and the little roses for the main body of the dress were given to me by a stash buster last year some time.
Caleb is feeling a little left out in the crafting for the kids department and has been asking me for a "hoodie dress". I was a little bemused, but it makes more sense when you consider the attire of a jedi knight with the phrase "hoodie dress" in mind.
7 comments:
Such a sweet dress. Just perfect for summer. I love the fabric you have used.
great minds think alike :)
I love this dress jemima looks angelic in it!
thanks so much for the emil it means alot to me I will let you know how we get on xxx
ohmy! your daughter is gorgeous and i LOVE the dress! beautiful work!
are those boots or socks she has on with the dress? those stripes are fabulous :)
my son is also Jedi-obsessed and I have been contemplating a "hoodie dress" for him for Halloween... I'd love to see a post if you make one! too cute. I'm so glad I found your blog.
Great dress Mrs. I think your poppet needs three more. And what self-respecting boy kid wouldn't covet a hoodie dress?
Well done that little dress is so cute and as for the hoodie dress, can't wait to see it.
The dress looks darling and I like how you made the sleeves a different fabric. It adds a nice touch.
Very pretty. A girl just "needs" a new dress every so often!
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