It is a universal truth that a quilter with a large leftover fabric stash is need of scrap projects.* I used a piece of fabric that is leftover from my Marabella quilt…
… to make a little elastic sundress top for Baby.
I added the buttons:
And ribbon around the skirt using my edge-stitch foot. It’s an awesome foot:
My sewing teacher and friend Annelle is getting me fixed up with making matching pants for the top – I shall save that for Part 2.
The instructions for this sunderss are available on Children’s Corner‘s website:
Picture from Children's Corner's website
It was a fun little project while I was taking a mini break from quilting. I am smocking a fall dress for Baby next. Hope to have some pictures for you soon. Enjoy your day!
* inspired by the opening statement inJane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.
The dress is adorable. I also love the quilting on your quilt. Did you use a longarm?
Oh, Wendy… that’s just as cute as can be. I bet your baby girl looks precious in it. She is one lucky little lady to have you as her mother.
XO,
Sheila
The dress brings back many memories. I used to make sun dresses for my daughter (now age 42) in a similar fashion. I used elastic thread in the bobbin and made ties for the straps. I would put cute pockets on usually with a fun lace or other embellishment. I made dozens of those.
The dress is adorable! As the mother of three sons I never got the chance to make any little dresses. LOL
darling little dress. i’ve ordered some extra material of one of the fabrics i’m using for my newest girlie girl’s marabella dress. will be making dresses or skirts for all four of my girlie girles–from 12 to 2 weeks. what pattern(s) do you use for your smocked dresses?
That is so so cute Wendy! Love it. Perfect for the summer heat!!
That is SO adorable! The buttons are perfect!
This is just perfect for summer! Life’s getting more interesting for you!!
It is just precious, Wendy! Can’t wait to see Part 2! ;~}
wow…very pretty…thank you so much for the link
That is adorable!! What a pretty little dress — the fabric is wonderful for a little girl and the buttons are perfect!
It’s adorable! I love those green buttons!
That is so cute and sweet!
Love that dress
What a sweet little dress–both in fabric and design! You’re going to have the best dressed daughter in town, Wendy.
What a sweet little dress – I particularly love the polka-dot ribbon. It’s a perfect compliment to the dress! She’s a lucky little girl o:)
Such a charming sundress for baby!
That’s too cute! Thanks for the link too. Happy Sewing!
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Aw, that is just adorable! The fabric is so soft and pretty, and I just love the little buttons!
So sweet! Can’t wait to see Part 2!
Oh, my! This is beautiful! I love it … thanks for sharing.
Oh how precious!
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so darling! I love all the dresses you make for baby! Can’t wait to see your next smocked project!
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