So my new skill of free motion embroidery led me to make this special little number. Often times, I feel so bad when I sew because I usually sew True something first. This time, I wanted to make something especially for my little Brave-y…
This was one of those projects that you just felt good about and couldn’t stop until it was done. So fervently I worked during their naps and bedtimes until it was completed. I think the embroidery of the rose took longer than making the dress itself, as I used 5 variations of red/pink and 3 variations of green, so there was a lot of machine threading and unthreading going on, not including all the bobbin winding I did. Ben was quite amazed as he was working next to me as I sewed. He said, “You are drawing with your sewing machine?!!” I like to “wow” the husband, he makes me feel like the smartest girl on the planet!
The dress was inspired by this cardigan from Anthropologie…
It is just the inside of the sweater, but why should something with so much beauty be hidden inside, I thought it belonged on the outside, so I did just that. I really think that Anthropologie ought to take some of their clothes and make a kids line with it. I would be glad to be their gal to help them with that! Who said kids couldn’t be sophisticated?!!
I think the little sleeves are so sweet and the white and black polka dot is a nice contrast with the embroidered rose. The dress closes at the back with a simple little tie…
It really all turned out nicely, just like I envisioned in my head. I am glad that there were no real screw ups because that happens to me often, as I just start cutting the fabric without use of a pattern, so if I mess up, I mess up, and off to the trash it goes or to somebody else that might fit it.
I think all it calls for a now is a cute, little, red cardigan! Anyone know where I can find a simple one? Maybe, I will try to sew one. How do you sew a cardigan?!! I wish I could knit one, but I don’t know how to do that… oh well! I will keep my eye out for one.
My Brave looks so darling in it and I think True got a little jealous as she is now asking for mama to make her one. I got something else in mind for my True, now I just have to find the perfect fabric.
My Brave is definitely a rose like no other…
Have wonderful weekend everyone!
That turned out really well! I think it looks exactly like the anthropologie flower!
Brave looks absolutely adorable. It is an amazing dress!
That is certainly one of the cutest dresses I’ve every seen. And it is even cuter on True. The little flower in her hair is the cherry.
PS. How do you keep that in her hair? My baldie girl can’t keep a hair pin in her fine baby hair. She would love to, she loves hair clips, but none stay.
Or does the flower fall out right after the photo shoot?
absolutely stunning.. you are awesome!
rowena- thank you! True loves it, but Brave loves it even more because it is hers. 😉
My Cakies clips stay really well on baby fine hair, even with babies that don’t have a lot of hair (i.e. my Brave). The only reason the flower comes off is when she pulls it off, but I guarantee it will stay on! Check this out… maybe you will like it…
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14493855
this is gorgeous!
wow!!! You did an amazing job! It’s one of the cutest little dresses I’ve ever seen!
YOU’RE SO GOOD!!!!!!! YAYYYYY!!!!
Wow. That dress is amazing. The fun you must have dressing your little girls! A little shrug would look cute with the dress, too.
And thanks for stopping by. I look forward to reading all your creative endeavors on your beautiful blog!
so…can Molly have this dress when Brave is too big for it??
SO cute!
I am so impressed!! I love it!
Your creativity is inspiring!
Ahhh! I <3 this! Your creations are giving me severe sewer/garment creator envy. I may need to enroll in a sewing class.
WOW. YOU ARE AMAZING.
that is awesome..the last thing i sewed was some cushion covers and im itching to get on the machine but just havent found time to.
seriously Ruby!!! It is beyond wow! How ever did you do that? I like the polka dot fabric you picked too.
…can’t blame True for being a little jealous!
I’ve been reading your blog for a while. This dress you made is out of this world. I agree that Anthropologie should hire you. Your work is an inspiration.
that is tooo cute for words!!! you’re amazing ruby!!
Absolutely gorgeous, Ruby! You did an amazing job on the rose dress, and Brave looks more adorable than ever. Love the matching rosy posy in her hair!!!
Looks beautiful!!
holy cow!!! talk about labor of love!!!!!!! this really rocks!!! you are amazing girl!!!! aww your baby is getting so big. ohh my!!!! hugs and love to all of you.
Wow! That is so gorgeous!
WOWSERS!!!
how bee-you-tea-full!
brave looks adorable – she is really stretching out, losing her chubs with all of her walking about i guess.
the only bummer about this post is the comment about anthropologie needing to do a kids line. occasionally they do, but everything costs a fortune!!! now, i LOVE anthropologie (i get taken there for my birthday, too!), but i can’t even afford their adult clothing most of time (well, not the pieces i really want), and to produce a pint-sized version but charge even close to the same (or more!) just kills me.
ANYWAY. sorry for the rant. i’m poor right now. ;O)
way to wow the hubby, ruby :O) that is always a great feeling.
hugs, susan
susan- i have to agree that their clothes are way too expensive! but my thinking is they will hire me and then i could get discounts and then maybe it wouldn’t be that bad! i will get you discounts too ;)! so i will keep dreaming they hand me a job, so i can design a baby line for them and still work from home… who knows?!!
and yes wowing the husband is fun!
goose and bear- enroll in a class!!! it is worth it and you will love it! really all you need to learn is to thread and machine, wind a bobbin, and a straight stitch… then you can make all your dreams come true!
RUBES!!! THAT’S AMAZING!!!!
SO CUTE!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! GLAD TO BE THE 25TH COMMENT!!!!!! 🙂
i miss you guys. im gonna come see you guys via freeway once im brave enough.
ADORABLE!!! i am so impressed… maybe it’s time i dusted off the sewing machine? nah, ill just watch you 🙂
oh ruby, this is so so great! i’m seriously going crazy -this is SO great.
and yes, you can absolutely link to me- as long as i can link to you too! i’m itching to look around some more, i can just feel the inspiration oozing from your blog! yay!
-katie (katiedid.squarespace)
katie- i am so flattered you like it! i think the world of your blog and creations!!! Of course, you can link to me! I would be honored. Thank you! I already linked you too… you rock!
Oh wow, that dress is so pretty, I think the combination works really well.They have some sweet cardigans here http://www.dpam.com/pulls-gilets-sweatshirts/gilets/gilet-p-1314.html?c=606&cPath=21_22_48
my favourite store for childrens clothes!!
I just found your blog today and had to leave a comment because that dress is so stinkin’ cute. Makes me want to run out and trade up for an embroidery machine first thing this morning.
It looks so great! I’m very impressed, and it makes me want to try that… So cute. I love using Anthropologie’s creations for inspiration. They have the cutest stuff, if only we all had thousands of dollars to spend there…
SOOOOO cute! I love the scale of the rose, covers her little torso perfectly.
You are truly amazing!!! Benny is so right! And just to let you know: if you can sew and embroider like that, you definitely could learn to knit! I think we might be seeing you on Project Runway or something!!! I just love that you are able to see something you like and just create it! Anthropologie is missing out big time if they don’t hire you!!!!
if only I could sew things like you do…you have such an amazing talent for these dresses….makes me yearn for a girl now! (although my dresses would be sewn lovingly by “target”…)do you have any cool ideas for boy things? ( I would like to make something for the boys, but this is not my area…)
ohhhh…you’re soo creative!!! i respect you soo much or your fantasie.., big compliment!!!livi
wow Ruby! You’ve outdone yourself now, artist mama!
*bows down to a true creative genius* haha seriously that dres is like WOW!
Brave looks soooooo adoreable
well done you’ve done an amazing job!
If I was True I would be jealous too hahahaa
You are awesome! What a beautiful dress. Love it!
What a fantastic dress – and it looks adorable on your daughter.
That is ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!!
simply stunning
Stunning dress Ruby, I would love to know what sort of machine you have??? Is it a sewing machine with special embroidery features or a pure embroidery machine? Thanks x