I fell in love with Rosie’s fabrics for Lecien when I saw them in Houston last October. I’ve never made my love for all things Melly & Rosie a secret, so it’s likely not a surprise that I could not wait to get my grubby, needs-a-manicure hands on some of this yummy fabric.
Which is why it’s taken me three months to finally buy some.
OK, not really. The real reason is that 1) I’ve been incredibly wrapped up in The Project to the point that I’ve had no time — or interest — for personal sewing and 2) I try to know what I’m going to make with a fabric before I buy it because my tendency is to collect and I try to keep that from happening.
Whew!
After a nearly three-month break from sewing (with only a couple of exceptions), I finally regained my focus and was ready to dive into Grandmother’s Flower Garden. Luckily for me, Sarah had recently received a shipment of the new ModKid sewing patterns. In no time at all, I’d grabbed the Isabel, a couple of bolts of fabric and was picturing the results in my head.
The two main prints I used are from Rosie’s line (or range, as those Aussies call it) but I pulled a great polka dot from Henry Glass to accent. Polka dots just make me happy and I love using them with anything and everything!
Miss L was a little skeptical about the dress when I showed her the pattern and fabrics but she quickly came around after it was sewn. I did make a couple of goofs while sewing but nothing I can’t live with. When you take a crack at it, make sure you really pay attention to sewing around the straps so they come out nice and even, with pretty points. And look at the stitching diagram of the pocket before you sew it so the little swoop at the bottom retains its shape. Patty does such a great job of making sure the instructions are clear and complete, so I really have no one but myself to blame.
I’m loaning the dress to the shop until the weather warms up, so you can check it out in person if you’re in the Atlanta area. And I’ve got some more Grandmother’s Flower Garden sewing on the agenda next week with a quilt that also is destined for the shop. First, though, I need to finish sketching it out and making sure I have all the measurements right before I cut it.
25 February, 10:04 pm
I am a sucker for anything that has a aqua and red colorway!
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25 February, 10:56 pm
Sweet! Good to see you are sewing again.
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25 February, 10:57 pm
So pretty! I love that fabric. Miss L would be cute in anything at all, but that outfit is a keeper.
Melissa
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25 February, 11:04 pm
It is so cute in that fabric! I love that pattern. I’ve actually made it 3 times already & my granddaughters love it. It works really well over a long sleeved top too for cooler weather!
26 February, 12:40 am
Love it!!! The fabric is tooo cute…and of course Miss L is to!
26 February, 9:12 am
Love red and aqua! The dress is so sweet!
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26 February, 9:13 am
I’ve got to giggle at the picture. It looks to me like her face is saying, “See, Mom, I told you all along that this dress was going to be super cute!”
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26 February, 3:07 pm
I would like to think that it’s only been a 3 month break from sewing for me, but after I nearly had an allergy attack when blowing the dust off the machine last night…I know better. I think this is the sweetest little project in which to wet your sewing toes again!
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26 February, 6:18 pm
Miss L gets cuter by the minute, I swear! Those fabrics are gorgeous and so is the dress!
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1 March, 1:03 am
this is so so cute! adorable little dress!
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1 March, 12:07 pm
absolutely fabulous! you have a great eye for pairing fabrics together!
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4 March, 12:07 am
Oh. This is just too cute for words. So is the wee model.
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5 March, 5:36 pm
WOW- it has been SO LONG since I’ve visited your blog (like years). You little one has grown so much, she is beautiful! I see you are still creating some great delights! I’ll be stopping by more often again!
Happy Weekend!
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