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This size 16 women's skirt was perfect. Lovely floral print and colors, breezy cotton fabric and beautiful details.
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The front had a nice pleated section in the middle, with a white satin ribbon running around the whole waistline.
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But I think it was the ruffle that sold me. I love the fuller white ruffle underneath that looks like a petticoat.
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My next stop was the fabric store to find some coordinating fabric to make a sash. No luck. I really wanted to bring out those sweet aqua flowers, but the closest I could get was this turquoise, which was too dark. So I tried bleaching it but it only turned into a minty green color (which isn't really showing in this photo very well- and I'm not sure why the skirt has a pink cast to it).
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I didn't take any process photos of this project because I really wasn't sure how it would turn out, and I was kind of just figuring it out as I went and working from only my daughter's measurements.
But honestly, I'm tickled to death with how it came together.
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(Really not loving that sash color, though...)
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I added some knife pleats to the front bodice for a little more coverage, which my uber-modest six-year-old appreciates.
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Determined to use the side zipper from the skirt, I added a piece to either side to make it wide enough.
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The pleated detail shows on the front bodice.
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The ruffle is my favorite part.
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2 comments:
And here I am getting ready to blanket stitch a recieving blanket...that is totally lame!! I can't wait till I can one day make dresses for Bri out of old skirts and such! I agree on the sash..it is way too bright takes away from such a pretty dress. As always great job Sarah!
I love how the fabric works together and she looks very satisfied! My favorite part is how the main print is....
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