African Wax Print Birthday Dress
Today the daughter of one of my longest-standing friends turns four. Last year I made her some cute vintage style pyjamas for her birthday, and this year it’s a party dress.
New Look 6205
I used New Look 6205. I just can’t get enough of the design – I really like the way the straps curve, and I love the pleated skirt. I bought half a metre of hot pink lining to line the bodice, but can you believe I managed to squeeze a full lining out of it?! 60″ wide, obviously, but still…impressive!
Half a metre!!
The skirt is underlined because in my experience the pleats sit better that way. I love the way the dress looks on the inside, as well as on the outside!
Innards
The fabric is the last of my African Wax print fabric I bought ages ago in London. I’ve already made myself two dresses out of it! I just love the colours and the design. I think it’s one of my favourite prints ever. I added hot pink ric rac to the neckline and the hem.
Hem
The back closes with a centred dress zip – kinder on the skin than an invisible zip.
Back view
Hopefully the birthday girl will like her dress!
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This is so vibrant and fun!! I adore this print, and the fullness of the skirt is great.
It’s a lovely skirt ☺
What a beautiful, fun dress! I’m sure the birthday girl will love it.
I have heard that she does! She likes the stars ☺
I need a dress with a hot pink lining and ricrac. Lucky girl!! K xXx
I don’t recall ever using ric rac on a garment for myself….but I ought to. Ric rac is brilliant ☺
I’d wear it!
So would I!
That’s gorgeous! I hope she loves it.
I have been told that she does!