We'll see if I make it through the whole week but I did start off on the right foot! I started Sunday since it was rainy and cold here and the kids wanted to watch Harry Potter again. I couldn't pass up 2 unexpected hours to myslef- right? When making this, I was inspired by this dress and this dress. I love how you can make gingham and plaid prints play around when on the bias.
I decided to build on an existing pattern that I had. A simple peasant dress from ManiMina. It turned out to be pretty blousy for Anne- 2 of her could have fit in the size 5! So I did ruching around the waist (with 1/4" elastic) which made all the difference and was such an easy fix.
In order to use the fun diagonal pattern that is created by putting the gingham on the bias, I made bias tape binding for the sleeves and neckline. I also made ties at the sleeves for an extra detail and the pockets on the bias too. I used the extra neck bias tape as a loop for an oversized button in the back.
She put some leggings on after out pictures and I liked the outfit even better! Looking forward to seeing her wear this all summer. Are you doing Kids Clothing Week Challenge?
this is so lovely, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: gail | February 2, 2013 at 03:58 PM
I absolutely love these pics, the way you've styled them, the outfits, photoshop background, very darn cool!!
Posted by: Boston clothing | May 3, 2012 at 07:31 AM
I love it! So modern.
Posted by: lyann | April 30, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Beautiful work on this. I saw your dress featured on Made and wanted to tell you how lovely it is. I love ManiMina patterns, I like how you modified in this waist, very clever. Lovely photoshoot.
Posted by: KJ@letsgoflyakite | April 29, 2012 at 06:58 AM
How cute - I have always had a fondness for gingham.
Posted by: Anne Marie | April 28, 2012 at 05:19 PM
So adorable! I love this dress. I love the bias binding. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Anneliese | April 28, 2012 at 01:26 AM
This is really cute and inspiring. I love everything about it. The shoes make the outfit. Can you tell me what brand they are? Thanks!
Posted by: April Spinetti | April 27, 2012 at 10:28 PM
The elastic rushing turned out perfect in the end. what an happy mistake!
That dress is so girly and playfull. It's really very pretty!
Posted by: Andréann | April 27, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Beautiful dress and girl. :)
Posted by: Emily | April 26, 2012 at 02:11 AM
This is gorgeous! My 4 to daughter us right into wearing school uniforms at the moment. Something like this would do the trick. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: lucy | April 25, 2012 at 09:40 PM
That is so cute!!! I love the gingham and the shoes and purse are so fabulous!!! I have several of her patterns and they are so cute and super wearable and comfy. I don't have that specific one but I may have to get it (I think your version may even be cuter though!!)
xoxo
Posted by: amy dunn | April 24, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Oh my what a lucky (and pretty) little girl - I wish you'd been making my clothes when I was that age, instead of my mom, who used to dress me in WOOL. EWWWWWWWWWWWW! She also dressed my sister and I in matching outfits and my sister is 6 years older, so imagine HER horror, LOLOL!
BTW - I've recently made 2 Max the owl stuffies (Max and Maxine, for boy/girl twins) and have 2 more cut out! That will bring my tally up to 5 - I really love that pattern :D
Posted by: Sandra :) | April 24, 2012 at 03:03 PM
This dress is amazing! I love the waist addition too! I am so into gingham right now too!
Posted by: Shannon | April 24, 2012 at 02:27 PM
I love, love, love this, too. So cute, girly but not to pink and fussy. I have the best KCWC intentions, but so far have only cut out the pattern!
Posted by: Kristi | April 24, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Love, love, love this dress. So sweet! It's so perfect made with gingham- it reminds me a little of Wizard of Oz with the red sandals.
Posted by: lindsay | April 24, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Oh my!! i love this dress!! Yours and the pattern itself!! I just made it as a nightgown for my daughter!! http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2012/04/kcwc-day-one.html
And have used it before as well as a dress turned tunic...hmmm, now I'm thinking about making some of the changes that you made for the next time i make it! Lovely dress!
Posted by: Jane | April 24, 2012 at 08:53 AM