Addy's Birthday Dress

I can't believe I actually made a DRESS!!  For some reason, I had sewing clothing as an impossible task never to be attempted, so I am thrilled that I actually completed this project.  I followed the tutorial from Craftiness is Not Optional.  I did some modifications on my own and they actually turned out!  I wish I would have had an exact pattern because the fit it not "just right" but for not having a pattern I'd say I did pretty well.

I decided to pick a fabric that will go with the color scheme of Addy's party, so she will match!

This was also my first experience making button holes!  I found the manual for my yard sale sewing machine online so I was able to figure it out.  I don't have the fancy one step button hole feature so I did them manually.  They weren't exactly the same, but they work!

It was very hard to get a decent shot of Addy in her dress because she can't stand on her own, but here is our best try! 

(The color on this photo is WAY off because I had to edit it for the dress to show up best)

I have already made a few alterations since taking this photo, I put a couple of darts around the high waist for a better fit and I lowered the neckline a bit so it sits better on her while she's moving around.   

Not too bad for my first ever clothing project, eh?  I would also like to note that this project was way easier than my horrible clutch, beautiful bibs, and maybe even easier than my kindle covers. 

I may make this a tradition for her young years.  Real Meaning: I may make this a tradition until she can verbally express how much she hates a dress that I make her.