I made the 12-18 month size, and at 18 months, she is still getting lots of wear out of it. Seeing her in it made my heart sing. She's such a sweet kiddo.
In other Geranium news, Alison Glass has featured several projects made with her new Field Day fabric, including the Geranium dress I made for spring market. You should check out the post, as she's giving away a fat quarter bundle and an Aurifil box!
Alison was kind enough to send me some of her upcoming Field Day fabric and asked that I make another little Geranium dress for her booth. She also sent some Andover Chambray (the skirt fabric). This is my second time using the chambray and it is so lovely for garments. Side note: I also recently bought a cut of the Textured Solids, and I'm excited to use it!
I used Aurifil 1148, which I especially like on the heathered purple chambray.
I don't think I'll ever run out of buttons, thanks to my grandmother. I found these little yellow buttons in a box of her treasures (and I'm thankful she instilled me with a love for sewing!).
I love the little pocket and the tiny gathers, too. There are lots of great details in this dress.
I know I've said it before, but the Geranium Dress is such a great gift, and easy to stitch.
Congrats, and thanks to everyone that entered!
I'm not sure if you've tried the Geranium dress pattern by Rae, but you should if you have a little girl to sew for. I've made several of these dresses, and I recently finished a few more. My friend, Rue, just had her second child. I thought her oldest, lovingly referred to as Tadpole, might like a dress.
I used this favorite Garden Party print, with a fun orange print for the yoke lining.
My grandmother has shared a collection of buttons with me, and I found these in her stash.
I also made a few that were intended for a craft show last fall. I wasn't able to participate, but decided to add the dresses to my etsy shop.
This is such a great pattern for baby shower gifts, and for big sisters, too!
Alison sent me this adorable Clover Sunshine print and some Andover chambray to make this version. Alison shared it at her Quilt Market schoolhouse session.
I just love the button details on this dress, and the fun print she sent for the lining (also from Clover Sunshine)!
I have now sewn this dress several times, and I really enjoy making them! I always drag my feet on the hem and buttonholes. It's the little things.
I hope you are all having a great week!
I made two versions to practice, both of which have been gifted to special peeps.
First, a 12-18 month version, with gathering. This was made for my sweet little niece, Adelaide. She turns one in December, and her mom tells me it will work well for several months. I think it's always smart to sew a little big for kiddos, and hopefully, she can wear this well into spring.
Version two is for Ara Jane's Ingrid. I sent that little scalloped hat to Ara Jane for her soon-to-be-second, and this dress for the almost big sister! This version has pockets, is a 2T top (not a dress), and has pleats.
And look. The buttons. Adorable.
I plan to make a few for the craft show, but I also expect this will be a go-to baby gift.
Contrary to recent posting, I do not have babies on the brain. So don't get any ideas, mom, Nicke and Amanda. xoxo.
P.S. Go check out yummy recipes over on Deb's blog today! She included Ara Jane's granola!
