The final result looks borderline "Little House on the Prairie" to me, which typically isn't my style, but I like that there is not a stitch of pink on the whole dress.
Now that I'm looking at these photos, I think the polka dot ribbon is a bit too much ... it would have looked better with a plain cream ribbon. Alas, I did not have any plain cream ribbon last night and I am not one who can leave a project unfinished and just go to bed. :) I should learn to have more patience!
My very favorite detail is the pockets. I ironed Wonder Under to a piece of the fabric print and cut out a few of the flowers. Then I appliqued the flowers to the pockets by hand using a blanket stitch.
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Oh, I think it's adorable with the polka dot ribbon!
Adorable! And I'm sure your baby girl will look beautiful in it!
Oh, now, I like the polka-dot ribbon. It's a darling dress!
You must be crazy, what work! Perfect!
I don't like too much fuss in clothing, but the polka dot ribbon is not overdone. It looks tasteful and I love it.
You did a fantastic job!!
and I LOVE the polka dotted touch.
Perfect!!
I can't believe you can just whip this up in one night! Amazing :) Can I make one suggestion, though? (I hope I don't sound annoying or rude), but I think it would be better to put the buttons on the front strap and the button hole on the strap that comes over the shoulder to the front. It would hang better and you wouldn't get the excess flap in the back. Does that make sense? You could also put in another buttonhole to make it a little more adjustable. What's nice about having a girl is when the dress becomes to short - it can then be turned into a shirt!
Seriously adorable, though. You are so talented!
STINKIN ADORABLE...and no, not in the it's cutesy-schmutesy sort of way. I think the polka dot band makes it whimsical...it actually takes away from the potential LHOTP look (from the fabric and pockets)
Great job!!!
That is too cute! Thanks for the link to the pattern - add to my list of things to make!!
SO VERY CUTE!
You'll be surprised how quick the "pink obsession" will overpower you.
Love all the details...
heck no! the polka dots totally make it :)
I immediately printed out the pattern after reading your post yesterday. I can't wait and barely resisted starting it last night. But, until she has somewhere to sleep, I really need to mix cleaning in around the sewing.
YES! I love that little dress! My vote is for the polka-dot ribbon. Nice touch!
Love the dress...love the polka-dot ribbon with it. Your baby girl will look so cute in it.
I like the polka dot ribbon, too! Your little baby girl is going to the best dressed little sister! It's so much fun to see what you are making!
That dress is adorable. The polka dot ribbon is perfect and just adds to the cuteness of the dress. Well done!
I love it! You need to make some baby bloomers for underneath! :)
I too like the polka dot ribbon! It justs brings all of the elements together nicely. I also love that there is no pink in the dress, also. As beautiful as pink is for girls, it is nice to see something different!
This dress is darling! I love the polka dot ribbon too.. I wish I was this talented!
cute - love the pockets! I don't think the polka dot ribbon is too much.
Great job! It's adorable.
So beautiful!! Amazing work.
Such a treat! You are so talented!
Jana
I like the polka dot ribbon-it looks just adorable!
Definitely leave the polka dots ribbon. It adds just the right touch of whimsy! Great job!
Definitely not Little House. It's beautiful! And, the polka dot ribbon is a great touch. Love the pockets too.
Now, a headband to match?
Before I read your sentence about the ribbon, I was going to comment that the polka dot ribbon was my favorite part. :) :) :)
Such a sweet dress.
Adorable! I love the polka dot ribbon too, but I like more of the funky Matilda Jane look for my daughters clothes.
I LOVE the polka dot ribbon, and the no pink! I'm not a "pink" gal myself. I also like the idea someone else had about bloomers underneath....maybe polka dot ones?
I love it and shh, I think I like it better than the original.
I like the polka dot ribbon! This is a dress I made for my daughter last year, and I modified the straps from the ties to snaps..you can't see it super well in this pic, but..I LOVE this dress and can't bear to get rid of it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/95188486@N00/3291461248/
It's adorable!! I actually think that the green polka dot ribbon adds a nice touch!! Good choice!!
Beautiful!
Having made this dress for my own daughter when she was born. I need to tell you that it's little and there is a chance your babe won't wear it for long. I didn't realize how fast my babies grew. It only fit for 2-3 weeks. But oh she was cute wearing it for the few short weeks it fit.
Congrats on the upcoming baby.
A'ww its lovely :)
I definitely like the polka dots, it's very fun.
So cute - I like the change you made to buttons on the straps. A very cute idea.
You little dresses make me sad that my daughter is almost three now and that I didn't have my new sewing machine when she was still teeny tiny!
Can't wait to see what you sew next!
Very cute! And I like the polkadot ribbon- definitely not too much!
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I love your cute little dress! I also love it with the ribbon...not at all too much...really just perfect!
:)
I have a very bad english but I love your blog !!!
Céline
love it. id like to order about six each of size 18 mo and 4T. and the more pink the better! :)
These dresses wish I had a itty bitty of my own....
Jill-this is simply adorable!
That is so adorable! :) You did a great job making the dress. :)I love it!
Jill, it's darling. great details!
So is the ribbon instead of the piping, or in addition to? I had such a hard time with the piping on this dress when I made one, I'd love an alternative!
Lovely! Love how you added the custom touches like the ribbon and the pockets. Wish I had a daughter to sew for.
Waouwww, elle est sublime ! "J'adore" as we say in France...
This is adorable!! Love it!
I think the polka dots are perfect! Way better than plain cream, IMO ;)
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