jump rope dress

this weekend i finally got a chance to make the jump rope dress from oliver + s for ellie.  i just love these patterns - the instructions are so clear.  i feel like i am taking a sewing class when i follow them.  this dress was definitely one of the most involved things that i have made in a while.  and, i think, the first time i made something with sleeves.  but, i am really happy with how it turned out.  it is just such a great little dress.  happily, ellie likes it too.

i love this fabric.  but, it does make it a little hard to see all of the great details on the dress.  i love the front placket.  the instructions for this were great - i never imagined i'd be able to make it.  and, i got some little green buttons shaped like flowers.  i also used them on the pockets and the little tabs on the sleeves. 

and, yes, ellie really needs a haircut.  i just need to remember to make an appointment...

Comments

[Candy Stick Lane]

GREAT dress and what a cutie! You seriously did a splended job!

[Brooke]

You did a lovely job, and I agree.. Liesl's patterns are like a mini sewing lesson!

[Annmarie]

You have such a wonderful dress model!!!!!!!!!! And wonderful dresses too!!!!!!!!!