I've been meaning to make this dress for ages! I bought the sweater months ago from Goodwill, knowing it would make a darling dress for Little Sister. I finally got motivated to put it together when the holidays were rolling around and I knew it would be good to have an outfit that was festive AND comfy and not too formal for the types of events we participate in.
For example, visiting Santa. |
I used a basic t-shirt bodice pattern I had drawn up based on one of Little Sister's tees, and cut it out to empire length at the top of the sweater, sewing new shoulder seams so I could make the opening smaller while still using the ribbed sweater neckline.
When I drew that pattern originally I made a few sleeve variations--this one uses the puffed sleeve no hem sleeve pattern (since I cut the sleeve from the bottom of the sweater sleeve and didn't need to sew a hem).
The accessorizing is all her--she chose flower hair clips, zig-zag shoes, and purple pin-dot leggings. |
Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, as it turned out), I cut the neckline too small and it was kind of snug over Little Sister's head. If an item is difficult to get on, she will NOT wear it, so I knew I had to remedy the situation if I wanted her to wear the dress. So I cut a facing out of t-shirt fabric and made a little elastic loop button opening in the back. Now it's easy to get on and off, even without undoing the button, and it's a cute little added detail.
As if we needed any extra cuteness. |
I'll update this link with the Project Run and Play sew-along when it's ready (it's there now)--so fun to see what everyone has been making!
So cute! I love the print and the puffed sleeves are so fun. It looks like the perfect comfy yet dressy dress!
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ReplyDeleteI love a good sweater dress and this doesn't disappoint. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI'd wear this in my size! The button loop was a happy accident -- it makes for a sweet added detail!
ReplyDeleteI love sweater dresses! So cute.
ReplyDeletethis looks so comfy....nice work!
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress! Nice refashion!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I know the button was more of an "oops" but I love how it adds to the dress!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet dress!
ReplyDeletePreciousness!!! And such great out-takes too :).
ReplyDeleteperfect!! I love the color of this dress... the shape you created is adorable. I also remade a sweater this week. I'm loving project Run and PLay! I also linked up this week, a recycled Sweater...Emily@nap-timecreations
ReplyDeleteNice I love it. The pattern is nice and it looks comfortable.
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