I hope y’all enjoyed Sumo’s dress yesterday. Today I’m excited to show you mine – a dress version of the Rose T-shirt.
And the best part? I have a free pattern upgrade for you. If you have the Rose T-Shirt Pattern, you just print off this one, then tape it to the bottom of your front and back pieces. Click HERE to get the upgrade.
I am obsessed with the Lisette lawn and voile prints at Joann. I think I bought some of all of them.
The jersey for the dress is from The Fabric Fairy. I only had a yard of it, so I had to add the print band at the hem – but I love the detail (which is not noted on the pattern, but fairly easy to do. Just cut the dress off 1/2 inch below where you want the band to start). I also used the last bits of knit binding from this project to finish the sleeves – I love the little pop of green there.
I wore the dress with my new crocheted TOMS. I have joined the cult of TOMS, and have brainwashed my mom into it too. They are quite possibly the most comfortable shoes ever.
The dress looks great without the belt, light and summery and just A-line enough to skim past my tummy rolls.
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beautiful. great job!
I love the idea of making it into a dress! Love the Toms, I regret throwing mine out after they got a hole in them, there are so many fun DIY projects to do with them if that happens….
This dress is super cute Melissa! You are making me want to actually attempt sewing clothing for ME!
Oooh, this came out so cute! I love the fabrics and it looks great with and without the belt!
Wow, that is a great dress!!! Love it!
Melissa, you are too much! This looks so comfy and perfect for the hot summer months! Love the Toms!
You made this? It is way cute!
That dress is awesome! If I were you I would wear it a few times a week this summer! Amazing!
Jenny @ Seamingly Smitten
That is darling Melissa!! I love the colors – so summery. And it looks cute with and without the belt!
This is awesome!WHO wouldn’t love it!
http://www.blissfulsewing.blogspot.com
Really cute! Congratulations!
LOVE your post.. This is FAB.. I adore your shoes.. So darn cute! GREAT outfit. I love the color co-ordinations happening.. . I would LOVE LOVE if you could link this post to my Mannequin Monday’s happening today. Great style, lovely blog you have here and I’m officially a follower.. I look forward to stopping in more and indulging… Thanks SO much in advance.. Wishing you an amazing week ahead.. xo~ Marilyn http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/06/mannequin-mondays-you-wear-it-best-diy.html#comments
i love the colors in this dress, and i want to hear more about the toms. are they REALLY that comfy???
This is such a great idea,thanks for sharing!!
http://www.blissfulsewing.blogspot.com
Oh, I love this!!!! Will definitely have to try =)
Visiting from Keeping It Simple
Love the Rose Dress! I have your Rose t-shirt pattern so I think I may need to make a comfy and cute dress for summer. Thanks for the add-on too!
What a beautiful summer dress and I love the shoes! Stopping by from Keeping It Simple linky party.
Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/06/kids-roll-up-nap-blanket.html
Your tutorial is in the top 3 most clicked on links from last weeks Make it Monday party on Brassy Apple! congrats!
super cute and love the colors, and LOVE that $2 belt, lucky! okay, i’m closer to getting tom’s myself, only knew what they were 2 weeks ago! thanks for the sundress series, everyone is great.
kudzu