Sunday, July 1, 2012

A dress!

Hi everyone! I have some exciting news. I made a dress!! I have never made a dress before, and I'm so happy it turned out. I am in 4-H and this is my last year so I wanted to challenge myself with my clothing project this year. I love how it turned out and I can't wait for the clothing judging day at the fair, which is July 17. There will also be a fashion revue that I usually participate in.








The dress has eleven buttons. I used some vintage buttons that I found on etsy (pictured above). I think the look great on the dress! I'm not sure what year they are from, but they came on the original card and it says 29 cents!!

I used a new pattern from Serendipity Studio called the Sally Shirtdress. I have made so many skirts from those patterns. They are very easy to follow and cute too!! Also there are so many different varriations of the same pattern you can make. I have never made a dress before, so I was a little confused in the beginning. I emailed the owner, Kay Whitt and she replied within 30 minutes!! I have asked her questions before and she is always so happy to help (and quick too).


The pattern is only four pieces which makes it super fast to cut out. Once I had my questions answered, it was easy to sew together too. There are pleats around the waist. It is completely up to you as to how many pleats, and how wide/deep they are. The pleats also make it great for all body types!

The fabric I used is from the line called Crazy Daisy by Benartex. I love the colors!

Have you sewed anything lately?

~Elizabeth

EDIT: I'm entering this in Skirt Fixation's sew along for Challenge Create: Adult Edition for the hint of vintage theme.

23 comments:

  1. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! It looks amazing!

    I hope you win at the fair. I really like the vintage feel of this!

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  2. Oh how cute & vintage! Looks delightful on you! Very summery!

    All the best with the competition! Hope ya win!

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  3. That is a cute dress! Good luck at the fair!

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  4. What lovely fabric! Thanks for linking up this week!

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  5. A beautiful dress, Elizabeth!!! The two fabrics co-ordinate so well together and I love the ruffles on the hems!!!

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  6. Congratulations on your completed project! My two daughters,12 and 10 joined 4-H this spring. One is working on a 9 patch pillow. But I hope, one day, few years from now, they will be able to challenge themselves with a project like yours. Good luck!!

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  7. Great job- I can't believe that was your first dress...my first attempts certainly didn't look that good, good luck at the competition.

    Shannon

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  8. Beautiful dress, you made a wonderful job.

    Indira

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  9. Splendid job on the dress! It looks lovely, and the fabric is gorgeous!

    Charlotte Boyer

    boyerfamilysingers.blogspot.com

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  10. What a cute dress! Awesome job!

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  11. That is a great dress! Especially for never having made one before. I like the colors and the fabrics together.

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  12. Beautiful dress and fabric. Love the vintage feel. Stopping by from Sugar Bee Crafts linky party and your newest follower. Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bow-pleated-purse.html

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  13. Hey, just wanted to stop by and let you know that I featured you over at Sugar Bee Crafts! I love the bright colors you chose on the fabric, and I think I may just have to find that pattern at JoAnns :-)

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  14. (Oh, derp, apparently I can't read... Online patterns are even better!)

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  15. beautiful dress, love the trim detail on the sleeves and hem.

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  16. Awesome job, especially with the buttons and button holes! Good luck with the judging!

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  17. WOW! You did an amazing job! Such a cute dress.
    ~Michelle

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  18. Great job!!
    It looks beautiful on you.
    ~Michelle

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  19. Ooh, pretty! That ruffle around the bottom seals the deal! Thanks for sewing along with Challenge Create!

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