This has turned out to be a very satisfying project. That curtain panel really looks great in the finished product.
The pattern I used does not call for an overskirt, so when I cut the skirt, I cut it about 3 inches wider on each side than the underskirt, so that it would be “fluffy”. I also cut it with the original hem at the bottom, and cut it 3 1/4 inches shorter than the underskirt, so that when I hemmed the underskirt, it is just the right length.
Here is the pattern I used, McCall’s 2053. I bought it in 1999, when Miss Sarah was born, and used it to make a dress for her, too. Her’s was a baby plaid seersucker. It turned out just as cute. I made that hat for Sarah, too. I’m thinking this dress needs a more “baby bonnet” looking hat, though.
I finished the back with baby snaps instead of a button, so that it will be easier on her mommy when she is dressing Amelia. Can’t wait to see the pictures, except that it is about the size to fit a 6-8 month old so I will have to wait. Sigh.
I’m sharing this on Everything Etsy’s “I Made It!” Blog Party
Sandra Merrikin says
Oh, how beautiful! It is so cute. Can’t wait to see photos of Her Majesty in it!
Kim @ Everything Etsy says
Wow…it’s just beautiful! What a special little dress! 🙂
~Kim
Ashley Ann says
So Sweet! Visiting from Everything Etsy
Annabelle says
Absolutely beautiful. Any little girl would be lucky to wear that gorgeous little dress.
megan says
My sentiments exactly, gorgeous…. I don’t I would be so brave to try something so beautiful.