Baby Girl's birthday is this week, and there's a family party this weekend. I wanted to make her something special to wear...so I made
Figgy's Sunki Dress! Love this pattern.
I have no idea what this fabric is...I grabbed it at an estate sale a while back. I think it's a home decor fabric - it's a pretty heavy weight, which is nice for the structure of this dress. I'm curious to try another version with something that has a little drape to it, though. The navy is just quilter's cotton.
I had heard some scary things about the pocket construction...and reading the directions ahead of time didn't boost my confidence...but once I sat down with the pieces and actually started putting everything together it came together without much incident. And in case you're looking really closely - after I was successful with the pockets and shoulders I went out on my own with the shoulder pleats and the way the sleeves are installed, a little out of habit and a little out of laziness.
It IS a bit on the short side...especially for fall/winter...so I plan on adding tights and boots.
The weather forcast it looking a bit warm for long sleeves, tights, and boots this weekend, though. May end up being more a Birthday-Gift Sunki than a Birthday-Party Sunki. I think she'll be okay with that.
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Cute! This pattern is on my list for E, too. Hopefully I can get to it before she grows out of the size I've cut. Hahaha
ReplyDeleteHa! It actually did come together a lot faster than I thought it would...if that's encouraging at all.
DeleteOh, it's just adorable! And that last shot is so precious:) When the weather gets cooler, it will be the perfect dress to wear with the tights and boots - a stylin' young lady!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The forecast has recently changed and it's looking like boots weather for party day this weekend after all - excited!
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