Birthday Dress

In about two weeks my little daughter will turn three years old! It only seems three weeks ago since she was born, time seems to pass so much faster since I have kids.

A couple of weeks ago I saw an adorable dress at Girl.Inspired and knew immediately it was The Dress for my daughters birthday. I used another pattern though, one I used for a variety of dresses, that all look different from each other, as you can see below.

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The dress I made this time from the same pattern:



For the basic bodice I used dark blue silk, for the upper dress I used black lace.
I'm happy to say my daughter LOVES her  dress! 

Comments

  1. Isobel MorrellJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Isn't it great when you find a pattern like this one that you can use more than once! The latest version is very grown up - no wonder your daughter loves it! Hope she has many wonderful times wearing it, before growing out of it!

    Happy New Year. Isobel Morrell: www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.com

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    1. LizJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM

      Yes, it is, Isobel! Thanks for your nice comment! Liz

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  2. thisblogisnotforyouJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Wow, this is so beautifully done! Love it! stopping by from sunday funday ;)

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  3. dee deeJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Oh how pretty!
    dee dee

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  4. Maude LynnJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    That is so beautiful!

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  5. Schöne Dinge von SonnenblumeJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    very beautiful!
    Sonnenblume

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  6. Hayu MaselliJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Hello Liz,

    Thank you so much for your visit and lovely comment. wow these dresses so adorable. I should prepared some dresses for my daughter too, I use the Olabelhe pattern.
    you are very talented in sewing.
    I just a beginner ;)
    wishing you a happy new year and nice week
    Ayu

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    1. LizJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      Thank you for your very sweet comment, Ayu! I'm not a great sewist myself; it's just an easy pattern :-). Have a nice weekend yourself and thanks for visiting! Liz

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  7. LVJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    You are an amazing seamstress. What a savings when you can sew like that. Great job and an adorable dress.

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  8. stitchin' girlJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    WOW!! What a beautiful dress. I'm sure your daughter looks lovely in it!

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  9. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    What a beautiful dress--lucky girl!

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  10. Janice @ Better off ThreadJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    That is a beautiful dress! I love the lace overlay. What pattern did you use? Thanks for linking up with Sew Cute Tuesday!

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    1. LizJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:07 PM

      Thank you, Janice! I made up the pattern myself. Just an upper part and a circle skirt. I cut the silk and the lace the same and before I stitched upper part and skirt together I stitched the lace upon the silk.
      Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  11. Heather FeatherJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Such a cute dress! I love the navy and the lace overlay. It's the perfect combination! Your daughter will love it!
    Thanks for linking up!

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    1. LizJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM

      Thanks, Heather! My daughter looks lovely in it, but doesn't every mother say her kids looks great in whatever they wear, haha?

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  12. Pam @Threading My WayJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    A beautiful dress, Liz!!! Isn't it great when you find a pattern that you can use many times.

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    1. LizJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:09 PM

      Yes, it is, Pam! I guess I used this pattern for the seventh time now (I didn't publish all the different dresses I made from it). Thanks for visiting and see you at your link parties! Liz

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  13. The Domesticated PrincessJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    It's beautiful! I need to look into buying this pattern.

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  14. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    The dress is beautiful. I sure wish I could sew!

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  15. Meaningful MamaJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    What a beautiful dress. You have done an amazing job. Jodi @ www.meaningfulmama.com

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Gorgeous dress! I love the combo of the blue silk and black lace! Wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!

    T'onna

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  17. Christina at I Gotta Create!January 14, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Beautiful! Your daughter is a lucky girl to have such a talented mom.

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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  18. Life according to LenettaJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Hi, Great post. I found you through the blog hop. Now following you.Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance.
    Be sure and check out my new Blog Hop that we just started, It's Weekly Goals Link Up. It's a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. :) Here's the link in case you want to check it out. Thanks again.http://lenettacarnes.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekly-goals-linkup-html

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    1. LizJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:57 PM

      Thanks for visiting and following me, Lenetta!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Wow, that is so fancy! She's going to be beautiful for the party! The time does go by fast, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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    1. LizJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

      Yes, time flies! Even more when you have kids, don't you think? Thanks for your nice comment! Liz

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  20. Schulz FamilyJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Visitng from Sew Darn Crafty. I love the dress. Amazing

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  21. TheresaJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    So pretty! My youngest turns 11 in May. I miss all those frilly, pretty dresses. Thanks for linking up @ Dearcreatives.com

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