Friday, November 18, 2011

On my Mind.

What's on my mind today???

Well, I want to tell you all about what I did with that stained green baby dress...

I took Melissa's advice, and went with some flowers growing out of the pocket... thanks for the idea!

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So what exactly did I do?

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First I used some iron on interfacing to attach fabric shapes to the dress. Of course they were strategically positioned to cover the stains - after all, that WAS the point of the exercise, remember?

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Then got carried away in the moment and forgot to keep taking progress photos...

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But basically I embroidered around the edge of each piece.

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Added some buttons to the centre of each flower.

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Worked some blanket stitch around the neck.

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And some running stitch along the hem.

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I couldn't help but add a little heart.

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Ooooh... and I added some curly green stems...

And here's the finished dress:

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Want to see my Little One wearing it?

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She wasn't very good at lying still for the camera, but I did manage a few shots:

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Adorable, yes?

And if you'd like to see what's on Rhonda's mind today... head on over to Down To Earth...
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11 comments:

  1. mountainwildlifeNovember 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thats incredible! I probably wouldn't have kept the dress in its 'before' state, now I would pay good money for it!
    Love the swirly stems, and your sewing is so NEAT. I might just file that idea away for futute ref.

    and yes, your little girl is adorable!

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  2. Sue xxNovember 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    That is absolutely adorable...I hope you've been looking at her other clothes to see what embellishments you could add! (you may have created a monster). Your baby is so beautiful too...awwwww.
    My DD is on my mind today, she's 28yrs old now and it was only yesterday that she rolling on rugs in hand-made baby clothes! Honest!

    http://coffeee2001.blogspot.com/2011/11/friday-on-my-mind_18.html

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  3. Laura @ Our Wee FarmNovember 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I nipped over from Rhonda's, the dress is stunning now - so totally gorgeous! I did something not nearly so lovely once when I got bleach on a BRAND NEW top I had just made - I put some hearts on it like your flowers, but didn't do any embroidery - that is such a brill idea. Oh and your wee one is the perfect model for it!
    xx

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  4. JennyNovember 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Oh my! This is adorable. I used to cover my kids' stained clothes by tie dying. This takes it to a different level. Love it!

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  5. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I love it! I'm flattered that you liked my idea!

    You're baby is so sweet :)

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  6. KimNovember 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    How wonderful to find an 'arty ' blog. Just visiting from down to earth today. That dress is just beautiful, I haven't done blanket stitch since I taught the kids to do christmas stockings with felt, but your post is making me want to try something crafty again.

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  7. LiliaNovember 19, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    This is beautiful and such a wonderful idea. I love the idea of breathing new life into something that would otherwise double as a rag.

    I am practicing my stitching skills, and they leave much to be desired. I'm a newlywed without children yet... but I hope that by the time I get there, I'll be decent enough to be able to create or at least embellish outfits for my children that I won't be embarrased to let them leave the house in.
    Great job!

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  8. heklicaNovember 19, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    This is the cutest baby dress I have ever seen! Really!

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  9. BLD in MTNovember 19, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    That is an absolutely amazing transformation! It is so, so, so cute! So is your sweet little one! Beth (popping over from Rhonda's)

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  10. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Supercute!!! :D
    xo,
    wink

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  11. psmflowerladyNovember 20, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Wonderful! It's so nice to have you back posting. Your little one sure is growing - what a Cutie-patootie! Can see what keeps you away from the blog - I remember those days - hope you are enjoying them! BTW, that's a very nice knit blanket - did you make it too?

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