This dress is another one I remember from my childhood. Floral material was so popular for little girls at that time.....and tons of pink! ") My mom was creative and would altar a pattern and was therefore able to come up with so many different looks. (She actually did not have to use a pattern most times). I used a combination of pink and floral for this dress. I used a scalloped collar and pearl buttons on it and pink trim for the cuffs. The apron has flowers at each scallop. I cut the flowers from the same paper as the dress. I had this little girl on a label in my stash and thought she was perfect for this dress. I added the little bird to the left side. Then I added the phrase "Dream with your eyes wide open."
I love this paper I used on the back. I thought it looked like something from my era. I used part of a small bingo card for the back and cut out a tiny stamped doll (from B-Line Designs) to add next to it. The label I used for the signature is actually part of the card from which I cut my phrase for the front.
Very nice! Looking back, isn't it amazing how much was accomplished - the sewing, cooking, cleaning, caring for family, working.... all done by hand!
ReplyDeleteYes, amazing! I'm reading a light-hearted mystery about a caterer. She has a teenage son and amid all the hub-bub that goes on in her life, she is constantly cooking and setting up schedules to follow, running to and fro and managing a household. It really makes me think of my mom and Dad and how much work they could accomplish in one day! This was such a great round robin!
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