Do not adjust your screens, this is the actual color of this fabric! My daughter had a Father/Daughter Dance this weekend for Girl Scouts and needed a dress. I asked her what kind of dress she’d like, and her complete and vehement instructions to me were:1. It must be sparkly
2. It must have 1 shoulder strap only
3. It must be “fashion”!
Armed with that wealth of information, I headed out to the fabric store and purchased the World’s Most Obnoxious Polyester Satin fabric and a darker pink netting for the overlay, hoping all the while that it was indeed “fashion”.
Given her reaction, I think I got it right.
During our photo shoot she was giving me all kinds of awkward mona lisa smiles. I think she was going for demure and mysterious but came off as mildly constipated. She gets this from her father.
So in an attempt to get her to lighten up, I asked “What is the funniest thing to a 6 yr old?”
She thought about it.
And thought some more…
And finally it came to her.
FARTS!!
I bet you didn’t think I’d be making two references to bathroom activities when you opened up this post.
Not much to say about the dress itself. It’s pink. It’s a basic bodice sloper with darts that I hacked to make one-shouldered. I basted the netting overlay to the bodice pieces before sewing them together. It’s also lined with a heavy weight cotton to help it stay put. The satin skirt is a half circle, the netting overlay is a full circle, and the satin bow at the shoulder was just because we were feeling there wasn’t enough pink yet.
Father & Daughter had a fun time at their night out. Mother and Other Daughters had an even more fabulous time at home in their PJs watching a movie and going to bed at 7.
The only complaint from the evening was when my little girl officially discovered what it means to be a woman. She stepped outside with her just-curled hair only to watch as it rapidly went completely flat.
Sorry girl. I still love you. And not just to the moon and back, that’s way too easy. I love you to the I-sewed-a-bright-pink-satin-and-netting-dress-for-you. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.
Very pretty in pink and congrats on “getting it right” :):)
Great dress! :)
You’re too funny–“Mildly constipated” and “she gets it from her father” Ha! Ha! Still laughing.
Adorable dress!One shoulder in pink is definitely “fashion”
Hilarious! You always make me laugh. She’s a doll and at the end of the day, if they think it’s the loveliest “fashion” ever, then it is. What’s with the one shoulder thing? My 7-year-old things strapless or one shoulder is a million times better than just your average two-shoulder dress. :) xoxo!
Nailed it indeed!!! It’s perfect, and your post cracked me the heck up. As usually.
Farts….of course ;-)
She looks beautiful in her pink sparkly fashion dress!
Aww she looks so adorable, and looks a lot like dad. Nice work on the dress.
Very funny post- and great dress!
You made her dreams come true, like a good Mama.
Awesome.
I love it! she’s absolutely beautiful. I’ve broken and down and created true horrors to my mind for the love of my children. and yes making things that go against every true fashion grain in my body, that is the ultimate love.
Love this entire post!!!
-liZ
This was super sweet! We are big fans of father/daughter balls!
Such a beautiful dress and beautiful shade of pink ! Just love it !
Thanks for sharing it !
Have a nice afternoon !
Love it! Although I admit that the color is somewhat overwhelming, I love the style and the big bow on the shoulder.
That Daddy/Daughter shot is just beautiful! Proud Dad right there! Such a beautiful dress too!
Sounds just like my 6 year old daughter! So fun!