The dress version of this pattern is so simple in its design - I really love that. Very un-fussy. I used narrower bias tape for the neck this time, which I think works a little better. It makes for a narrower bow.
Another change I made was to cut the front in one piece rather than two. I then made a placket for the neck, which saved having to match up all the gingham squares down the front seam (which to be honest I probably wouldn't have had the patience to do anyway).
I hemmed the dress with ribbon, to give it a little more interest, and because I know O loves anything to be trimmed with ribbon. In a very small way I also get a kick out of the little element of rebellious satisfation there is in making an item of uniform with a little touch of individuality to it.
She loves it, and pranced off down the road to school swishing her new dress and looking very pleased with herself.
We'll be in summer dresses here soon, I hope - but ours are not so stylish!
ReplyDeleteWow, the dress is fantastic. O is a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteI *love* that gingham!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! And sooo much nicer than ordinary school uniform. K x
ReplyDeleteVery smart using the placard instead of trying to match. Very pretty and summery:)
ReplyDeleteI just realized I put placard???...LOL...then I had to think about it and I think it's also a term for the same type of opening. Oh well:)
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and doesn't look anything like a "uniform". Very stylish!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty dress. very pretty girl. K is too big now and I miss the move to summer uniform. xx
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks so smart in the gingham. It is the perfect school uniform.
ReplyDeleteI wish my school uniforms had been so stylish!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your series of walks too, by the way. Thank you.