FO: A Sun Dress for Celeste
Pattern: New Look #6688
Fabric: Chocolate Lollipop in the “Tan Sweet Swirls” print
One of B’s little friends just marked her first birthday. Since I don’t know how to do sleeves yet, winter apparel was, sadly, not an option. Instead, I made her a sweet little sun dress for next summer. She has the most darling chestnut hair and dark eyes so I went looking for a pretty brown print that would complement them. Brown isn’t a color one typically sees on babies so I thought it would be especially interesting in a very twirly little dress. I absolutely adore this pattern but it would be overkill in a traditionally girly print. I hope her parents will agree.
I was initially intimidated by the lining but actually, lining this made the edges so much cleaner. I will be lining everything from now on! More pictures over at Flickr.
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Absolutely gorgeous! Love it.
Adorable. Absolutely lovely!!! I’d love something like that adult-sized (and not brown)!
so sweet!! I love the swirls!
My mom taught me a trick for sewing in sleeves that makes them much easier. Instead of sewing the seam for the sleeve (making into a tube) and then sewing it into the armhole, 1st sew the sleeve into the armhole and then sew the seam for the arm. It’s easier to get the arm in right when its flat. I hope that makes since to you! I loved to sew little dresses for Corra. And unlike Allysa, Corra loved to wear them!
Ooh…I want one in my size. In the BROWN! AmI the only one that happens to? I see something for a two-year-old and want it to wear for myself? maybe that’s a problem….
what a great print! i love brown on my little girl. it’s such a great color for fair baby skin.
Oh my - this will surely be loved! I think it’s the most beautiful little girl dress I’ve ever seen. Love that it’s not all pink and frilly! It would definitely be one I would buy.
Ooh what a gorgeous and delightful dress. I love the print too, so stylish. You are so clever.
This is just beautiful. I love both the print and the pattern. Lovely job. I know what you mean about linings - they’re kind of a pain, but they make everything look so clean and pretty.
Really, really lovely. Tres chic for wee one.
You haven’t done sleeves yet? I haven’t done lining yet! We should take the leaps together.
Oh, I love this. It’s boocoo fantastic!
She is one lucky little girl - it’s gorgeous!
omg! that is just one gorgeous dress. can you make me one in a size 34 years, please?!
Elinor, that is completely and utterly phenomenal. Seriously. Amazing!
Aww, that is too cute!
Oh, nice work! I love that fabric, and I agree that it’s much better suited to the pattern than a girlier print would be. It looks so crisp!
Very pretty and will look fantastic on a little girl. Sleeves are not difficult once you get a little practice.
Beautiful!!!
would you believe I actually broke down and bought a sewing machine??? ekkkkk!!
This is so cute! I love it so much it makes me think about improving my sewing skills so that I can make one!
I love that dress! I want one for myself!
Wow, that is awesome! I love non-traditional colors for babies. Great job!
That dress is fantastic. I really *LOVE* that fabric!!
That is just teh cutest dress. I love that brown fabric. Your Sunrise Circle Jacket is beautiful, too.
Such a cute dress. I love the print!
So cute! I love the sophisticated print on a girly dress. I’d love to have it in my size
That’s so sweet. Fabric’s real pretty too! Great job!
That is a gorgeous dress! Your little one will look beautiful in it!
What a sweetie pie dress! Yes, the lining is the ultimate finisher. Lovely work, dearie!
I LOVE that dress! Who wouldn’t want that adorable thing on their daughter? Your sewing is really stunning.
I love love LOVE the dress!! how adorable! great fabric! I want one in my size!
The dress is so beautiful. I love the fabric and pattern. Well done. Any advice for a new sewer looking for a sewing machine. What is good?
Oh my god, I’m just seeing this now and I LOVE IT. I love the sophisticated fabric for a baby (I just love the fabric, period), and the dress is so beautiful and well made! I suddenly want a baby (something I’ve never wanted) so you can make it a cute little dress.