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Garden Party Dress
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I saw a dress in a Garnet Hill catalog a while back and I instantly loved it. My first thought was that Aiyanna really needs this dress. Then I saw the $89 price tag. *GASP* Ok now I really need to figure out how to make it myself because Aiyanna really needs this dress. I realized it's really just an embellished pillowcase dress. OK, I can do that. Let's give it a shot.
It's not identical to the one in the catalog, but it's pretty darn close.
First just make a basic pillowcase dress. The only difference is the finished tie should be 4" wide.
For the pink flowers I used this tutorial at Sew Much Ado. You will need a total of 8 pink flowers.
For the big white circles here's what you do:
Cut 5 large circles with a 6" diameter
Cut 5 medium circles with a 4.5" diameter
Cut 5 small circles with 3" diameter
Serger or use a tight zigzag stitch around the edges. Stack 1 large, medium, and small circle together.
Here is where you need to place them on your dress.
To sew them to the dress I just sewed an X through the middle of the circles.
Tack the pink rose in the middle of the big white circles.
Tack the 3 left over pink roses to the top part of the dress and you're done.
This dress is perfect for having a tea party
Dancing
Checking out some flowers
or picking some
and just looking cute!
I'm happy cause I love the dress and Aiyanna does too. My husband is happy because it didn't cost $89. I already had everything on hand.
Now go take some time to stop and smell the flowers!!!!
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I love it! The pink is beautiful. I love the flowers and the stitching around them. Yep, she needed that dress...aren't you glad you didn't spend $90 getting it?!
That is DARLING! Great job!
Nancy!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!
This is so stinkin cute! really cute! I just sent you an email :)
sharla ;)
BABY!!!! You ROCKED this dress! Its sensational!
Oh, it is darling! I love it!
Adorable! I wonder if I can make a 9 month size lol, that would be a small pillow case!
This is gorgeous! I love the flowers on the dress! Beautiful!
Simply beautiful! I adore this dress! I might have to make a couple for my girls. Thanks for sharing!
This is amazingly cute! I am in love with it. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.
Adorable dress...I must get busy! Thanks for the inspiration!
Found your dress featured at Someday Crafts, this is lovely. The pink serged flowers and tie are such a nice combination. Well done!
I don't know what's more amazing, your dress or your photography!
I'm new here.
www.joybeadworks.blogspot.com
This just moved to the top of my to-do list. Adorable!
This is seriously darling!!! I saw your dress feature on Someday Crafts and had to see your blog!!!
Have a great weekend,
LaKeta
1luckeegirl.blogspot.com
Aw, that it adorable. I love pillow case dresses and those embellishments are so awesome....I love how circumvented the pricetag.
she is just too cute and I love her dress!!!
Funny design, beautiful child.
Wow! The dress is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I will be linking to your adorable dress.
Brooke
thecraftcave.blogspot.com
This gorgeous creation is definitely inspiring!
Absolutely Adorable!!! Both the dress and your daughter!
I love this - gorgeous! Color is beautiful.
Susan,
http://entertainexchange.blogspot.com/
Party and Entertaining Inspiration
That dress is fabulous!! And all the better for having made by you rather than bought!
I'd love if you'd link this project up to my new party - 'A Round Tuit' at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/2010/08/round-tuit-9.html
Have a great week!
This is when I wish I had a daugther!! I'm actually in the process of making something like this fpr my niece...will probably post mind next week.
You're very talented ...LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
Visiting from It's So Very Creative
Just beautiful! I am going to make some flowers like that - they look great. And your little model is adorable!
Hello! Amazing job - simply gorgeous! Your little model is adorable too! I am featuring this today {stop by and grab a featured button if you like} Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Oh! This is adorable! Very nice job! It seems like she loves the dress, too!
GORGEOUS!!!!
That dress is unbelievable! I love it!!
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party this week!
Adorable dress! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
Adorable!
Super cute! I feel like I need to have a party so she can wear it more! It's adorable, and what impact! I could see that coming down the walk on project runway! Well done! Thanks for sharing ... I've posted a link.
What a cute dress... I love it!
It turned out beautiful. A perfect light and airy dress for the hot days of summer and for a garden/tea party.
Elisabeth
http://homeschoolblogger.com/timbuck2mom/
I'm featuring this tomorrow at Make It Wear It! Stop by and grab a featured button if you'd like!
I LOVE this dress. Simply beautiful! I'd love it if you'd link up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's (still going on today!) http://imtopsyturvy.com
Oh my goodness!!!! Just precious. Amazing.
Glad you got so many pictures. One of those needs to be submitted to a kids' magazine. Seriously.
Really pretty. I do the same thing - catalogs are inspiration! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)
I'll be featuring your idea on my blog tomorrow! Come grab a featured button!
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Sumo
Very cute and a way better price!
She is so cute! The dress is amazing!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
are you kidding me! this is ridiculous cute!!!! my girls would die over a dress like that!!!!
~selina
love love love love LOVE it! Can't wait to make my own. SO cute! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!
I can't go on enough of how much I love this dress! I'll be featuring this tomorrow! Thanks again for coming by!
You. Are. Amazing. Seriously?! So absolutely adorable. And easy! You are going to make me look good when I give this as a gift!
LOVE IT! such an adorable dress!
This tea party dress is so cute, thanks for the tutorials! I hope I could finish my work before the weekend so that I could make one for my niece!
This tea party dress is so cute, thanks for the tutorials! I hope I could finish my work before the weekend so that I could make one for my niece!
An adorable dress!She is so cute! The dress is amazing!
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