Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Lollipop Dress

I feel like I'm getting some creative energy back. I've been sewing and crafting a bit more lately and I'm remembering how much I like it. The whole process of creating something from start to finish, and then actually being satisfied with the end product, is very gratifying.  I made this dress for Kate's 3rd birthday party. I used a fine welt purple curduroy from Joanne's and for the applique and trim I finally cut into some Heather Bailey fabrics that I was given last Christmas, and love. I've still got more and I'm trying to decide what to do with it. I used McCall's 5692 pattern and it was simple to sew. I'm learning that after making so many little girls dresses, you can use the pattern as a guide, but I tend to do things more my way, even if it isn't the right way, or what the pattern specifies.  I used heat n bond for the applique and should have referred to my favorite tutorial, as I got adhesive all over my ironing board cover. Oops. This was fun to sew and hopefully I can find time to make a matching one for little sister.




4 comments:

Jamie C. said...

I love that purple color! JoAnns really? I had no idea! Very cute!

Matt and Rachel Bowden said...
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Matt and Rachel Bowden said...

Ya I'm learning that the pattern is more of a guideline as well. I love the Heather Bailey fabric! I've had my eye on some for quite some time, but haven't gotten any yet.

Jill said...

That dress was very cute! I actually thought that you just put the lolly pops and ruffle on a dress that Kate already had. (Didn't look homemade:) Wish I had the energy and time to sew!!