This week’s challenge was to do a pattern remix of Lil Blue Boo’s Sienna Dress. And here is what we made….
The inspiration for these “Girls of a Feather” dresses was a late-night phone collaboration that went something like this:
“What are we going to do to make the pattern different?”
“Let’s do something more formal….because the pattern is pretty casual”
“I think we should do all white dresses….I love white on little girls”
“White……..WITH FEATHERS!”
And so it began. Since there are two of us and two of us sewing in the competition, we decided that we were both going to make white dresses with feathers. We ended up adding the feathers to seperate Tutu skirts, because we both want them to be easy to wear and wash….so the tutus can be removed, dresses washed and then put back on.
Liz used the pattern to make a darling knit drop-waisted dress with a removable feather collar and feather tutu at the bottom. Her dress has an added sash with a bow.
I made my dress out of white muslin (I am on a muslin kick, have you noticed?). I added 1/4 inch elastic around the neck and sleeves to the pattern and added the feather tutu as the over-skirt as well. I also added a sash around the middle and then made a chrysanthemum singed flower on the front for some added detail. I will show you both the chrysanthemum flower and the feather tutu tutorials next week. (I was a good girl this week and took some pictures…most were late at night….so let’s hope they turned out 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Rachel says
Those are adorable and very unique! I love that even though you typically do more classic looks you can pull this off too. I’m looking forward to the flower tutorial.
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says
that chrysanthemum – once again – WOW! Those are incredible! What a way to put a spin on the challenge!
2littlehooligans says
ok liz, why are you feeling guilty?!?! this can be a hand-me-down for that little babe. man those are beautiful!! great job girls!
Alexis says
Does it come in my size?? So fun
Rebecca says
Emma decided that she needs one after seeing the picture! So very adorable!
Rachel says
Oh my gosh . . . incredible! I want one for myself! Another win for the Simple Simon ladies 🙂 I voted for you!
Cole's Corner says
CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!
I love what you’ve made once again!
and thank you so much for your sweet comments on my last post. I was bummed to be kicked off so early- but I’m excited to follow the rest of the season!
Laura Wilkerson says
I love the Lil Blue Boo Sienna Dress and you’ve made it absolutely fabulous!!!!
Great job!
projectdowhatyoulove says
OMG so unique! You two ladies are talented! I’m very new to sewing so I love to see all the things people come up with and just hope I’m that good someday!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Alida L. says
Wow great job! Y’all are some stiff competition;-) I would love to know how to make a feather tutu!
-Alida@I Make Stuff
Happy Together says
So creative and fabulous! Love the flower sashes