So many times, I buy a pattern because it is new and I collect cute patterns (with the thought that I will eventually make them all). I bought this pattern, School Photo Dress Pattern by Oliver+S, without a project in mind. As I went through my winter fabric stash, this corduroy jumped out at me and I just knew it was a great pattern and fabric match.
The dress is easy to assemble. The instructions are great. I did drop the cute pocket in the front to eliminate cutting this fabric into smaller pieces. In fact, I regret not matching the prints on the front bodice and dress. The fabric is very busy, but the perfect match for this contemporary dress. I used a regular brown polyester lining fabric for the lining. The collar is a WINNER. It is so cute and different from other patterns. I highly recommend this pattern and I want to make another dress with the pocket.
My little model had to be coaxing into wearing this dress. It is 86 degrees outside and she wore this dress to church:
The dress is Lee from Children's Corner. The smocking plate is one by Gail Doane from Australian Smocking and Embroidery.
The weekend has been busy. My older sons finished 1st and 2nd in the Texas Jr. State Championship in Tae Kwon Do. Lots of training has paid off for them and we are proud of their accomplishments.
I also finished a digital family scrapbook. This is my first and I can't wait to get the hard-copy in the mail soon.
This is a sample. The embellishments are from ScrapGirls.com.
Adorable.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! And the smocked dress is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd congratz to your sons on their Tae Kwon Do placements!