I can totally picture it in a tweed fabric paired with white tights and red shoes. I have saved the idea for when LA is a little older since I think the "look" will really be adorable in a 3-4 year old size.
When I saw the Junebug Dress over at Craftiness is Not Optional, it reminded me of the McCalls jumper and my imagination started to take over :) Mix a sleeveless variation of the Junebug Dress with the fun rainbow stitching used on this adorable skirt from Probably Actually, and you get...
a RAINBOW Remix!
I added the running stitches along the hem for a fun effect. The purple doesn't "pop" as much as I would have liked, but oh well :) It's still cute! The colors are a bit more vibrant in person.
The bodice is fully lined with an adorable Tattersall fabric from Alexander Henry. I actually had a hard time finding a rainbow fabric that wasn't too garish. Once I spied this fabric on Etsy, I knew it was perfect! I went to 3 different craft stores looking for a fabric I loved, but kept coming back to the Alexander Henry--so I bit the bullet and bought it (although, I must admit, I do feel somewhat silly focusing so much attention on the LINING fabric. Oh well...)
It was really easy to make the dress sleeveless and BONUS--I'm going to show you how to do it:)
First, you go over to Jess' fabulous blog and, if you are lucky enough to have a kiddo in the 2T size, download her pattern. Otherwise, follow her directions and she will teach you how to make your own pieces (it is easy--trust me). Follow her cutting instructions, but don't cut out the sleeves--we aren't going to use them!
Ok, now is when we deviate from Jess' tutorial for a few steps.
Join the front and back pieces at the shoulder. Sew (as indicated by black lines) and press open your seams. Do this for both the main fabric and the lining.
Lay your two bodices on top of each other--right sides together--and line up the edges. Sew the armholes, necklines, and part of the front pieces closed (as indicated by the black lines).
Clip, flip, and press (clip your curves and corners, flip it right side out, and press your seams open so it lays nice and pretty).
Ok, now the next step is easy to do, but might be a bit trickier for me to explain--so bear with me. We are going to sew the sides of our bodice. Carefully, open the bottom of the bodice and line up the fabric right sides together.
Center the seam and line up the edges.
Sew along the black line, press your seams open and VOILA! You have a fully lined bodice without sleeves!
Now just follow the rest of Jess' directions (leaving out the "sleeve stuff" of course) and you will have a super cute sleeveless dress/jumper!
How fun will this be paired with long sleeve shirt and tights--you pick the color! I'm thinking red tights for sure!!
12 comments:
this is super cute! I love the stitches around the bottom and the lining fabric is perfect! It's so cute as a sleeveless dress!
it's adorable in every way! i especially love the rainbow thread in the buttons. very cute little dress :)
I absolutely LOVE this dress- I may have to copy your idea this fall for my two girls. They have the perfect red mary janes just waiting! :)
I SO love this dress! I may have to copy your idea this fall- my two girls have the perfect red Mary Janes just waiting! :)
Really pretty! Your efforts in finding the perfect lining was worth it.
I love this version, it will be perfect for cooler weather with a long sleeve shirt under it. Making this version for sure!!
I have been looking through your blog at all of your beautiful creations. I was blessed to have a mother and two older sisters who sewed for me all of the time and then when I was old enough I learned to sew and started to sew all of my clothes. I dreamed of having a girl so that I could make all of her clothes. Unfortunately I never got the girls but now I dream for a granddaughter. Your clothes are adorable and are just the style I would have loved to create for my own daughter. I do sew for my boys and sometimes for a friend's daughter or for my nieces... anyways just wanted to say you are very inspiring! Your model is beautiful too!
That's beautiful! I love sleeveless dresses. You can wear them during cooler weather w/ a t-shirt or long-sleeved tee and tights when it gets cooler.
This dress is super cute! I love the detail of the embroidery it adds a lot!
Lovely details....and a lovely blog!
I love the stitching! Check out my post from toady...you have nbeen given an award!
I'm going to have to remember this for school sewing. Pinky has to wear uniforms so this would be an adorable way to get a wee bit of color into an otherwise boring wardrobe.
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