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by pennifold 12 Nov 2015 ( edited Dec 13'15 18:14 )
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GOOD MORNING CUTIES! OR GOOD EVENING!

I've just finished a practice run for Delphi's flowergirl dress for the wedding next April. I'll be making a practice one for Ophelie too soon.

This fabric is a cotton by designer Robyn Pandolph for RJR Fabrics and the name is Bonbon Bebe! Isn't it just gorgeous?

This dress is a size 2. I've shown the front and the back. Unfortunately I had touched my mouth when I was wearing lipstick and have put a bit on the top of the bias binding in the front of the neck (lining side thankfully). I'm hoping it will wash out. I've hidden the button on the back under the ruffle, whereas on the original pattern it is shown! If you look closely to the side seams just below the waistline you will see this little dress has pockets too.

I decided to add a little bias binding border to the dress to carry in the Aqua of the ruffle. When it comes time to do the Flowergirl dresses for the wedding Amy wants a creamy antique lacy look! It is a very easy pattern to do - just getting the ruffles evened out is the hardest part. Everything else is just plain sewing. Hope you like it. Delphi thinks it's GOOORRGGEOUS!!!!

Love Chris

1. Front view
2. Back view
3. Pattern Penelope - Olive Ann designs

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Comments (42)
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by designgirl 12 Nov 2015
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That is a very cute pattern for a flowergirl. They will be GORGEOUS in creamy colour.
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by pennifold 12 Nov 2015
Thanks Lynn, I think so too. Can't wait to see it in lace! Love Chris
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by mysew1325 12 Nov 2015
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this dress is stunning and will be beautiful for the wedding... great job and what is the pattern you used.
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by pennifold 12 Nov 2015
Thanks so much Kathy - I've just added the pattern so you can see the design. We have to pay a lot for patterns here in Australia - as you can see this one was $17.80! Love Chris
by asterixsew 12 Nov 2015
Its a similar price to UK patterns
by pacmp 13 Nov 2015
OUCH! ! $17.80! I squirm and wait for sales or look on eBay if it gets even close to $10. I think we must be spoiled as the patterns here, do say the high price but they always have 50% off sales or even more off than even that. I am so sorry you have to pay those types of prices. ((Hugs of sympathy)) Pam
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by tfk 12 Nov 2015
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Beautiful!! You have made such a pretty dress Chris :)
That fabric is lovely and the pattern is great too!
I am sure the girls would look gorgeous in the dresses you would make for them :)
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by pennifold 12 Nov 2015
Thanks so much Fatima. I can't wait to find some lovely fabric for the flowergirl dresses. We only have 5 months till the wedding and as you know time is moving so fast these days! Luckily this dress can be made in a day if needed! Love Chris
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by asterixsew 12 Nov 2015
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What a pretty dress. Its a pattern company that I havenot seen before so will look up as its so sweet. Look forwards to seeing the finished flower girl dresses when they are made
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by asterixsew 12 Nov 2015
Just checked out the pattern company and its a USA company with beautiful dresses
by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Caroline, I just bought it from Maarten (my Husqvarna dealer) at our local Craft Show back in August Love Chris
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by lilylady 12 Nov 2015
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Tthis is sew beautiful, love material and pattern. They will be darling!
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thank you so much Lily, love Chris
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by dragonflyer 12 Nov 2015
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Gorgeous, Chris...just gorgeous!!!
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Kim, I agree with you, love Chris
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by shirley124 12 Nov 2015
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Very nice. They will look so lovely in the antique cream. Hugs
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
I'm hoping so too Shirley. Love Chris
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by 02kar 12 Nov 2015
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What a sweet dress for each of the girls. They will be adorable in the wedding.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Karen, I'm hoping so. Love Chris
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by babash 12 Nov 2015
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That is so pretty. You have done a wonderful job. Can't wait to see the lace ones.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Barbara, me too! Love Chris
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by dailylaundry 12 Nov 2015
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Just love these - you are a wonderful seamstress!!
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much Laura. I appreciate that, love Chris
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by de105 12 Nov 2015
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A pretty dress nice detail with ruffle on the back.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much for commenting, love Chris
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by baydreamer 13 Nov 2015
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This is just so sweet. Love the colours of the fabric and the hem treatment really adds to the finishing touches.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much, yes, I like a bit of detail on little girl's dresses. Love Chris
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by toogie 13 Nov 2015
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Chris, this dress is prettier than the dress on the pattern envelope! Delphi is right, of course, it is gorgeous! I had a pale pink one, with the back out like this, when I was a teen. Of course, it was a hand-me-down, and for once I didn't resent being the last child.-lol-I loved it. Made me feel special. I'm sure the dress for the wedding will be beautiful, too.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Toogie. I had a dress when I was young and I still can remember it. My Nanna made it for me, it was white voile fabric with little red flocking all over it. I wore it for a couple of years (under 10 years). Love Chris
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by crafter2243 13 Nov 2015
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Just adorable. Love the ruffle.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Angie, me too! Love Chris
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by cfidl 13 Nov 2015
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It is adorable. The ruffle is perfectly spaced.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Chris, it took me a long time to get this just right, as I wanted it to be just perfect. Love Chris
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by pacmp 13 Nov 2015
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These are darling dresses and this pattern will look so different with the lace material. The hem treatment really brings your dresses up to a higher level, very beautiful and the girls will love wearing these special dresses.Glad you are doing a test run as time does move so quickly and those days just prior to the wedding are going to be hectic enough without worrying about fittings etc. April will be here before you know it. I hope that most of the wedding details can be done ahead of time, so that you can enjoy the time and help in the other last minute details that always seem to happen at weddings. Thank you for sharing these with us! The dresses are beautiful! Pam
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Pam, you are right. I can't believe how fast this year has gone already. Love Chris
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by graceandham 13 Nov 2015
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Oh, so grown up.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Betsey, I think so too. Love Chris
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by jrob 13 Nov 2015
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It's so lovely! They will feel so special and grown up in these dresses.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Jerrilyn, Ophelie can't wait, but Delphi isn't really aware of all the fuss yet. Love Chris
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by deannabriese 13 Nov 2015
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Just saw this pattern at our sewing and craft expo in Puyallup WA and 2 versions of the dress. One like yours and one with a layer of 2 pale blue chiffon overskirts. A little girl's dream. You did great work
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by pacmp 13 Nov 2015
That would be beautiful with the layers of chiffon!
by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Deanna, I'd love to have seen that. I know once we make the flowergirl dresses we'll be having something to make it stand out. Love Chris
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by sewmom 13 Nov 2015
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Adorable!
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much, love Chris
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by katydid 13 Nov 2015
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I love the back more than the front ! Am I nuts? Kay
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
No you aren't nuts, I love the back the best too. Love Chris
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by sandralane 13 Nov 2015
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Chris the trial dress is gorgeous, the girls are going to look so grown up in cream lace. Can't wait to see the final finished dresses, i am sure they will be just superb. Sandra.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much Sandra, I'm so glad you have such confidence in me! Love Chris
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by marianb 13 Nov 2015
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You have made such a pretty dress, I do like the hem treatment adds that bit of pizazz. Did you make dolly one too..
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Marian, no the girls don't have dolls! They have stuffed animals like Tigers and Dogs etc. Love Chris
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by elemausi 13 Nov 2015
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Your dress looks beautiful , love the back the most.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Me too Barbel, love Chris
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by jenne 13 Nov 2015
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Real cute dress.
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thank you very much for commenting, love Chris
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by connerj 13 Nov 2015
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Really beautiful - they will be gorgeous in the creamy lace :)
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much, I do hope so. Love Chris
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by gerryvb 13 Nov 2015
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she will look wonderful with this gorgeous dress !!
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Gerry, yes and that's exactly what she said! Love Chris
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by Boutry 13 Nov 2015
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Bonjour de France

Très jolie la petite robe bravo
Gisèle
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thankyou Gisele, I appreciate it. Love Chris
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by oaro 13 Nov 2015
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just beautiful and cute love it
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Maria, me too. Love Chris
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by spendlove 13 Nov 2015
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Beautiful! My sister made Kate a dress as a practice run for a bridesmaid's dress. It was in cotton print and she wore it out. She only wore the bridesmaid's dress once so I think there might be a lesson to be learned there!
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Yes, Sue I know what you mean. It's a pity but I don't think the girls will wear the flower-girl dresses that much. As you can see though the pattern will come in handy for some lovely cotton fabrics etc. Love Chris
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by pldc 13 Nov 2015
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ah this is really pretty Chris, you did a beautiful job. ~hugs~
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by pldc 13 Nov 2015
wow that is a very expensive pattern! What a good thing you will get many uses out of it
by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks Loralye, yes we pay a lot over here for patterns. Love Chris
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by lbrow 13 Nov 2015
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I am a sucker for sashes, the bigger the bow the better. I do so love this Chris. Looks like so many my girls have had in past except with a higher back in them. How pretty it is/Lillian
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by pennifold 17 Nov 2015
Thanks so much Miss Lillian, love Chris
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by Shisha 17 Nov 2015
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Oh this is sooooo adorable!
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by pennifold 18 Nov 2015
Thanks so much for commenting. Love Chris
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by mariagiannina 18 Nov 2015
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What a pretty little dress Chris!! You've done a great job of it.
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by pennifold 18 Nov 2015
Thanks so much Maria, I just love making little girl dresses. Love Chris
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by vickiannette 18 Nov 2015
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very pretty, sometimes the practise one is better than real thing [in my experience!]
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by pennifold 18 Nov 2015
Hi Vicki, it's going to be a challenge that's for sure. Amy wants it in a creamy lace with some form of tulle underlay for a petticoat! I'm sure it will turn out beautifully. Love Chris P.S. Have never sewn with Tulle!!!
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by chamar3 30 Nov 2015
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L O V E L Y !!! Your girls will be so happy :-)
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by pennifold 30 Nov 2015
Thanks so much and if I haven't welcomed you to this wonderful site, welcome from me. Love Chris, Newcastle, Australia.
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by airyfairy 01 Dec 2015
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Oh Chris, this is just beautiful. I love the back neckline.
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by pennifold 01 Dec 2015
Thanks Sarah, I am looking forward to making the flowergirls dresses in lace. Love Chris
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by kathymourie 01 Dec 2015
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That is beautiful.. Thank you for sharing.

Kathy
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by pennifold 01 Dec 2015
Thankyou for commenting, love Chris
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by Trish56 01 Dec 2015
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Absolutely gorgeous Chris, I love everything about it, you have done a great job, the little ones will look so cute.

When I was a high school (many yrs ago) our sewing teacher had us make something out of tulle, we used tissue paper when sewing the seams.... then tear the paper away once we sewed the seam, it worked well, I did the same when I sewed on chiffon when I made my wedding dress. Hugs Trish
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by pennifold 01 Dec 2015
Thanks Trish, I appreciate your comments. Clever you making your wedding dress. Love Chris
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by lilylady 01 Dec 2015
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love, love!
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by pennifold 01 Dec 2015
Thanks very much, I love it too! Love Chris
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by majorisette84 13 Dec 2015
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trés trés beau avec ce décolleté volanté amitiés de france
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by dadybrode 13 Dec 2015
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Superbe cette petite robe, mise en valeur par la jolie petite fille qui la porte. Bravo et bonne semaine.