"Daisy Mae" Dress

Since the first season of Project Run & Play, I've been reading along with interest.  It's been fun to see how each contestant interprets the weekly theme.  There have been many beautiful designs showcased. 

This time around, PR&P has an At Home Sew Along contest.  Week 1 is a pattern remix challenge using the Junebug Dress pattern/tutorial.   I'm playing along this week since I've had the Junebug Dress on my to-sew list since the tutorial was first shared last summer. 

Here's my pattern remix:

The Details:

Scalloped Bodice with golden yellow piping and daisy buttons

Petal Sleeves

Scalloped Hem accented with Daisy Buttons

Puff sleeves and a FULL skirt

The dress is a midnight blue cotton/lycra poplin.  I made the piping from a yellow floral quilting cotton and narrow cord.  The bodice has been resized from a 2T/3T to approximately a 5.  I used Ottobre Design 01/10 #15 (Vaahtokarkki blouse) to resize the bodice and for the basis of my sleeves.  I redrew the sleeve shape so that the front and back were the same and added length.  For the petal detail on the sleeve hems, I used a tutorial from No Big Dill.  I drew the scallops along the angled part of the bodice flap pattern.

For the dress skirt I used the full width of my fabric...all 50" of it.  That means the circumference of the hem minus seam allowances is 98".  Perfect for dancing!

BK is wearing a petticoat under the skirt to help accent the fullness. 

Here's a picture of what the dress looks like minus the petticoat...

I much prefer the full look.  Of course, that's coming from a girl who wore a hoop skirt under her wedding dress.:)




I used a tutorial from the Coletterie for the scalloped hem. 

Wonders of Wonders, the Green Bay Packer Cheesehead coordinates perfectly!

Go Pack, Go!

All kidding aside, BK loves the dress.  This morning she begged to wear her blue dress and was quite put out when I made her wait until after breakfast.  After posing for pictures earlier in the day, she's still wearing it.  Gotta love that!