I finished the Oliver + S Tea Party dress for a recent birthday party. Devon's little friend turned one but I made the 18-24 mo size just in case. It was a big success and I have to say, a real pleasure to make. It was so fast and easy. Especially compared to the Birthday Party dress, which is beautiful enough to be worth it but I wasn't sure I wanted to spend quite so much time on a 1 yr old's dress. I didn't add the piping and it was still gorgeous. I used some Sancutary fabric I had left over from the Doorway Puppet Theatre. I changed it up a bit and used a 3rd fabric on the back center panel. I love it so much I am going to make an identical one for my little one.
We are busy here getting ready for christmas, baking, sewing and knitting up the last of the gifts. I really can't wait for the big day since the Grand parents have let slip a few of D's presents! She is going to squeal with delight.
On the pattern making front, I am still working my way through the tute video I mentioned last time and will get back to you once I understand it.
Merry Christmas!
Wow! This is a very beautiful birthday/holiday dress. Especially the color, I'm just starting to love red.
Posted by: Tuxedos | Friday, July 01, 2011 at 02:33 AM