Collars, sleeves and buttons, oh my!

I consider myself a novice at sewing apparel. I typically avoid anything with collars, sleeves or buttons. In fact, I don't think I've ever sewn a collar.

So this dress was a bit intimidating. I had the mint green striped seersucker in my drawer and yesterday got a bee in my bonnet to make it into an Easter dress.  Is there anything cuter than a toddler in seersucker?

I found a pattern that I'd bought at the thrift store ages ago and it was exactly what I had in mind, poufy sleeves, collar, gather at the yoke.  Perfect.

I followed the directions very carefully and very closely. I practiced my button holes several times on scrap.  And lo and behold, it came together perfectly during ONE (3.5 hour!) nap.  Bright green buttons were a little gift from Peptogirl.

In the interest of full disclosure, I had to bribe her with a cookie to get her to try on the dress.  This is what she wears when I let her choose her own clothes.

And now for the three Pay it Forward winners:
Jill Swensen (her wall decals are SO cute--check them out)
Deb Troti--a fellow Sacramento Craft Mafia member!
Richelle F (who is a apparently a math geek. I guess I am too, I know what an actuary is)
Turns out the first three commenters won but I did have a random drawing.  So, email me your mailing address and a little surprise will arrive soon(ish).  And don't forget to pay it forward on your own blog if you've got one. Thanks for playing!

Comments

[CurlyPops]

You did a fantastic job with that dress but I do really like the way she has dressed herself. I want one of those hats!

[Richelle F]

That dress is so cute!
Wow, I win! I guess I have to figure out something to pay it forward with.

[Darlene]

The dress is cute. You did a great job. I love, love, love the buttons!
If I let my 2 yr old pick out her clothes she only wants to wear jammies.

[Debie Trotti]

Wow! I can't believe I won. Thanks so much. Going to pay it forward on my blog!