4.12.2013

All in the details

by julie

I have been a fan of Project Runway since Season Two! I love watching the designers create in the crucible known as the Work Room. It's part of the reason I started sewing again, six years ago, after the birth of my daughter. That coupled with all the crazy cool tutorials you could find from women like Dana. I was even more excited when the blog Project Run and Play started up, I loved seeing what the bloggers would create and loved participate by voting each week. I entered the first Sew Along last season with this entry for the Stripes and Polka Dot Challenge!

This weeks challenge is All in the Details, I chose piping and a Peter Pan Collar (shocking I know) I am obsessed the PPC :) Although this time the collar almost ended me and I put it in and out SIX times before I got it right! I also had a separate collar that I loved but just could not make it work for me :(  This was the dress I made for my six year old for Easter and she loved it. I think she might love the PPC even more than I do, if that is even possible:) I also used a navy grosgrain ribbon for the sash and I really think it ties the look together.


If you are thinking to yourself I bet she was inspired by the Mini Boden Vintage Dress you would be correct! I love to be inspired by clothing I see online and in stores. I love to use pieces from different patterns to create the look for less. Let me know if you are interested in finding out which patterns I used to pull this dress together!


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31 comments:

  1. Very cute dress. I love the blue/red combination, the peter pan collar (and of course the piping) and the blue belt. Lovely job.

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    1. Thank you so much! Loved your combo as well!

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  2. I too am obsessed with the ppc. Love it!

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    1. Hoping the trend sticks around for a while!

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  3. What a great dress! Very lovely indeed!

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    1. Thanks for taking the time to visit and to comment! Loved your dress as well, the print and cut is perfect for Spring!

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  4. I love!!! this dress. I hope Olive gets some of these beautiful hand me downs. nudge nudge wink wink.

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    1. Not sure what you are implying, your hints are far to subtle:) One of these days I need to get around to making her something special:)

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  5. YOU are amazing! I am so jealous of your talent!

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  6. I love the piping on this collar! How cute is that! Thanks for sharing!

    Get Your Crap Together

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    1. Thank you so much! loved your little peasant dress!

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  7. Love everything about this ... Including that cute little girl :-).

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  8. Such a polished looking dress! Nice work!

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    1. Thank you so much! I love your blog! Such a sweet surprise to have you comment! Your family is adorable and that Thor costume you made was amazing! Thank you!

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  9. I think your sewing skills have always been impressive. That's why I sewed so much when I lived by you. You were such an inspiration and cheerleader to my beginner hand. This dress is fab! Waiting for your fashion line!

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    1. We were beginners together:) Miss you tons!

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  10. I love everything about this dress - the fabric, the collar, the ribbon, the vintage feel. Looks awesome!

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    1. Thanks so much! And thanks for taking the time to comment!

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  11. I was totally thinking "Mini Boden Vintage Dress"!! Yours is spot on! Well done!!

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  12. Everything about this dress is just perfect! Love the fabric - it's one of my favorite lines!

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    1. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and comment! I love a good DS print:)

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  13. Darling dress! Love the dress, seamstress, and the model!

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  14. Love this dress, and love the collar.

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  15. i love this!! if i ever have a girl i am going to need you to open a shop to sell me all your amazing clothing!!

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  16. I love this dress!
    I will definitely stay and look around your blog to see your creations!

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  17. i have been meaning to tell you how cute this dress turned out!! once again, another fantastic creation from your corner!!

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