I finished A's Holiday dress.
There were many things I didn't know before I came to the US three years ago.
Dressing children with seasonal clothes on occasions like Valentine's day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas was one of them.
Last December, I decided to make matching holiday dresses for my girls and bought a sewing machine. That was how I started sewing. (You can read more about that HERE)
And this year, I made another holiday dress.
I used another $1 dress from thrift store (you can see more $1 dress refashion HERE and HERE). I wanted to make another Sally dress with this red velvet fabric, but I didn't have enough yardage. I gave up making Sally dress but I really wanted to use this fabric so I changed my plan.
I decided to make this dress which I pinned a while ago.
Because the velvet fabric is used for only the top, I thought I would have enough yardage. I used Japanese Sewing Book to make a pattern. And luckily, I just had enough yardage to make the top of this dress.
I used the side seam of original dress for the back seam. I ripped off a few inches from top and made the back opening.
I sewed a button loop and a vintage button which came with this treasure I got at World's Longest Yard Sale.
The skirt fabric is from JoAnn's remnant rack (AGAIN). I'm not sure how to call this fabric. It is not so thick. I liked this textured look.
And I'm so glad I could link this dress up to Project Run And Play Holiday Dress Link Party. Tomorrow is the last day... I said I was the last minute sewer. You see it?
I love these puffed sleeves. They are not gathered at the arm seams but gathered at the cuffs. I think it is one of the particular styles of Japanese Sewing Patterns. Isn't it?
And as you see, M is this week's letter of "Sew All 26" at no big dill.
And I say. M is for Merry.
Merry Sewing!
P.S. you still have a chance to win some goodies to make your kiddo's brand new coat HERE!
Gorgeous!! I can't believe you have only been sewing a year. I love velvet:) Would you like to also add your photo to Laura (craftstorming) and my series The 12 Days of Christmas flickr group? Here is the link:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/the_12_days_of_christmas/
Posted by: Suz | 12/05/2013 at 05:44 AM
Thanks, Suz! I just added to your Flickr group. What a fun series!
Posted by: Shino | 12/05/2013 at 01:10 PM
This dress is very beautiful! I like that it's festive in an understated kind of way. Christmas + Colour blocking = AWESOME.
Posted by: Irene - Froo & Boo | 12/05/2013 at 05:56 PM
Thank you for coming over, Irene! I'm glad I made this with very basic Christmas colors cause she needs to wear red, white or green for her Christmas Program at her school!
Posted by: Shino | 12/06/2013 at 02:11 PM