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by toogie 17 Jun 2015 ( edited Jun 20'15 00:51 )
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EDITED - adding the pattern, and link to pants I made off this pattern too.--Hi Cuties, This was the first day I had Avery this week, so I just finished her dress. This fabric was a piece, in the stash, from the elderly quilter. The emb design was a freebie, from Digistitches, Patriotic flower hair bows. I made it like an applique with the red check fabric. I also enlarged the largest one to put on the dress. The shoes have the med size design as it comes in 3 sizes. I wanted to stitch the ribbon to the dress, but mom wanted some thread loops on the sides, in case she didn't want to wear the ribbon. With Avery it would stay in place better stitched down. The shoes are the ones I made earlier. After I made the enlarged flower, I put 2 slits in the backing only, and slid it on the strap. It can be taken off for a different look. I hope you like my little Patriot's outfit.-Toogie-

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Comments (44)
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by joansatx 17 Jun 2015
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Absolutely wonderful! Enjoyed reading all about it. Very pretty!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you for looking and reading, sometimes my too much explanation.-lol
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by pldc 17 Jun 2015
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It is all terrific Toogie! You did a great job on everything here!~hugs~
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks Loralye-gave you some flowers for the dresses you've been making. Sometimes I just can't find enough time to do everything!
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by rsloan 17 Jun 2015
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If that isn't the cutest thing! What a lucky little girl - Becky
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
We're the lucky ones, but thanks!
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by asterixsew 17 Jun 2015
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Toogie you are one great grandmother in all the super sewing that you produce for your grandchildren. Great as in super and not that you are a great grandmother, that will happen in time.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Yes, lets don't rush the great-grandmother-lol- I can't slow down that much yet! Thank you for your comment and for looking.
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by arlene 17 Jun 2015
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She will look darling in this outfit. What a wonderful job.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
I hope so, thank you.
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by dailylaundry 17 Jun 2015
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Oh, this is so cute!! I just know Avery will look so sweet in her red, white and blue outfit!! I hope we get a picture!! Hugs, Laura*
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
I did take some photos of her in it, however, she was not in a photogenic mood. Her head was just to heavy today for her to keep it up, poor baby. She did try,though.
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by grossfamilie 17 Jun 2015
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This is so wonderful. Avery and her mom will be happy - what a lovely dress ! Hugs and have a Happy Independance day :-)
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much. I think mom likes the idea of shoes for her. It's sometimes hard to find shoes and then you have to buy 2 pair,as feet are not the same size, etc. I am just glad that I do know how and am still able to sew for her.
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by designgirl 17 Jun 2015
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Avery will look so cute in this outfit. It is lovely.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much for looking.
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by pennifold 17 Jun 2015
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The whole outfit is stunning Toogie. I love the little flower. I did that on a dress I just made for Ophelie and made it a pocket! I like how you've added it to the belt and as you say it can be taken off if needed. Love Chris
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
It is good to think we can use our designs for more than the intended purpose. I don't think the belt is going to work out. If you tie it snug, it fits right across her GI tube. If you leave it loose, it doesn't look right. May take it off, although I now have the belt loops at the sides. IDK-I started to put the ribbon up from the bottom skirt edge, because she will have a bib, at the top anyway. I made the waist a little loose, in case it did fall, where it does. It doesn't look bad, without the ribbon at the waist. It's just without a bib, it looked good. Of course and unfortunately, there is always the need for the bib. I'm rattling-sorry-Toogie
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by babash 17 Jun 2015
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Oh how beautiful so dressy and grown up looking.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Yes, our girl is getting older 9 1/2 years! Thanks for looking
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by laffma1 17 Jun 2015
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Such a darling dress and shoes. Avery will look terrific in this outfit.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much, I hope so.
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by lucy1234 17 Jun 2015
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Lovely outfit, Avery will be so happy in it!!!!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you
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by ygarrone 17 Jun 2015
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What a lovely dress, shoes and hair bow accent.
Love the colours- love everything.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much-Toogie
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by aussiequilter 17 Jun 2015
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its so beautiful Toogie . Avery will look gorgeous in it
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you!
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by aussiequilter 17 Jun 2015
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its so beautiful Toogie . Avery will look gorgeous in it
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Again, thanks!
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by kathymourie 17 Jun 2015
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Beautiful !!! I know she will love it !!!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks, Kathy
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by lbrow 17 Jun 2015
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Oh I am a bigfan of navy blue with dots. It looks like dotted swiss Toogie. The entire outfit is darling as she will be with it on/Lillian
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
I wish it was dotted swiss but no, its just a cotton polka dot. I wanted to try the pattern, size, out with this 'free' fabric, to see how it fit. I know I made the whole outfit, for less than $3- So glad I got this fabric from the family and Bevintex told me where to get zippers! Thanks for looking,Toogie
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by mad14kt 17 Jun 2015
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LOVELY ;D
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
THANKS
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by cj2sew 17 Jun 2015
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Sew very cute. That is a lot of love. What about a flower for a hairband?
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
I'm ahead of you in thought but not deed-lol- maybe not a hairband, but a barrette or ponytail band. Thanks for looking.
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by lidiad 18 Jun 2015
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That's a lovely dress, Toogie. Avery will look great.
Hugs, Lidia
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you Lidia, lets hope so.
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by dragonflyer 18 Jun 2015
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Beautifully done...love them both!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks Kim-T
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by tlp22 18 Jun 2015
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Oh my gosh you are so talented. This is a beautiful set.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks, I just love to sew. Looks like you do too. I see some pretty things you have made.
by tlp22 18 Jun 2015
thanks!
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by tilde01 18 Jun 2015
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I love it. You did an awesome job.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much
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by crafter2243 18 Jun 2015
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Adorable. If she was in it would even be more adorable, :)
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
She was in it, until she drooled all over, and I still couldn't get her to pick her head up! Oh well....
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by graceandham 18 Jun 2015
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Oh, Toogie, this is precious and a bit grown up. She will be so happy with all these flowers and dots!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
It is a view off the pattern I used for her monogrammed ruffled pants. I guess because of the dark color, it does make it look more for an older girl. A classic look, maybe. Thanks for looking-Toogie
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by MuseandSew 18 Jun 2015
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How beautiful! She's one lucky girl! Love the polka dot material & the shoes are just adorable.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks for all the comments, but I'll always say, we're the lucky ones!
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by kanny 18 Jun 2015
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That's gorgeous Toogie love the whole outfit :))
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much. I'll edit & add the pattern I used.
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by AllRaggedy 18 Jun 2015
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Toogie you are amazing and so is this beautiful dress.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much, but we have a lot of other Cuties that sew just as well, I'll bet you can too. I do appreciate your looking. I put links to the pattern and pants I made off this pattern too. Take a look-see-Toogie
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by airyfairy 18 Jun 2015
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Little Avery is going to look so beautiful in this outfit. Wonderful sewing Toogie
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks, Sarah
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by RockyB 18 Jun 2015
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Beautiful! She is going to look adorable!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks RockyB
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by kalamazoo 18 Jun 2015
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Great job, Toogie. I'll bet Avery was smiling & glowing!
Cindy
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you for looking. Here's your flower!
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by sjbrower 18 Jun 2015
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This is simply CUTE! You have a great eye to pull things together. Avery is a very well-dressed young lady! Thanks for sharing your work... you always inspire me.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Ah , how sweet , thanks.
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by rgotter 18 Jun 2015
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I love it. I could only wish to sew so well!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you I bet you can, and if not, just keep practicing.
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by peafarm 18 Jun 2015
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Just love the whole thing--where is this shoe pattern??? My grand daughter buys these types and would love the pattern.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks, just look in Community Sewing
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by NancyBT10 18 Jun 2015
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This is just beautiful! I love everything. I agree that it may be easier to keep up with the ribbon if it were stitched on. But, with it not then one could use different ribbon and it would be like a new dress! What superb sewing you did on the outfit, shoes and accessories. I hope that your daughter learns, or has learned, to sew as beautifully as you. I am so grateful that my mom taught me to sew and do handwork at a very early age. Toogie, you really dress your granddaughters nicely!
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks Nancy. My youngest wants to learn but doesn't have time with church activities/duties, work, the kids, etc. Maybe one day, then she can sew for her grands,when I am gone. I am glad your mom taught you. I just love to hear when people learn to sew. It has been so rewarding for me. Others say it makes them too nervous. It is my relax time, I guess, because I do enjoy it. My oldest daughter can sew a little, has time to learn more, but not too interested. There are things I don't like to make, like prom,ball or wedding dresses. I leave that to my very good friend-lol- She has made my daughters huge skirts, on Homecoming dresses, and I must say a perfect job,too.
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by yvh 18 Jun 2015
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What an adorable outfit ! The little shoes are so cute. Your granddaughter will look very special in it. You make such amazing outfits. Very clever to make the flower on the sash removable.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you for all your kind comments. I was hesitant to sew the sash in, because I was afraid if it was washed a lot the dots may come off the ribbon. They are not woven in. This way we can change it out if they get bad.
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by sewtired 18 Jun 2015
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I love this outfit. If I were Avery's mom, I would want a matching one. Cute yet sophisticated.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Sorry, don't have any fabric left. I will have to piece a bib to match because don't have enough for even that.
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by 8298805 18 Jun 2015
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Das ist superschön. Werde ich für meine Enkelin verwenden.
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you very much.
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by cfidl 18 Jun 2015
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simply adorable !
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thanks Christine
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by sonjapotgieter 18 Jun 2015
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Stunning...Too cute
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by toogie 18 Jun 2015
Thank you Sonja
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by dilceia 19 Jun 2015
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Muito bonito! Amei o sapato.
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by toogie 19 Jun 2015
Thank you Dilceia
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by anitapatch 19 Jun 2015
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Absolutelyt lovely. Well done
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by toogie 19 Jun 2015
Thank you for looking.
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by peafarm 19 Jun 2015
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Thank you Toogie--I found the pattern and instructions in Community where you said to look. Got to make these for my great-granddaughter.
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by toogie 19 Jun 2015
Let me see, I am glad you want to make some and found the pattern. You will want to make more!
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by Shyamala 20 Jun 2015
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Toogie..this is too beautiful.....love to see your dresses...Thanks for all the links. You are indeed an expert....in stitching dresses and very creative too. Hugs...Shyam.
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by toogie 25 Jun 2015
Thank you very much and you're welcome to the links.