Bubbles and birds - THE dress of summer 2013
By Victoria As-it-Seams - 15:39
This has definitely been the dress of the summer. Washed and worn loads and every time Missy puts it on it makes me smile.

I love this dress so much that I can't believe I let my little girl eat an ice lolly wearing it. (But I also try to remind myself that clothes are for wearing and having fun in). And I'm not really letting my daughter play on a railway lines. We're at a very quirky art fair in our town.
The bubble skirt is just the sweetest silhouette and so easy to achieve. An is about to release her third pattern, the ever-so-pretty Hanami top, but I hope that doesn't overshadow the charms of the bubble dress!
The fabric is Rashida Coleman Hales' 1000 Cranes from her Tsuru collection for Cloud 9 and bought from Laughing House. It's gorgeous organic cotton. And I'm so obsessed with this fabric, that I've got a half metre stashed away. I've got a crazy plan that next summer I may replace the skirt with a longer version! The pattern is fully lined - and I used an old cot sheet. I added navy piping to the collar and waist, creating graphic lines.
There's something so lovely about the bubble skirt, it makes me smile, makes Missy smile, and has random passers-by smile...It's our happy dress...
3 comments
A beautiful version of this dress, Victoria. Love the piping!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress! I like the fabric and the piping is a detail that add a fantastic contrast to the dress.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress. I love the fabric you picked. It looks beautiful with the dress. I love An's patterns too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to comment. I love hearing from you, and try to reply as often as I can, either here or by email. All views, tips, gratefully received...
Victoria