Monday, January 31, 2011

Grown-up Inspired Outfit -- Girls Dress and Shrug

I'm a little too late for last week's theme at Project Run and Play, but I thought I would post it anyway.  The theme was grown-up inspired clothes.  I found a dress at Anthropologie I thought would translate well to children's clothing and wanted to pair it with a ruffled shrug, so I found one to mimic at Macy's.

Anthropologie Dress
Macy's Shrug
I started out with some fabric, lace, a shirt (which I was planning on refashioning for myself, but decided against it), and an embroidered piece from a pair of Daisy's pants that were worn out. 

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It took a day and a half of neglected housework, but I'm really happy with the result. Plus Daisy loves her new dress and "weter" (sweater).

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*Stay tuned* -- I'll be posting tutorials for the shrug and tips on making your own pattern for the dress.

I'm linking this project up to the all the wonderful parties listed on my blog link parties page,
as well as the 733 "Knock it Off" contest.

30 comments:

  1. This is awesome! What an amazing dress.. I am soo jealous right now.. you have such a stylish toddler! Hope you share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/01/pink-hippo-party-14.html

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  2. So cute! I love the shrug, it is especially lovely:-) Be sure to share you project on the new Project Run and Play Flikr group.

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  3. OMG I absolutely love that dress. Is there a pattern for it? This was a great post!!! I am your newest follower and hope that you will come be a follower at my blog!!! brooke
    brookedouglass@yahoo.com
    Girl Boy Girl Inspired

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  4. Oh my word! CUTE!!! What CAN'T you do???

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  5. absolutely adorable. that little ruffly shrug is the best!

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  6. This dress is adorable!! I found you through the blog hop at Not just a housewife. I am now a new follower, I'd love it if you checked out my blog as well!

    xoxo
    Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com

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  7. So So lovely! hope you would link up at our crafty saturday link up party!

    tosewwithlove.blogspot.com

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  8. Absolutely beautiful! I love it all!

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  9. Wow - I'm so impressed! It's adorable! (And what a cute little model!)

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  10. this is just precious! she looks like a little doll in her new dress! good job:D

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  11. Heck with housework! This is a perfect toddler dress, but I sort of want one for myself. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing your project.

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  12. That is really beautiful, So Jealous, wish I could make things like that!!! Wonderful Job! :)

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  13. wow this is so pretty! I love it!!

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  14. This is so beautiful! Way worth the neglected house work (who wants to do that anyway?)

    I wanted to let you know that I am featuring this on Polly want a Crafter tomorrow @ 4:00 pm cst. Hope you get some new visitors! Thanks for linking up to the party!

    Cassity

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  15. Can you give a tutorial on how you made the sweater? I have a smiliar one I was going to upcycle, but would love some instrucion. The whole thing is adorable!
    I'm a new follower! www.upcyclemama.blogspot.com

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  16. This is gorgeous! Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice!

    I am also hosting a knock-off contest now through February 12 - feel free to come link up for your chance to win over $100 in prizes!

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  17. Stopping by from Just a Girl. Absolutely love it! Now if only I could sew clothing. . .
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  18. Oh my goodness. That is SERIOUSLY adorable!

    Found you over @ Remodelaholic :)

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  19. The shrug is great--I'm excited for a tutorial.

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  20. blog hopping from project run and play and came across this dress, LOVE IT!

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  21. I absolutely LOVE this little girls dress! Thank you again for linking up! We featured this on Sew Woodsy yesterday! Please make sure you grab a featured button and display it proudly!

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  22. It looks awesome! I love the little shrug!

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  23. So pretty--love the fabric and colors!

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  24. SO adorable! I want the shrug for myself!

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  25. what a great project! we are featuring it today! thanks for linking up. we can't wait to see what you have next week!

    tosewwithlove.blogspot.com

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  26. Beyond fabulous! I am tickled Pink...thanks for linking up. I am a new follower!
    Holly
    504 Main

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  27. That is absolutely adorable! I'd love to wear one myself!

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  28. Hi! I am new to your blog and found it through the Somewhat Simple's Strut Your Stuff linky party. I love the dress and shrug!! I am looking forward to reading the tutorial.

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