And a coordinating dress for Stella
Thanks so much for the compliments on Clare’s top! That fabric is very cute, isn’t it! Apparently it began life as a bedsheet. Luckily, there was just enough left to squeeze out a dress for Stella as well.
I used New Look 6792 (circa 2008, unlike the pattern for Clare’s top).
And the finished result?
This is a size small (for 3-6 months! crikey, Stella is almost 17 months but at the upper edge of the weight suggested for size small) and fits perfectly.
It’s pretty much made according to the pattern instructions, other than omitting the ric-rac trim around the armholes and adding bias binding trim to the hem. And we even have some coordinating knickers (a gift from my sister-in-law):
Too cute! The knickers stop Stella from undoing her nappy all the time. Here’s a close-up of the front:
Those little puffed half-sleeves are so cute and so wearable (keeping the sun off those little white shoulders). The tucks are a lovely detail, as are the curved side yokes. The curved yokes are a bit tricky to attach to the dress front, because you’re joining a concave and convex curve, so I wouldn’t suggest it for beginners. The back has a lapped zipper which I could have done a better job of if I’d inserted it earlier in the construction process, rather than when the instructions said. I might need to get a copy of a general sewing reference like the Reader’s Digest one to double check for these types of issues. That said, a delightful pattern!
That’s a gorgeous dress – I love the little sleeves (drat it … boy’s clothing is so boring in comparison.). I love the knickers. They are definitely what you’d call fancy pants!!
Those knickers are ace!
She’s so cute & the dress looks wonderful.
This is sweet. It looks far better than the one shown on the pattern cover. Love the way you add bias binding trim to the hem
fancy pants indeed. fancy dress too. lovely.
Just love that dress and she is just adorable…my granddaughter is turning 1 in November. Think I should start making something like this for next spring. Thanks.
I love this – one of my favourites of all the tings you have made Lara. It is just so perfect.
Gorgeous! My 19 month old has similarly lily white skin and those sleeves make a lot of sense. (Oh and thanks for bias tape encouragement!)
Simply gorgeous!
That’s a lovely little dress, and she seems to be enjoying herself enormously. I hope you did, too.
The clothing looks fabulous. I hope you save a few things over time for your girls so that they have them when they grow up and can look back and admire their mum’s handiwork.
Can I ask you a question? When you buy fabric for your stash typically what quantity of fabric do you buy? I notice in some of your photos that you have more than a fat quarter or so.
Cheers. Lisa
Lara, its so gorgeous that fabric is wonderful
That is beautiful and the cut really suits her. She has such a sweet face. 🙂
She’s beautiful in her sweet dress! So precious. :o)
This dress is gorgeous – as is Clare’s top! Amazing work, and beautiful fabric! Love the detail work on both garments! 😉
wow, that is adorable!! My daughter is about the same age as yours, so fun!
That’s just gorgeous, Lara. And your little pixie girl is so unbelievably sweet in it.. and those knickers! Awwwwww……
Love the bias trim on the bottom of the dress.
By the way… I have LOADS of sewing reference books if you want to look through for zipper methods. Drop in for a cuppa and a browse…
Your version looks even more lovely than the pattern. Lovely choice of fabrics and such a cute little model.
I love it and totally agree yours is way cuter than the picture on the pattern.
What a darling dress! I love this…