Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Simplicity 2668 - Brown w/ white polka dots baby dress

Surprise! Rachel's and my Easter dresses matched! You might be rolling your eyes or think it's super corny, but I have always wanted to do that if I ever had a daughter. It just seems special to me. And it's not like every dress in her closet has to match mine. She'll probably think it's really un-cool 10 years down the road, but for now it was fun.

Notice her dress has a little bow over the left shoulder just like mine. I did the bottom panel in pink to make it girly and young. I bought some white lacy trim to stitch where the two fabrics come together, but decided against it at the last minute. Also notice the pink bias tape I used to finish the armholes. That was just for fun.

Here's the story on this dress. I procrastinated and finished it up right before midnight on Saturday. Sunday morning rolled around and we weren't running early. (We never are, really.) I figured we would just take pictures after church like we did last year. I wasn't thinking about the fact that Rachel is a baby and her dress would be wrinkled and spit up upon several times, nor that she'd be exhausted when we got home and only interested in going to bed. So here we are a few days later after a fresh washing and pressing, but still looking ever so smart and sassy!

This pose cracks me up. It's a little blurry, but I love how she appears to be dancing.


This was suppose to show you a close up of the bow, but getting a baby to cooperate during a photo shoot is so difficult. I finally gave up.

I still want to get some pictures of us both wearing our matching dresses.

BTW, my Vogue 1176 dress was featured on Vogue's facebook page. I'm not a huge facebook user, but I think the pattern pages are so fun! I've discovered some new talented seamstresses through them.

40 comments:

  1. I think matching dresses is a really cute idea. Rachel looks adorable in her.

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  2. That is sooo cute! You both looked gorgeous. I love the fact that you had 'matching' dresses.

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  3. that is just too sweet! I love that you had "matching" dresses!

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  4. Very sweet dress. Great looking mother-daughter outfits.

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  5. It is so cute, the dress and the girl... and the matching dresses idea...

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  6. I think it's definitely cute and not corny. Besides it's a good way of using up those leftovers right? Rachel looks adorable and she certainly looks like she loves her dress!

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  7. Matching dresses, how fun! I love mother-daughter outfits and father-son outfits too! Your daughter is so darling!

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  8. How cute! Definitely not corny in my book.

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  9. Really cute, matching dresses too! I love the picture of your daughter smiling and laughing.

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  10. Aww, she looks lovely in her Easter dress! Super photos too

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  11. I just went back and saw your easter dress...really stunning! Your daughter's is cute as well. One of the things that I like about sewing for my family is the way that different fabrics turn up in all sorts of places...a dress for Mum, a dress for baby, the inside of a library bag, an ipod cover, a patch on a knee, a ruffle on a top. My daughter is 7 and she still likes to wear the same as me.

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  12. Gorgeous Easter dresses for both of you. Definitely not corny at all. Lovely photos of Rachel as well!

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  13. I like the matching dresses idea andhave every intention of doing the same with my granddaughter. TFS

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  14. This is SO adorable! Love your use of fabrics.

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  15. that is a beautiful dress, such a lovely colour combination and Rachel certainly looks happy in it! I've steered away from making matching clothes with my daughter but only because I could imagine the comments from other people, but secretly I think it's cute while they are still small.

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  16. Cute dress for such a cute little girl! Matching Mom & Daughter is great fun---I like to do the same with mine. Either way- you and the lil' Lady looked perfect for Easter!

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  17. Could she be any cutier. Love the dress. I think it's cute to match maybe it's a Texas thing.

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  18. I love making matching dresses for my girls, it is so cute and fun! You did a great job on both dresses:)

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  19. My mother used to make matching mother/daughter dresses when I was very young. It is a fond memory for both of us. I especially remember our pretty blue dresses with multicolor polka dots one Easter. Sewing has been a great pleasure to me throughout my life and probably one of the best skills that my mother has passed on to me. Keep up the beautiful work.

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  20. I think the dress & it's wearer are just adorable! Can't wait to see pix of the two of you in your dresses together.

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  21. Rachel looks adorable in her Easter frock. :) Thanks for sharing.

    Barb

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  22. I think it is cute and I would want a matching dress with my daughter for Easter too! Adorable baby girl!

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  23. Cute dress! She is so adorable. It looks like she really enjoys taking picture.

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  24. Adorable! Love that she matched your beautiful dress. You must have gotten many compliments at church!

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  25. Beautiful little dress. I totally made my boys match each other on Easter, but not me, sadly. I love the polka dots, and it's a really cute style with the bow.

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  26. Awww, awwww, Awwww!!!! Totally adorable!

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  27. Cute. Cute. Cute.
    I love that you match!

    I love those poses, too. Start 'em young!

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  28. Aww... goo goo baby...! I like how the fabric works so well for both - doesn't look juvenile on you, doesn't look too sophisticated on her.

    I've seen "Mommy -n- Me" outfits clearly sized for jr high girls, and let me tell you, that just looks weird. YMMV. ;)

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  29. I have that pattern!! any issues to be aware of? Super cute...and I sew matching family outfits a lot,

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  30. Rachel looks so cute in her new dress and the idea of matching is perfect, enjoy.

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  31. Goodness, this dress is so cute. I am sure you two were the queens of the Easter parade!

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  32. Oh my goodness that is SOOOOO precious! I LOVE the picture where it looks like she's dancing! Oh, you make me wish I had a little girl...

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  33. The dress is darling, but I just love the "Dancing Photos"!

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  34. Rachel's Easter dress is so perfect and pretty. I love the idea of matching dresses, it's fun, and your choice of fabric works wonderfully for both Mom and daughter. Rachel looks so pretty and happy in these lovely photographs

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  35. Cute dress and baby. I had matching dresses for my mom and myself when I was little, once or twice. It's really a great idea on holidays, some may think it's weird, but it makes for cute pictures.

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  37. Argh! Blogger doesn't like me today. :-(

    The dress is super cute! Don't stop making matching dresses!! ;-)

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  38. Your baby is adorable and her easter dress is so cute.

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  39. Oh man - she is just precious! Love that little dress on her. :)

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