I finished this dress last week but never got around to taking photos of it... So now that it has been worn for Easter Egg hunting, Easter dinner (with ketchup and ham), bunny cake and a a 2.5 hour ride home from the Grandparents', what better time to share it with you?
Simplicity 2711, in a size 3, view A, with medium weight linen. I made no modifications at all; the design was already the perfect blend of simple and frilly. It also has no zipper nor button holes, omissions that are always aces in my book.
Despite that, I would say this pattern is geared for the more experienced sewist, as there are several places that can get sticky. However, if you go slowly and aim to complete one part of the project at a sitting (rather than all in one day), it comes together nicely and without too many nasty words.
Fidget liked that she could get her groove on without being cinched or pinched or otherwise hindered in any way...
I was just relieved she would wear it.
what a simply beautiful dress. I have seen that pattern before but the picture on the pattern did nothing for me but now that I see it "in person" I am going to have to get that pattern. I showed it to my daughter and she also loved it.
thanks for sharing..
julie
Posted by: julie | April 14, 2009 at 04:35 PM
It's super cute!
Posted by: Lia | April 14, 2009 at 04:43 PM
so stinking adorable. really. I wonder if my 6 year old would wear that, or if it even comes in her size.
very nice work
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | April 14, 2009 at 05:08 PM
That really is a great pattern, and I love the pink linen. Absolutely perfect.
Posted by: Kristena | April 14, 2009 at 05:09 PM
What a beautiful little girl's dress. We call my twins, fidgets, too, they never stopped moving, still that way at 14!
Posted by: Lori | April 14, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Love it, looks great!
Posted by: Shannon | April 14, 2009 at 06:03 PM
i love this. it looks so professional!
Posted by: katie | April 14, 2009 at 07:01 PM
umm yeah THAT is the cutest dress i have ever seen. you never cease to amaze me my dear.
Posted by: jenb | April 14, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Cute, cute. I love the pink linen. My girlfriend made dresses for her girls with lots of pintucks and ruffles, too. Must be the thing this year. ;o) Great job!
Posted by: nikko | April 14, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Pink linen?!?!? Sweet! I think I need one. Er ... I mean SPENSER needs one.
Posted by: lera | April 14, 2009 at 08:40 PM
I love it!! Could you adjust the size and make them for an adult?
Love it!!
Posted by: Gina | April 14, 2009 at 08:58 PM
So cute! I love the sleeves!
Posted by: Kelly | April 14, 2009 at 10:49 PM
It's adorable - I like the simplicity and the beautiful detailing! So pretty!
Posted by: Astrid | April 15, 2009 at 02:28 AM
Mmmmm, so very cute. I hope I can sew something that cute for my little gal someday. Perfect!
Posted by: Jenny | April 15, 2009 at 06:03 AM
what a sweet little dress. I miss having a little girl to dress. Sadly, Kellie is growing out of her dress phase. Oh for the days when she thought wearing pants was a punishment.
Posted by: mary | April 15, 2009 at 08:59 AM
very cute.
Posted by: andrea_nicole | April 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM
THAT dress is adorable...and YOU are inspiring!!!
Posted by: jamie | April 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I love it. Truly adorable. You offer me so much inspiration. Thanks!
Posted by: Shannon | April 15, 2009 at 12:22 PM
What a simply sweet dress!
Posted by: julie | April 15, 2009 at 12:22 PM
very sweet!
Posted by: beki | April 15, 2009 at 01:31 PM
No zippers. and it goes up to size 8. I'm sold.
Posted by: laeroport | April 15, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Beautiful. Just beautiful. :)
Posted by: Crystal | April 15, 2009 at 04:40 PM
it is so so cute! i love the mix of simplicity and a bit of frills.
Posted by: amandajean | April 15, 2009 at 09:49 PM
What a pretty dress....I love the pink. Beautiful job!
Posted by: Carrie | April 16, 2009 at 06:50 AM
This turned out great! I think I'm going to pick this pattern up!
Posted by: Jess | April 16, 2009 at 10:27 AM
What a cute dress! I just made the view D top from this pattern for my nearly 5 year old daughter. Pretty easy and very cute.
Posted by: Anita | April 16, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Oh Chris, I LOVE this! So sweet and darling. And using linen was a great choice. Is this the same linen as the tulle skirt? fun! I'm glad we got to see the "worn in" version. Cute, CUTE!
Posted by: dana | April 17, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!! I soo wish I could do more than sew a straight line. Beautiful.
Posted by: katy | April 25, 2009 at 04:23 PM
I am realizing that what I might need, in order to find more sewing inspiration, is a girl... maybe you would send one? I will send you a boy in exchange - I have a number of them... :) I just don't think that they will let me sew pretty pink things for them~
xx
Posted by: Mimi | January 24, 2010 at 09:43 AM