Raisin Dress
Since the girls and I had raisins for our snack this afternoon, we simply had to play with them and make dresses! I wanted a contrasting sash and a trim at the hem ruffle, so I left a blank space there to show it. I think it turned out very well and makes the dress more complex and interesting than otherwise. This is the design for a few dresses I'll be making for spring, and I can't wait to see how my chosen fabrics will work done up into it. It's as close to Retro 70's as I get, and then only because it's a flattering style. (I lived through the 70's the first time and have no wish to return there.) But there were a few things about that time that I like: ruffled hems, empire waistlines, and wide sleeves. This dress has them all!
Since the girls and I had raisins for our snack this afternoon, we simply had to play with them and make dresses! I wanted a contrasting sash and a trim at the hem ruffle, so I left a blank space there to show it. I think it turned out very well and makes the dress more complex and interesting than otherwise. This is the design for a few dresses I'll be making for spring, and I can't wait to see how my chosen fabrics will work done up into it. It's as close to Retro 70's as I get, and then only because it's a flattering style. (I lived through the 70's the first time and have no wish to return there.) But there were a few things about that time that I like: ruffled hems, empire waistlines, and wide sleeves. This dress has them all!