This is my ninth Roller Skate dress, but only the first time I have put the cute little ribbon on the front, can you believe that? Huh! I have added a belt, turned it in to a maxi dress, added trim, appliqued and even made it as is a few times;) Well, I realized pretty soon why I haven't put it on (at least for the twins) as Elizabeth has been pulling it undone all day! Guess I should tie it then tack it down? (Oh, and if you are interested in the other 8 dresses/tops click here)
I have been good at not buying fabric lately, but this one got me. I went to the shop intending to buy strap adjusters for four messenger bags from Little Things to Sew, but they were out! So I wandered over to the super soft, super inexpensive gingham when inspiration struck. I remembered Nicole's cute b/w gingham Souvenir Top (doesn't it look fab on her?) and her b/w gingham pillows. I turned around (because gingham is on the same aisle as the trims) and found turquoise bobbles and the exact same shade of turquoise ribbon. It was fate, I just had to make a dress. And as a testament to their great price on ginghams, the whole dress, trims included, cost just over $5- because I chose to line it with the main fabric.
This is a size 18m with just a little extra length. My sweet little model was less than cooperative, but whaddya gonna do?
I still need to heat seal the ribbon. Girlfriend reaaally liked to pull on the bow!
I found a turquoise button in my stash, perfect! See? Told you it was meant to be.
This was her yelling at me "no more cheese!" Okay Izzlebit, no more cheese.
No more cheese! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI am very flattered and that is one gorgeous dress and double gorgeous little girl!
The dress is simply divine and the turquoise accents look so good with the gingham.
ReplyDeleteReally love it, Brittney - and Miss Iz is adorable x
ReplyDeleteNo more cheese! Hahaha!! I love this. I made a class picnic blouse for Maggie in a similar color scheme (dark navy gingham with aqua wrist and hem facings), it's one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Brit! I love the aqua ribbon and trim against the gingham.:) Make sure you enter all your fabulous Roller Skate "flips" when it's the pattern of the month during Frances Suzannes new series.;)
ReplyDeleteThis is darling on your little 'no more cheese' cutie-pie! Love the turquoise ribbon and bobbles against the black & white.
ReplyDeleteOh cute! I'm on 4 of this pattern- so your 9 makes me feel a little better ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! This dress gets a ton of wear!
ReplyDeleteI bet that pom-pom trim keeps someone entertained for a while! I'm so glad Cindy mentioned your adding your Roller Skate "FLIPS" to our little series. Each is an excellent addition to the sew-along!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously adorable. The colors are perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pompom trim! It adds a pop of colour :)
ReplyDeleteI love gingham, and paired with the turquoise it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love all your versions of this dress, and your color combinations are always so unique. Isn't it fun to sew for girls? I only have two, but can't resist sewing two of each thing I make and, thankfully, they go with it. Love all your girls and your gorgeous outfits!
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