Funky Fun Christmas dress

Is it just me, or does this remind you of Whoville & the Grinch? I think it is my favorite one yet!

I tried something new & constructed the skirt from 8 panels instead of one or two solid pieces. I used 3 coordinating fabrics.

Don't you just LOVE those polka dots & pompom trim on the bottom?

I forgot to button the buttons, but there are 3. The top & bottom one are each giant green ones & the middle one is a giant red one.

I am hoping ot make matching pants sometime this week.

The weather has taken a cooler turn so I also want to by a nice white shirt w/ a cute collar & trim the sleeves & collar w/ the pompoms.

BTW: this dress is for my dd. someone @ first thought it was for me....& now I AM tempted to make one for myself...it has a fun retro feel to it......

Thanksgiving Dress

I absolutely LOVE this dress! I found this acorn fabric, {there was only a bit left on the bolt} when I was looking for 'Fall' themed fabric but every thing was gone!

When I saw it I knew it was IT! I paired it w/ this deep red fabric & began the mental wheels turning. lol

The dress is longer than I planned but perfect anyway.






























I also created a small apron to wear w/ it & add more of the acorn motif.

Since these pictures I've also added wide tan, grossgrain ribbon w/ brown polka dots across the waist to tie.

It's so cute! I didn't use a pattern, I used store bought hand-me-down dress as a guide, but the original is much shorter.