I started with a basic apron dress pattern for the top adding a ric rac trimmed ruffle across the front. Then came the remix. I was instantly in love with this bustle skirt from
Sumo Sweet Stuff.
It is just adorable. So I thought why not put that on the bottom of an apron dress. I used her tutorial for the skirt portion with my own minor alterations and added an apron to the front with ric rac trim. Then for the straps I created these button flap straps. I love this new take on the original knot straps. I used a thin piece of bias tape fabric to make the squares and then simply pulled the strap through the square and buttoned in the back.
Sumo Sweet Stuff.
It is just adorable. So I thought why not put that on the bottom of an apron dress. I used her tutorial for the skirt portion with my own minor alterations and added an apron to the front with ric rac trim. Then for the straps I created these button flap straps. I love this new take on the original knot straps. I used a thin piece of bias tape fabric to make the squares and then simply pulled the strap through the square and buttoned in the back.
I love it. It is so girly. With all the ruffles and the twirl factor is amazing. 
Elizabeth thought it was a tutu dress which cracks me up because the girl cannot say no to a tutu. Thanks for the inspiration Sumo!
cute blog! first time visitor :) you can link on my blog every Tuesday: http://www.atozebracelebrations.blogspot.com/2012/01/totally-cute-crafts-tuesday.html
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! I couldn't get my project remix done in time either :(. Oh, well. Didn't get to the boys week challenge either...maybe next time!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
Melanie
www.bearrabbitbear.com
This is such a lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! My granddaughters would love this. Vising via tatertots and jello weekend wrap up party. First time visitor and new follower. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the ruffle details, the twirl factor, and the colours!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! Love the fabric choices!!
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Beautiful, adorable ruffles! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday. Hope you'll be back this week--
ReplyDeleteMary
those colors are so eye-catching and whimsical. I love the girly look of this...exactly what little girls need more of. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm having a link party on my blog right now if you want to share this idea. Here's the link if you're interested. http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/t-time-54-and-link-party.html Have a lovely day, Maria
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! Love the bright fabric of the skirt teamed with the pastels in the top. Very clever that you've been able to remix patterns. I'd love you to share this dress (and any others) at my ongoing linky that's exclusively for Girls' Dresses.... http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/01/threading-your-way-dresses-for-girls.html
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's cuter...the dress or the model...okay, fine, they are both equally adorable! I love it! Thanks for linking to Totally Tutorial Tuesdays. :)
ReplyDeleteI just love this colorful and happy dress! I have been working on a little ruffled dress too. You have some really cute projects!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat color choice! Love how fluffy it is!
ReplyDeleteIf you're interested, we're hosting our first ever link up party. Please stop by and link up! http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/01/wayward-weekend-week-1.htm