I found this post I wrote a while back, but for some reason I never posted it. And since I have been spending more time sewing lately, I thought it would still be fun to put up on the blog.
Here is a DIY for you sewers out there. I made a little dress for Chloe for her first birthday. You can see how her party turned out here on my daughter Brittny's Blog. It was the cutest 1 year old birthday party.
I found a basic McCall's Pattern.
I wanted to switch it up a bit so I cut the pattern to give it an empire waste. When you do this, you have to remember to give each peace a seam allowance. I added the seam allowance with some white pattern paper I have.
Next, I wanted to give it some ruffles, so I cut four pattern pieces the width of the pattern plus an extra 6 inches to make a ruffle. This is the white rectangular shaped paper sitting on top of the pattern pieces.
I cut the base of the dress out of a white cotton lining fabric with a cute Amy Butler fabric for the top. I added the ruffles out of a white on white plaid voile fabirc to the basic dress.
Instead of using store bought bias tape, I made my own and added it for the band at the bottom of the empire waste and at the straps.
I also made a matching bunting. Here is the Post for the making of it.
Awe, look how little Chleo was.
One year old birthday parties are a big deal. We should be having another one hear in a few months for Claire. I better start working on her first birthday dress.
Talk to you soon!
Love,
Carol
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