A few weeks ago my daughter's preschool group was going to the strawberry fields for a tour!
Of course, me being me, I had to make her a new outfit for the occasion!
I started out with some beautiful fabric that reminded me of strawberries!
Polkadots of course.
I used my favorite pattern from Hadley Grace Designs, but wanted to do a paneled skirt like I had on my skirt/dress creation last year.
I decided to do my favorite french seams on the paneled skirt.
In case you haven't done them, they are super easy!
First, sew your fabric panels wrong sides together, 1/4 inch seam.
This feels super wrong, but do it anyway.
Then turn the fabric over with the seam inside and sew a second seam at 3/8 inch,
encasing the first seam allowance, and leaving a finished seam with no raw edges.
I love how smooth they look, even better than serging!
And here's the finished skirt!
Add a rufflicious strawberry and we're ready!!
My little strawberry blossom!
I belong in the South.
Except for my extreme fear of hurricanes.
The kids were excited to go on a wagon ride!
We got 15 minutes to eat as many strawberries as we could!!
It doesn't get much better than that.
Unless of course there was a chocolate fountain in the field.
Redder is Better!!
Lip Smackin' Good!
Happy Strawberry Season to you!
Super cute dress and what a fun thing to do with your kids. My little girl loves strawberries, she would have been beside herself! I have been curious about French seams, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSew cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest little dress and the cutest little girl.......….I'd like to invite you to share this @CountryMommaCooks Saturday Link and Greet Party(now-Sunday)…..have a wonderful weekend:)
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. Wish I could sew. I have a To Do List post every Sunday with fun projects. I'm linking to this one on the 29th. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute... and there really is no substitute for French seams!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic project! The dress is super cute. I would love it if you would consider sharing it at my Pinworthy Projects Link Party over at Just Us Four!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up @CountryMommaCooks....have a wonderful Sunday:)
ReplyDeleteThat is just precious!!! I love it!! She's just darling too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress...your daughter is so adorable. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress! I've got to attempt some clothes for my daughter - I usually just do curtains LOL
ReplyDeletesweet sweet sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable! The scrumptious strawberry finishes it off beautifully!!! Gorgeous combination of polka dots. I would love for you to share this at our ongoing linky that's just for Girls' Dresses...
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What a fun dress...love the fabrics!
ReplyDeleteOkay I am not one to sit down and sew often but this is cute! Love what you did. Now to see if my mother in law will make something like it for my girls....
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! And such an adorable little model! : ) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have not been to a strawberry patch in so long... You did an amazing job with the dress. I would love for you to link up to my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/live-linky-party-11.html
ReplyDeleteHappy Strawberry Season!
Mrs. Delightful
www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
so cute!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! My daughter saw me looking at this dress and now she's begging me to make a strawberry dress for her! I'll have to go find some red fabric!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that ruffly strawberry! What a clever embellishment!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! Such an adorable dress! Thanks so much for linking up at Jillify It!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fabulous week!
Jill
www.jillifyit.com
SO adorable, I bet she loves it!! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ www.cheapcraftymama.com (open now!).
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the dress you made! Looks like you all had a good time!
ReplyDeleteAmber
www.recipeswelove.net
So cute! I love the fabrics you chose, and that strawberry is the perfect embellishment!
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Valerie-
www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
Such a sweet dress and great memories! Love the pictures, polka dot fabric and especially adore the rufflicious strawberry!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!! She could not be any cuter. What a darling outfit. She is a very lucky lady to have a mom like you! :) Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I love the strawberry so much, I going to have to include it a future project!!
ReplyDeleteCutest dress ever AND those little faces are just edible ;)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so cute!! Love the ric rac!!
ReplyDeleteShannon@SewSweetCottage
Super cute! I'd love for you to pass by and link this up to my party.
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So cute Jaime!!! That is beyond adorable!! She is such a cutie.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! And your cutie pie looks super cute with that dress:)
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I died a little when I saw this dress. It's ADORABLE. I need to make one.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for showing me french seams. I've heard the word, but never knew what it meant. I'm going to have to try it. I'm pinning this!
Please come share with my readers. I've subjected them to many a cute little skirt or dress, but nothing quite like this! So cute! http://rhapsodyofcacophony.blogspot.ca/2012/04/pin-ed-it-made-it-party-0427.html
This is just adorable!! I would love for you to link it up at Fantabulous Friday#10 going on now! Linking up enters you for a chance to win free ad space on my blog for the month of May! Hope you'll swing by for a visit!
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I wish I could sew this well.
ReplyDeleteAdorable. As usual!! Love the strawberry theme =)
ReplyDeleteCutest little dress and cutest little lady ever! Great job!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute dress! I would love for you to share this with my "Unveil Your Genius" link party.
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Happy Sunday!
I love that you just whipped up a dress like it is as easy as making a cake!! Love your fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!! And your little model is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the ruffly strawberry for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is just simply delicious! She is adorable!
ReplyDeleteSeriously so cute!! I love the french seams too- thanks for showing us how to do them. I featured this on Scout's Sweet Sundays! http://xstitchandcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/05/scouts-sweet-sundays.html
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