Because I think it's a pretty sweet little dress. It's the Scirocco pattern from Figgy's. I made most of this dress back in August (!) when I thought it might be part of the Amelie Film Petit. It would have been pretty perfect for that one, with the skirt matching H's yarn-dyed black Essex vest. And of course it would need a nice kelly green or bright red cardigan over it. And black Doc Martens.
But once I finished the bodice and the skirt, I realized it was going to be ginormous on her. It's a size 18 months, which is the smallest size. I had been so excited for her to fit into a Figgy's pattern because I love all of them. Anyway, I just never put the skirt and bodice together and it sat in the unfinished pile until a couple weeks ago.
I finished it up and it was still huge. She looked like some kinda strangely immodest nun in it. Ooooooh well... No complaints about the pattern though. That twisted back bodice was a feat of engineering. I would almost say that even if she never wears it, it was all worth the experience of seeing how that sucker came together. Genius stuff.
Maybe next year. One thing is for sure- I can't quit you black Essex linen.
SNOW ANGELS SNOW ANGELS SNOW ANGELS SNOW ANGELS SNOW ANGELS!!!
Wow - I totally fascinated by that design!! Cute, Jess! It will fit her soon enough! Way to finish something in the unfinished pile!
ReplyDeleteI am kind of in love with the back on this dress. No, not kind of...totally in love! I hope she grows into it soon!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric combo. I'm making one right now in 2t. I'm hoping it fits my girl! At least by summer :)
ReplyDeletecute! I got the pattern for this in that whole bundle thing that's happening right now, but I can't imagine how it would look on a kiddo with that open back. But it's beautiful. I'll just be waiting for your review once Elsie does fit into it!
ReplyDeleteOf course I'll probably never make it because clothes scare me, and it looks HARD!
Love!
ReplyDeleteShe'll grow into it before you know it! Summer maybe? Spring? Anyway, it's way cute. And i totally cracked up at the Hendrix photo (and caption). <3
ReplyDeleteIt gorgeous! Hopefully it'll fit her soon...I bet it'll be even more divine with a little girl in it.;)
ReplyDeletethe back of the dress is gorgeous and the ruffles are amazing! i love that linen also, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow -- the linen works so well for this! It is adorable -- can't wait to see it on her once it fits.
ReplyDeleteAh, the black essex linen! It's super cute, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so adorable! I just stashed a few yards of black essex myself -- I love it so!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I need to get my hands on some of that black essex linen. Also. you're the bomb.
ReplyDeleteDang! That is a sweet dress. Fingers crossed she will wear it some day. And yes, yarn-dyed Essex Linen 4-eva.
ReplyDeleteIt'll look so cute when it fits her. Gorgeous fabric choices, as always.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteSame boat,a 4 year old the size of a flea!