One of the things I plan to give Mollie and Delia for Easter each year is a new Easter dress. I did both of their dresses in striped seersucker this year. Partly because I had a bunch of this blue striped seersucker in my stash that I wanted to use up, but also because nothing is more spring-y than seersucker! Here are some details from Delia's dress. The pattern I used was Simplicity 2668.
I used fold over elastic lace inside the armholes instead of bias tape. It's both softer and prettier, I think.
I also decided not to put a zipper in the back. It just seems weird to me to have a zipper in the back of a baby dress, I don't know why! Instead, I sewed up the back, leaving a slit a few inches long, and made a little fabric loop for a single button at the top.
More pictures to come once she wears it on Easter. Mollie's dress just needs a few more finishing touches. Hopefully I'll be able to get a few good pictures of them together in their dresses!
looks super cute. I agree the button is a better idea then the zipper.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I agree with you on the button too. That lace on the inside is fun!
ReplyDeleteI like the ways you adapted it. I can't wait to see her in it!
ReplyDeleteLove this dress and I think the lace binding makes it super sweet.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I love seersucker...
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I agree about zippers on baby dresses. I am trying to do more buttons to save $ on notions, too. Happy Easter!!!
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