Almost Like I Imagined
So remember I mentioned the other Christmas present that was never made. Well this was the idea I had in my head, a dress.
It worked out mostly how I imagined it. Except of course the finishing before Christmas part. Oh and giving it to someone other then Isabelle. Oh and the sash part. It looks just how I imagined it but the construction of it is where it all went wrong.
Originally I was thinking a whole piece for the sash. Then I could make a different color and change it if I was in the mood (that’s because at first I couldn’t decide on a color.) But then I changed my mind, wishy washy aren’t I? I actually tied a test sash on Isabelle. She squirmed and fought it and then when I finally got it on her, she managed to get her hands under it so she was all tied up. That would have been a hilarious picture but Alan freed her before I could grab the camera.
So the sash ended up being purely decorative and doesn’t tie at all. It sounded so easy in my head. But then I couldn’t line it up evenly on the side seams because of the way I made the folds and it was just waaaaay harder than it needed to be.
With the sash trouble it took longer than expected to make but I finished it in time for the last get together of the year.
Hmmm…I didn’t expect her to be wearing so many different colors when I took a picture of the dress. A little crazy, no?
But you can see it fits! Finally!! Something that fits, just like I imagined! 
Very cute! What pattern did you use? I love the fabric.
oh I love that dress, that fabric is perfect! Congrats on making an outfit that fits right away I am still working on that miracle!
That dress is fabulous! I want one in my size!
And that faux sash? To Die for! Love the sewing details!
i love it! the colors are great!!
congratulations! it’s beautiful!
That is such an adorable dress!
Neat fabric! It’s a really cute dress and it turned out so well! Great work!
Congrats to you! Isn’t it the best when it turns out ‘just as you imagined.’ the fabric is so awesome and I love the color combo.
Thank you everyone for the nice comments!
That is such a beauty of a dress!! I have the same amy butler fabric but with another colourcombo! Oh, would you mind if I make one for my girl, exactly like this one with the faux sash! I just love the way you did it with the sewing lines!!!
Wow! And Isabelle sure seems to like it, too! It’s adorable! You’ll have to do a tutorial on how you did the sash. I like the texture.
SO drop-dead-gorgeous cute. Oh, and her dress is cute, too.
i love the orange and blue together.
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What a lovely dress !
i’m lovin’ it!
I love it! The fabric combo is perfect and that sash is inspired.
Love the dress and the pictures of your doll!
Deb
OMG, the dress looks stunning on your little one. I like the deconstructed look of the sash, too.
hi! i found your site a while ago through the shirred dress tutorial (thanks for that!) and have been hooked ever since. your isabelle is a cutie pie, and that dress is amazing. the sash is my favourite part.