there are the pieces. i like the way the top turned out. i added width in the back, then sewed and turned it so that i have room for three buttons instead of closing the whole with a zipper. this makes for easier sewing, and less money than buying zippers for everything. also, i think buttons are cute. (i think i get that from my mom. she always prefers buttons. but she doesnt like to sew zippers either.)
anyway- i went with ribbon ties, because they dont wrinkle up and it adds a little contrast. the piping isnt sewn in yet, because i just dont like the cream on cream. last time i made this dress, i did a blue top with a patterned skirt.
i LOVE the way this turned out, so maybe i just have too high of expectation? so i dont think i will finish this dress as is. i think i will use the top on another skirt, and find a new fabric for the top of this dress. i have a fat quarter of cream with muted color stars that matches really well. it doesnt match the wish puff on the skirt though. any ideas for this dress?
things to think about. while i decide, i have a blanket i have been working on for a while that needs finishing so i can start a boy version. here is a peek.
I loved the first dress :)
ReplyDeleteDye the skirt -- the design should stay the same. :)
ReplyDeleteI think the dress is beautiful as is! Oh, and if you ever need snaps put on anything, just let me know! (resin snaps, not metal).
ReplyDeleteamaury, i love the blue and tree dress too. that skirt fabric was so cute, i made three dresses with it. i think it is my favorite that i have made recently.
ReplyDeletejenn, that is a good idea, but i should find something else to dye too... and what color? i havent dyed anything since batik in ms akens class. remember the curtians?
Krista, i want to find snap tape- i have a pattern simplicity 3808 that calls for it, and it sounds wonderful. but i will remember you if i find something that i need snaps on. :)
I might even just dye a heap of muslin so you've got a really pretty basic color and fabric always on hand. Muslin is so cheap and nice, really. Or you could make your own printed fabric and then dye it!
ReplyDeleteAnd you know I will always say PINK. :) But a good earthy green might be nice, too.