I am trying as quickly as I can to sew summer dresses for these girls so they can wear them for the next few months. And it's working. And it's so much fun. Scarlett couldn't wait to wear this dress and Tess quickly followed suit. It's been difficult to convince them they need to be occasionally washed.
These were made with the darling Lulu Dress and Top Pattern from CINO. I think Jess has an instant classic with this! I love the extended cap sleeves and the easiness of the cut. And of course the potential for mixing fabrics.
I chose a blue floral jersey knit for Scarlett from this Etsy shop (it's sold out but they have a lot of other cute fabric!) and combined it with a pink and yellow stripe (from this Etsy shop) for the bindings. Actually, Scarlett is the one who picked that combo--what an eye she has!
Tess's dress is a combination of Heather Ross Briar Rose Jersey Knit 
and this Sunny Yellow Dot from EuroGirls Boutique. I love combining florals with these graphic prints.
and this Sunny Yellow Dot from EuroGirls Boutique. I love combining florals with these graphic prints.
I followed the pattern pretty faithfully but I did make on seam pockets and top-stitched them on the front of the dress for added fun.
I think these dresses have a great vintage feel. As do piggy tails... and cane sugar sodas... yum.
Your sewing skills, your girls, your photos are such a delight... I so love seeing what you creating.
ReplyDeleteThose girls are so blessed to have you as a Mom!
Sweet hugs,
Dagmar
Such beautiful fabrics! So lovely.
ReplyDeleteadorable! E has two lulu dresses - one made by Jess herself as a birthday present, one made by me - and she wears them all the time! perfect easy summer dresses. oh and that stripe binding is PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your posts. I was the lucky daughter of a mom who handmade all of my clothes until I went into high school. She taught me so many things. I honestly don't know how you get it all done and "sew" beautifully. Your girls are just as cute as can be.
ReplyDeleteMonísimos los vestidos y monísimas ellas, aprovecha ahora que todavía se dejan vestir, porque cuando crezcan se vuelven mas protestonas. Los vestidos me gustan muchísimo y mucho las telas y como las has combinado!! Muchos besitos desde Sevilla. Any.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty and cute, great fabrics. Do you think there's enough give with the bodice to make it out of woven fabric?
ReplyDeleteOooh, I need to make one of these for my little girl. Your fabric combinations are fabulous. Your daughters are beautiful and it must be such a joy to make matching dresses for them.
ReplyDelete@jeifner: The pattern allows for knit or woven fabrics for the skirt, but I think it might be a bit tight going on and off if you used a woven for the bodice.
ReplyDeleteSorry I thought I left a comment earlier but I guess not! I ADORE these! seriously that floral is to die for, and mixed with the stripe? amazing! both of them look adorable!
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