Fairy Princess

Finished dress without sparkle

I usually buy more fabric than I need. When I am finished with a project I fold up the leftover and stash it. Well, my years of stashing culminated to the big clean out. I wondered what to do with all the left over fabrics; satin, wool, cotton... so I started making piles for new projects like quilting and then thought about all the kids I know. I realized I could give back by making dresses or (dress-up) costumes. So here is the first one.

I had some left-over blush duchess satin from a black tie event and some pink poly satin from a costume I am making for my niece. The pattern is McCall's 6813 and I made it one size larger than the princess who will wear it, just so it will fit a bit longer than a growth spurt.

Princess Petals

Beginning of sparkle detail 

I made the dress in a day, but the sparkle detailing will take some time.  Check back later for the finished dress.



Shoulder detail