sweet little pilgrim
I mentioned the other day that my friend asked me to make her daughter something else- a dress for their upcoming trip to the East Coast and Colonial Williamsburg (or was it Plymouth Plantation?) Either way, I finished it yesterday and it it is adorable.
Made from this pattern, it was the most complicated dress I have ever sewn (and I made my own wedding dress!) I didn't line the bodice to keep it light-weight for the hot weather, so are were more exposed seams on the inside than I would normally like. Other than that, it turned out great, and she really seems to like it.
And the icing on the cake? In a few years after she has outgrown it, little N will probably get to wear it too.
Happy Monday. J and I are going to make some lemon bars now! Shall I save you one?
Comments
um, yes, save me one! I LOVE the dress! I have looked at that pattern a few times ... we are so into period costume around here. Also, I have to tell you something funny. Yesterday a friend of mine was staying the night with us on her way to a test, and E was telling her about our trip. She said that she didn't want to leave your house because she thought she was kind of in love with J! LOL. I'm not sure exactly what she meant by it, because I always say I'm in love with things like, oh, napkins. So I think it was totally like she didn't even know what she was saying, in a way. But I thought you'd think it was cute. :)
Posted by: Grace | July 28, 2008 02:41 PM
That is precious! I'm in awe of your sewing skills. And yes, a lemon bar (or two) would be lovely!
Posted by: Leslie | July 28, 2008 02:49 PM
Just darling. Maybe you should make two batches of lemon bars :)
Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 28, 2008 03:27 PM
That is an awesome dress- just lovely! I've always wanted to head to Williamsburg. And please, please save some lemon bars for me!
Posted by: jessica | July 28, 2008 03:40 PM
I think it is awesome she is going in costume! So cute!
And yes, I would like a lemon bar please...or two.
Posted by: Rachel | July 28, 2008 03:49 PM
That is a sweet dress. Completely adorable. (And I can't believe you made your wedding dress! You go, girl!)
Posted by: lera | July 28, 2008 04:06 PM
Oh what a doll! Completely adorable dress.
Posted by: Morgan | July 28, 2008 04:26 PM
oh my gosh alicia. i cannot even believe you made that! and i was going to say , before i read this, this makes me think of colonial willaimsburg! m. & i honeymooned there, i love that place. i love that era. and this, that you made, is amazing!!
and you made your own wedding dress?!?! i'm gonna click that link and see :)
and now you're making lemon bars?!!?
ah man, this is too much. and believe me, this is the best thing i've laid eyes on all day! and you know what i mean!
Posted by: hrsj | July 28, 2008 06:16 PM
alicia, it is so beautiful! you are such a sweet friend. i hope there are lemon bars left...
Posted by: erin | July 29, 2008 07:18 AM
SO cute - what a beautiful job! Ooohh, I'd love to see your handmade wedding dress :)!
Posted by: Our Green Nest | July 29, 2008 07:42 AM
that is absolutely perfect! and yes, i would love a lemon bar! going over to anthropologie tomorrow night?
Posted by: heidi | July 29, 2008 03:16 PM
well done! she looks fantastic!
Posted by: meg | July 29, 2008 06:57 PM
It is adorable! She looks so cute in it too.
Posted by: Marissa | July 29, 2008 11:35 PM
I stumbled upon your weblog this morning when searching for a smock pattern (through a search engine) and I am so glad I ended up here. Great site!! Beautiful photography and artistry...keep up the good work!!
Posted by: And Miles To Go.... | July 30, 2008 08:05 AM
this is so sweet , my you are talented! and yes , please save me a bar!
Posted by: Nicole | July 30, 2008 09:51 AM
such a cute dress. you did a great job! and i am very impressed that you made your own wedding dress!
Posted by: amy | July 31, 2008 11:48 AM
What a sweet little pilgrim!
And yes, I'd love a lemon bar!
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | July 31, 2008 02:41 PM
I love it! Girls love dressing up for places like that, don't they? What fun to have it all ready for her trip.
So fun running into you last week.....
LA xo
Posted by: Leigh Ann | July 31, 2008 04:46 PM
Beautiful work. I love it. Little girls just love dressing up...I still remember those days even if they were like a zillion years ago :)
Posted by: raina | August 1, 2008 09:34 AM