When I first chanced upon Kwik Sew 3775 I was immediately reminded of the birthday party dress by Oliver + S.  But I could snap up a copy of the Kwik Sew pattern  immediately on a half price sale – so I did!

I made this in size 2 but with size 3 length for Stella.  It’s such a pretty and cool little dress!  I like the details – the decorative band and buttons on the front, the contrast fabric at the hem, the pleated square neckline, and the little button closing at the back.

The fabrics are very soft and light.  The main floral is by Lecien – it’s a quilting fabric, but is the weight and threadcount of a lawn.  I bought it on clearance at Darn Cheap Fabrics a couple of years ago.  The contrast is one of Anna Maria Horner’s Little Folks voiles – I used it for the neckline and armhole facings as well.

I highly reccommend this pattern if you’re after a simple cool dress that has enough detail to make it that little bit special.