Monday, January 30, 2012

Taylin's Birthday Dress--$5 Fairy Dress

We do friend/themed parties every four years.  This year was Taylin's 8th.  She wanted a fairy party and a fairy dress to go with it.  She was specific about her vision:  Primrose Fairy from the Fairy Chronicles.  I already had so much sewing for Taylin's birthday this year.  She didn't know I was working on a quilt for her, so I couldn't explain to her that I didn't have time to sew her fairy dress.  Baptism dress wasn't a good enough excuse, because her baptism was a month later.
 
I had picked up this skirt at the thrift store for $5.  I hadn't pinned it's future until now.  I could do a quick fairy dress.

I cut it off sleeves (ripped out the tag).

 I cut a little off the bodice for fit and trimmed some off the side.
 I am not a tutorial blogger, so there are steps missing and pictures lacking.  Remember this was a quick fix to make a happy fairy.
front view 
I added the cut of pieces to the top to make sleeves.  I then used some green I had to make a sash.  I also used some of the scraps to make a little flower for the front. 


back view
I didn't have to add a zipper, because it was already there.  The sash is gathered in the front.  It probably could have been a little snugger around the bodice, but again...it worked for her party. Pictures of my Primrose Fairy and her party coming soon.

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