Thursday, June 3, 2010
Sweet Summer Dresses
I get all nostalgic when I see smocked summer dresses- it makes me think of tubes tops from the '80s, jelly sandals and orange Popsicles! And shirring makes the cutest summer dresses.
I decided to make a set for the upcoming joint birthday bash for my goddaughter. Lauren, and her little sister, Serah. I chose Lila Tueller Santorini fabrics in purples, as that is their mom's favorite color. I more or less followed Heather Ross' tutorial on Martha Stewart found here. I made some modifications- I didn't backstitch for the shirring, and instead pulled on the elastic thread when done to make it bunch up even more. I also made my own version of straps, using some of the crochet trim I had picked up at my thrift store adventure. I then bound it, quilt style, along one edge. I was really happy with the end result! It just gives it a little "something something." It looks even cuter on...enter my daughter as a model......![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOsIJsnWsATnvdWkJqKfCNNWOO2Wy4nS8k_XjBCXm9iiG8uwbRH5IlMURzCxoYghjDKHyfhnKMi13CJBzcotx5ikN3f7YscldwKu5l-w1TFpRd9eB1U4NTgrCPdSDsb4ij1qwEHYteUqr/s320/IMG_5741.JPG)
Next up- a crayon purse in matching colors! Stay tuned!
Labels:
clothing,
Heather Ross,
Lila Tueller,
Martha Stewart,
Moda Santorini,
purple,
sewing,
shir,
Shirring,
summer dress
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