I know, I know, addiction is a bad thing. But I am totally addicted to Project Run & Play! I can’t help myself…I wait anxiously by the computer every Monday morning just to see what my theme for the week is going to be!
And I know I am going to sound ridiculous when I say this week’s theme totally took me by surprise…Valentine’s Day. Hadn’t even crossed my mind – lol! I had boy’s theme’s running through my head, tea parties, etc. But Valentine’s Day??? DUH!
Not only did it take me by surprise, but I had a really tough time with it! I ended up making 3 different dresses before I was satisfied with an entry…but don’t you worry about those other 2 dresses- they may not be premiering today, but I will put them to good use over the next couple of weeks in my blog 
.
Without further ado, I give you my Valentine’s Day dress…
Recognize the Ruffle Fabric? I am addicted to that too…
|
|
Using an old stained T-Shirt we had lying around, I attached the ruffled fabric to create a dress, and then simply bustled up portions of the dress. I added a slit in the front left of the dress for easier mobility for my daughter, and complimented the ruffles with a cute lace trim I had lying about. Then to girl it up even more (because it wasn’t girly enough already – lol), I used fabric glue to attach the pearl ‘necklace’ (covering up yet another stain), and used a scrap piece of the ruffle fabric for the flower center. And voila!
My daughter is in love with her new ‘Princess Dress’ as she calls it, and gets to play with balloons in the process – bonus!
And me? I am inspired yet another week to think outside of the box of my sewing comfort zone, pushing myself to enhance my skills creating yet another dress for my daughters.
Might be time to buy more hangers. Lol
This dress has been featured at:
i have been eyeing that ruffle fabric ever since you posted it last time. love how you used it here, mad sewing skills:) such lucky girls!
I love the built in accessories!
I didn’t manage to pull off the challenge this week. Like you, I had three attempts, but I wasn’t happy with any of them… guess there is always next week!
I love it!!
http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com
We MUST be channeling the same sewing fate! I JUST did a skirt with this ruffle fabric -on a diagonal and piched in places! I thought I was being clever, lol! Well done!
I love the ruffley fabric and cute dress made with it! How sweet is that!
Thank you for stopping in at Cranberry Morning. It was so much fun watching our grandson with his ‘Tornado Birthday Cake.’
This is so cute! I’m loving that pink and white striped fabric and the ruffles
Thanks for sharing in FFA!
Hannah
this is so pretty,,, love how it bustles! I would love for you to join us over at our link party here: http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/project-party-weekend-heart-shaped-ice.html
Have a lovely weekend!
I featured this on my blog today! http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/waiting-on-linky-tools.html
I love it! Someone sure is ready for a Valentine’s Day party or two!
Wow! SO cute!!!
Fun! Love the idea for the photo shoot too! The dress and pictures turned out great! Hope you had a good Valentine’s.
this is so adorable! I used to love making these t-shirt dresses when my girl was little. I hope that you will link this up with my Show and Share linky party, going on all week. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/02/show-and-share-sunday_13.html
I bet she was the prettiest Valentine! Super dress!!!
Please link this to my weekly linky party today!
http://www.seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com
Jenny
This is so creative and cute!
Oh, how fun! Very creative!
LOVE this!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can’t wait to see what you have for next week!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
this is adorable! love the details and necklace
Feel free to stop by and link up to my Make & Share 1st edition today and come back every friday thru saturday!
~ Christy
I love the built in accessories:)
http://cribsfortwins.net
Do the ruffles work vertically on this fabric?