Monday, January 07, 2008

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.
Dress for Isabelle

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.
Close up of sash

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.

Crazy outfit
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 it fits!
But you can see it fits! Finally!! Something that fits, just like I imagined! :)

19 Responses to “Almost Like I Imagined”

  1. Tara Says:

    Very cute! What pattern did you use? I love the fabric.

  2. Stefanie Says:

    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!

  3. Laurel Says:

    That dress is fabulous! I want one in my size!

    And that faux sash? To Die for! Love the sewing details!

  4. meredith Says:

    i love it! the colors are great!!

  5. Coralee Says:

    congratulations! it’s beautiful!

  6. futuregirl Says:

    That is such an adorable dress!

  7. Dalila Says:

    Neat fabric! It’s a really cute dress and it turned out so well! Great work!

  8. Beth H Says:

    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.

  9. Kuky Says:
    Thank you everyone for the nice comments! :)
  10. hilde Says:

    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!!!

  11. Trixie Says:

    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.

  12. Kari Says:

    SO drop-dead-gorgeous cute. Oh, and her dress is cute, too. ;)

  13. jeanetta Says:

    i love the orange and blue together.
    and i an tagging youfor 5-8 radom things about you.

  14. jl Says:

    What a lovely dress !

  15. esther Says:

    i’m lovin’ it! ;)

  16. Mary Says:

    I love it! The fabric combo is perfect and that sash is inspired.

  17. debbie yoshii Says:

    Love the dress and the pictures of your doll!

    Deb

  18. Jade Says:

    OMG, the dress looks stunning on your little one. I like the deconstructed look of the sash, too.

  19. chanelle Says:

    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. :)