I don't have any Farmer's Wife blocks to share today but I did make this dress for my 7 year old. However, despite measuring the dress on her throughout each step - it ended up way too small. Fortunately, I might be able to alter it a bit to fit my 18 month old instead (yes, I was that off in the sizing!!!) Maybe next time I should use an actual pattern instead of just trying to wing it.
The Let's Get Acquainted Link Up is being hosted by Nat at Made in Home this week. Click here to see all of Nat's beautiful makes and how she has them displayed around her home and to link up your latest post.
I have had the opposite problem recently - making a dress that is way too roomy for my skinny 6 year old! I have just bought a patternmaking course on Craftsy so that next time I will know how to adjust the bodice as the length is fine. Lovely fabric btw - lucky 18 month old getting a bonus dress!
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad, it's really cute though! I seem to have the problem whenever I wing it too, always ends up too small.
ReplyDeleteI just love how you planned to make it for your 7 year old and your baby gets it now. Babies always get the best things.
ReplyDeletereally like the fabric you used in that dress! I'm sure your 18 month old won't mind ;)
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Beth, even if the sizing was off. I love those fabrics and have had them in and out of my online shopping cart more times than I can count. How did you like sewing with voile? Any tips?
ReplyDeleteStill cute!! lol
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It looks cute! At least you attempted to make clothes...I am terrified of making clothes.
ReplyDeleteStefanie
Oh no! But the dress sure is beautiful! What is the fabric name? I've not seen it before and love it!
ReplyDeleteVery very cute! I love the fabric, what is it? Thanks for letting me host let's get acquainted!
ReplyDeleteGood job there was a mini-me around to get the benefit of all your hard work Beth! It looks lovely
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful dress - however big!
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are SO pretty. I hope it works for your younger daughter, if not now, later!
ReplyDeleteLinda F.
Oh what a gorgeous dress! Thank goodness it will be worn by your little one!
ReplyDeleteLOL! It's pretty though!! Happy to be able to link up today! I've done nothing but home stuff lately! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks adorable, beautiful fabrics. And even if the sizing was a bit off your younger daughter gets a new dress :)
ReplyDeleteI started my Farmer's wife quilt! I just need to blog about :)
Sad - it's really cute! Little sister will look so cute in it!
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