The Girly Girl Twirl Dress
This weeks Project Run and Play challenge was to take a women’s fashion trend, brand, or look and create an outfit for a child. Rather than making a mini-version of an adult look, I decided I wanted to create my own unique look based on several women’s fashion trends that would be truly wearable for a child – thus, I created the Girly Girl Twirl Dress.
These were my inspiration dresses for creating this look………
I have been loving the soft, tiered feminine ruffles, the gorgeous deep jewel-tone colors, and the little lace details that we’ve been seeing in women’s fashion.
I used a super-soft cotton/spandex fabric to create the long-sleeved top for the dress. I also added three tiered ruffles to the end of both sleeves. On the bodice I added tiered ruffles, surrounded by a little lace detail and finished with a gorgeous piece of woven vintage trim.
The skirt of the dress is made from a spandex, ruffle fabric in the a mix of the gorgeous jewel-tone colors. Underneath the dress, I added a pair of black leggings that have a ruffle edge at the bottom (it’s kind of hard to see in the photos). I created a head-band from the ruffle fabric and the vintage woven trim. The look is finished with a pair of Chanel-inspired, black patent-leather, quilted ballet flats.
Comfort is key when it comes to children’s -wear. I really wanted to create a look that was truly wearable for a child. She could run, jump, play or twirl and be incredible comfortable and stylish at the same time! And I know this dress fit the bill, because Savannah did not want to take it off – she told me it was “SO cozy and soft”. Perfect – mission accomplished!!
Head on over to Project Run and Play and vote for your favorite look!
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Lindsay Wilkes is the owner and designer behind The Cottage Mama. She creates timeless, vintage inspired sewing patterns for children’s clothes. She is also a fabric designer for Riley Black Designers / Penny Rose Fabrics, author of the book ‘Sew Classic Clothes for Girls’ and can be seen teaching nationwide and online in her video series ‘Lessons with Lindsay’ sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery machines.
Oh my, how adorable!! You are so amazing!
Have a God Filled Day
Shilrey
Linds, you have THE most adorable, photogenic daughter! She is too cute. And I love all the ruffles- you have some serious sewing skills, mt friend!!! 🙂
Beautiful! Both dress and model. 🙂
I went over and voted for you. Good luck!
Best,
Gloria