The Birthday Dress

I used The Norah Dress and Tunic Pattern by Mouse House Creations with a few modifications (Primarily because I had printed the pattern piece and not the instructions and then could not figure out which computer I had stored the original file.)

The bodice is unlined and I did a bias bound neckline instead.
I added an exposed zipper at the back instead of the button and loop closure.
I left the hem straight to show off the border print fabric which gave the dress a handkerchief style hem.
I embroidered the collar, hem and sleeves. The collar also has celebrate embroidered on it.

It was a fairly easy sew (even without instructions) and I want to make her a few more as I love this silhouette on her.

The birthday dress...

This has been in my head for literally years. Ever since I made the green and orange version I've wanted to use Pink Blossom Festival with navy blue to make a maxi length Maggie May Dress.

 I used about a third of a full size fitted Cannon Monticello Blossom Festival bed sheet (If you are old enough you might remember them from the 1970's. They originally came from Kmart but I picked this one up at GW for like $2.00 ) for the main fabric and just a bit of a twin size, navy sheet set we bought on clearance at Target.

  I love this pattern and I cannot recall all the things I've made for Wub using it. Several dresses and top a few nightgowns and the top to her Christmas pyjamas a couple of years ago.

 I forgot to measure Wub before she left for school this morning so I was positive I'd made it ridiculously long. Truth of the matter, she is taller than I give her credit for because the length is spot on.

and like all the best dresses this one is extra great because pockets.

This is almost done. just needs buttons and buttonholes. We made a special trip out to Let's Sew (or as I like to call it The Magical Palace of Button Wonderfulness Also Fabric) so Wub could pick out her own buttons. She picked out some lovelies and I'll share as soon as i get them sewn. on.