This is one I'm very happy with. I started this dress in April. Of the few smocking projects I've done, this is by far the best. Improvement should come with practice and so I will keep practicing. It is very enjoyable to do. A nice sit down project.
The pattern for the dress is Kimberly's Sundress from Classic Smocking by Cheryl Lohmann.
The Smocking Pattern was a variation I did from a free pattern called Symphony of Roses.
We let her walk in her mother's flower garden.
If you start singing a song, she starts twirling and dancing. It always works.
This is linked to Made by You Monday and Creative Me.
Also linked to Quilting Party Tuesday and Quilt Story.
Also linked to Quilting Party Tuesday and Quilt Story.
I love the smocking! The fabric is darling, the dress is too and I think the ruffly straps are precious, but the little girl wearing it is the best part! I think I will have to commission a granddaughter so you can make me one of those dresses also.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this on her yesterday, I knew that only the best could have made it!! :-) So darling.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I'll try that singing for twirling trick next time I see her.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress for a beautiful little girl! Your smocking is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteShe looks beautiful! I made the same dress for my youngest daughter 8 or 9 years ago. I love that smocked dresses are timeless. Lovely job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dress! I am totally charmed by your adorable little redhead!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie and love the red hair! Beautiful smocking, that took a lot of time, thanks for sharing!
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What an adorable little dress!!! Beautiful smocking!!! Love the details... embroidered flowers, piping and the lace. I would love for you to share this at our ONGOING linky that's just for Girls' Dresses...
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Hi Elaine, I've featured your smocked dress today...
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Gorgeous!! I love the fabric and the smocking is amazing! I'm so impressed with your talents! And your little model is by far the best part! : )
ReplyDeleteVery pretty indeed. Well done you.
ReplyDeleteWow! Very nice job! I have always wanted to try it but have not had the courage.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress, its beautiful and so is the little redhead. She is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI've looked for that pattern for a long time to smock for my little granddaughter. Since then she has another little sister and I really want to do this dress. Would anyone know where I could buy it. I have looked on ebay for about 4 yrs and surfed the internet looking for it? I
Hello! Just stumbled upon this older blog post of yours...wondering if this pattern "Kimberley's Sundress" is still available...can you help? Thanks so much, Jenn
ReplyDeleteI cannot locate this pattern. It is out of print. Do you have any idea of where I can get it? Thank you, Diane
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