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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Elizabeth Dress

I find inspiration everywhere lately. I think it is all the pinning, lol. These past two weeks of our sewing for yourself series has been wonderful but I am ready to get back to my bread and butter (kids clothing) and I have been a busy bee. I don't know what has motivated me lately. Maybe the cooler weather or the new fabric I bought or maybe my sweet little girl growing up too fast. I have to take advantage of my opportunities to sew for her before she thinks handmade clothing is unfashionable.

Anyways first on the list. I was inspired by Kate from See Kate Sew. She made this adorable top for herself. I love her style and her sewing skills are superb. I decided to made a dress for little Lizzy with a similar yolk neckline. I used ruffled fabric I got from Hobby Lobby and some basic cream cotton. I also used the ruffled fabric on the sleeves. I wanted to make it a little more edgy so I added a fashion zipper in black to the back. And I really pushed my sewing skills by lining the entire dress. I haven't really done that without a pattern before so it was a challenge. I like the lining for fall/winter dresses because it adds some weight to light cotton and warmth for the cold months ahead.












I love it! The only thing I would change is a longer zipper. I wish I had bought one that could go all the way down the back.

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23 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    So sweet! I really love the fabric choices and the zipper in the back gives it a great modern feel.

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  2. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Jess, this is gorgeous!!!!!!!! Love it!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    It's lovely! perfect fall dress

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  4. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsOctober 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    that's adorable! i love the yellow color and the ruffly bib is just so cute! :)

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  5. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyOctober 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    this is adorable - and your pleated ruffle is fantastic! I love its vintage flair, well done :)

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  6. penny stock6October 19, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    So excellent deign of that dress. It yellow color make it very beautiful and the girl looking also nice. She's Every picture looking wonderful.
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  7. JillyOctober 19, 2011 at 2:21 AM

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  8. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeOctober 19, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Adorable. I love the fabrics you chose.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    So pretty! My daughter would love something like this.

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  10. Ruthie HartOctober 19, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    could she be any more beautiful?!!

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  11. AshleyOctober 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Such a sweet dress (for a sweet girl). I love the exposed zipper-so trendy!

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  12. Mandy BeyelerOctober 19, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!
    --Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  13. RedBettySummerOctober 19, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Yes, totally cute. I love that fabric, but I think it's the little girl that makes this dress so darned cute! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. lesleyOctober 20, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    i bow down to your sewing skills!!

    lesley
    freakingcraft.blogspot.com

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  15. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearOctober 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    So beautiful! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  16. elizabethOctober 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Your dress is darling! Very well done!!!

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  17. LibertyOctober 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Simply Breathtaking!

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  18. JamieOctober 22, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    That is the cutest dress!! I wish I knew how to sew!

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  19. RoslynOctober 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Gorgeous! great colours!

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  20. Justine of SewCountryChickOctober 23, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    So mod but so adorable!

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  21. nest full of eggsNovember 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    what great details ! bravo !

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  22. Simple Simon and CompanyNovember 19, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Adorable!!!!

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  23. {jen} iCandyhandmadeNovember 22, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, love this dress!

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