1950s Girl's "Dandelion Dress"

Fall project finish!

I actually made this dress several months ago, but it still needed a sash - and I didn't get around to spending 10 minutes making the sash until this week, so here it finally is. We snapped pictures on a mild November day, taking advantage of all the crispy leaves on the ground.

 

I loved the pattern I used for my oldest daughter's Easter dress this year, and wanted to use it again before she outgrows it. This time I did the top section of the skirt in the contrast color too, and love the color blocking!

 

These two fabrics go so well together. They are from a cute quilting line last year called On the Wind, by Riley Blake Designs. I loved the dancing dandelion print, and though there were a lot of options for contrast, for some reason the yellow argyle spoke to me to be paired with it.

 

Since I had made this pattern before, it was a quick project. I omitted the trim, so all the interest is just in the fabric. As before, I changed it to button all the way down the back.

 

I also added the tie sash on top instead of the side belts, and of course a little patch pocket since this child adores all the pockets.

 

She is growing so fast and is hard on her clothes, since she loves to be active outside as much as possible - so it was high time to get this off my stack and into her closet!

 

(I know I've been showing a lot of girl clothes and quilt projects lately, but there are definitely some more fun vintage dresses for me coming up! I'm in a sewing mood right now, and completing a bunch of things as fast as I can, so stay tuned! :-)

Comments

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

I love this dress and her little cowgirl boots are adorable!

[Karen]

Such a sweet little dress and the color suits your darling daughter beautifully!