Monday, January 7, 2013

Project Run and Play Sew Along Week 1


This year, I'm really wanting to expand and improve my sewing, so I decided to try to diligently follow along with Project Run and Play, though I'll probably skip week.  The first week's challenge was a pattern remix of The Cottage Home Mama's Party Dress.  My version was inspired by a prom dress I saw on (you guessed it) Pinterest.

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To make my version, instead of having a contrast band at the bottom of the skirt, I created two skirts and gathered the top one in 6 places.


 I also used snaps instead of buttons, because I was worried the mystery fabric I was using wouldn't hold up to it.


I love the big bow!


The tutorial was super lovely.  So easy and speedy!


Despite being unsure about the two fabrics I was using, I think it turned out rather well.  It reminds me of sunflowers.


After pictures, Eleanor insisted on staying in her new 'princess dress'.  She was so cute sitting there, I couldn't help taking another picture of her.