Fall project finish!

I actually made this dress several months ago, but it still needed a sash – and I didn't get around to spending 10 minutes making the sash until this week, so here it finally is. We snapped pictures on a mild November day, taking advantage of all the crispy leaves on the ground.

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I loved the pattern I used for my oldest daughter's Easter dress this year, and wanted to use it again before she outgrows it. This time I did the top section of the skirt in the contrast color too, and love the color blocking!

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These two fabrics go so well together. They are from a cute quilting line last year called On the Wind, by Riley Blake Designs. I loved the dancing dandelion print, and though there were a lot of options for contrast, for some reason the yellow argyle spoke to me to be paired with it.

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Since I had made this pattern before, it was a quick project. I omitted the trim, so all the interest is just in the fabric. As before, I changed it to button all the way down the back.

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I also added the tie sash on top instead of the side belts, and of course a little patch pocket since this child adores all the pockets.

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She is growing so fast and is hard on her clothes, since she loves to be active outside as much as possible – so it was high time to get this off my stack and into her closet!

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(I know I've been showing a lot of girl clothes and quilt projects lately, but there are definitely some more fun vintage dresses for me coming up! I'm in a sewing mood right now, and completing a bunch of things as fast as I can, so stay tuned! 🙂

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2 responses to “1950s Girl’s “Dandelion Dress””

  1. Laura Ingalls Gunn Avatar

    I love this dress and her little cowgirl boots are adorable!

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  2. Karen Avatar

    Such a sweet little dress and the color suits your darling daughter beautifully!

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