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by babolucia 01 May 2017 ( edited Jun 24'17 06:08 )
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Peppermint Swirl Dress, Finally!

Took me over two years to finally start the project. Took about 9 hours to finish. My Babylock Evolution Serger was a life saver in piecing the flounces. The rolled wave hem looks perfect on it!

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Comments (24)
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by legare 01 May 2017
+12
awsome work
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by gerryvb 01 May 2017
+12
beautiful, I just love this design, it's perfect !!
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by crafter2243 01 May 2017
+10
So feminine. I love the fullness of the skirt and the model is adorable.
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by graceandham 01 May 2017
+10
Wow!
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by sharonleekesner 01 May 2017
+11
Best model ever for your wonderful dress. Both beautiful.
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by sandralane 01 May 2017
+10
Terrific work, well done. The dress and the model are just super cute. Sandra.
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you, Sandra!
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by jrob 01 May 2017
+12
This is what my twirly girls need! So cute it made me squeal. Not sure I want to put 18 hours into 2 of them though.
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you! And I used my serger, otherwise it would take even much longer. I posted it on instagram and tagged the creator of the pattern. She was actually surprised I finished so soon.
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by katydid 02 May 2017
+10
Love it!!
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by pennifold 02 May 2017
+9
Beautiful Lucia, I knew you'd do it eventually. You are right, I made mine a few years ago and the overlocker was a lifesaver. I love the finished trim on the skirt. I cheated and just overlocked mine! The girls loved them and are now too big for them! Lily looks gorgeous in her red dress by the way. Love Chris
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you Chris! It was your beautiful projects that made me have to have the pattern. I am glad I finally made it.
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by Sewmum1 02 May 2017
+9
it is sooo pretty. Well done it looks like it is a hit! The rolled wave hem looks perfect on this dress
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you! I love the rolled wave hem on this, just looks like peppermint candy.
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by nadines 02 May 2017
+8
très joli
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by sewtired 02 May 2017
+9
Model and dress are so lovely. I like your fabric combination. I've seen these dresses before, but I don't remember one with that neckline, very nice. Would make a nice patriotic dress for Americans in red, white and blue as the neckline looks like a star.
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you! The pattern comes with that neckline. I cut out sleeves and gathered them, but forgot to sandwich it before I sewed the bodice. I actually like it better without sleeves. They do have sample of patriotic dresses on their website.
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by babsie 02 May 2017
+9
Lovely and she looks pleased with it. Congratulations.
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by nonna57 02 May 2017
+8
Beautiful. I made one and it was a challenge. But worth the smile and twirls from the grandaughter. Again well done :)
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you! It is definitely worthwhile. I figured out some time saving techniques. I used a 28mm rotary cutter to cut out the pattern pieces on fat quarters. I can cut 7 layers at once. The piecing took forever, a little faster with a serger. The hemming definitely went a lot faster with a serger rolled hem!
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by dee 02 May 2017
+6
Beautiful dress. Good job
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by dragonflyer 02 May 2017
+5
Beautiful job, Lucia...and Lily looks lovely in her new frock! I have the same serger and love it, too! I can see where it would be a lifesaver, especially for a project like this!
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you! I absolutely love my Evolution! They have a new model Ovation now.
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by sewdoctor 02 May 2017
+5
Adorable, and so is the dress!
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by babolucia 02 May 2017
Thank you!
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by parkermom 04 May 2017
+1
What a beautiful child! and a beautiful job on the dress
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by lbrow 05 May 2017
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B eautiful, beautiful job!
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by maisiebo 05 May 2017
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Wow beautiful little girl and beautiful dress
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by Gma 05 May 2017
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Please, where do I go for the pattern? My great granddaughter would be one thrilled girl to have such a garment as this beautiful dress. I will appreciate any help from someone with directions. Thank you much--Jerry
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by airyfairy 06 May 2017
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The rainbow colours are just magnificent. You have done a wonderful job on these dresses
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by fontmomma 08 May 2017
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http://candycastlepatterns.com/patterns/skirts-2/peppermint-swirl-skirt-tutorial-2.html Found one here
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by fontmomma 08 May 2017
Found one for my 18" doll, but it's not free--$5.99 at Pixiefaire Http://www.pixiefairw/com
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by Shisha 24 Jun 2017
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Oh sooooo adorable!!!