You'd think that any dress I made at this time of year would be for Easter. But no, this isn't her Easter dress. It's an "I just felt like it" dress.
I found this great thin shirting cotton at the €1/meter store. You can't tell in the pictures, but it is actually a soft grey and white pinstripe.
I've been wanting to make a simple dress with box pleats for awhile, so here you go. Of course, I couldn't resist putting a band of pink and white polka dots at the bottom. Geez, you can't really tell that from the pictures either, can you? Just trust me.
I may have gone a little too far with my back cut-out design. But here's a glimpse into my brain if you want my justification: a) all that air flow is going to feel really great in a few weeks when it's 100 degrees outside at 9 am. and b) if you can't wear a backless dress when you're 4, when can you?
The little line of grey at the bottom is basically piping without any piping in it. So simple to construct, but I think it adds a lot to the design.
I kinda want one for me. With a back.
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ReplyDeleteHELLO! Was not expecting that back...cool! and you did that just for fun....hmmmm ten ways to know you are an awesome, top notch, aint no stoppin you sewist..1. you make a head turning dress just because!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Such a lovely design!
ReplyDeleteThe back is just amazing. Wow !!!
ReplyDeleteSO cute! I love the classic look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great, unique, and simply sweet dress!!
ReplyDeleteI've been contemplating doing a dress with an open circle - although smaller :-) - for my daughter. She saw one in Kelly's Kids or somewhere that she liked...aline dress with saucer sized cut out. Can you share with us any tips?
ReplyDeleteLove the box pleats, contrasting trim, and pin stripes. The cut out back turned out really perfect.
ReplyDeletelooks lovely- I like the trim at the bottom!
ReplyDeleteReally cute. And I would probably marry my sewing machine too. Except sometimes it makes me really mad. Kind of like my husband. :)
ReplyDeletewhatever, you know you want yours backless! lol! i love the dress, and I hate it too when tiny prints don't show up on camera. it's still way way cute.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the back!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a cute dress. I love the pleats - and all the rest too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the pleats & the open back, so cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute - Love your fabrics choices
ReplyDeleteI adore the back - that would be comfy for our 100 degree summers too!
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I love the back. Totally cool on a four year old.
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ReplyDeleteI just found you from Samster Mommy. (I LOVE her!) I'm excited to waste too many hours perusing your tutes and experimenting!
So cute! I love pink and grey together and the box pleat is darling. And what sweet little chicken wings, Z has. This will be perfect for the summer and for all next year--you know, when it's 104 ALL YEAR LONG!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me with this? I LOVE IT!!! I want one in my size and WITH the open back. You are REALLY so very talented, I am jealous :) Amazing.
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