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by dragonflyer 20 Jun 2013 ( edited Jan 20'14 04:40 )
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Ohhh, another Bodice...this one has embroidered straps attached and instead of a full bodice at the back, it has an elasticized back bodice piece...Different shape to the bodice and...Sizing is easier here bacause the elastic is so forgiving to the sizing...not sure if I prefer the tie straps...easier to adjust...but, hoping my kiddles will enjoy the summer in them! Love to hear your thoughts on this one...Thanks, Cuties!

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Comments (41)
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by lidiad 20 Jun 2013
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That's lovely. Any little girl would be feeling special wearing this dress.
Hugs, Lidia
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by dragonflyer 21 Jun 2013
Thanks, Lidia...can't wait to see one of them in this...have to wait for pictures though...
by libby1224 30 Apr 2014
sorry for leaving my email address i didn't know it was against the rules and it wont happen again...thank you..LIbby
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by pldc 20 Jun 2013
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oooooooooh I love it! hugs Loralye
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by spendlove 20 Jun 2013
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Good enough to eat!
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by michemb 20 Jun 2013
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just love this one as well, the fabric is just scrumpilious
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by asterixsew 20 Jun 2013
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Very pretty
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by dianap 20 Jun 2013
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Oh my, it is absolutely stunning, the straps just finish it off perfectly. Looks like an original one off designer dress which would cost an absolute fortune to buy. :) Don't know which dress I prefer now as both designs are beautiful. Diana*
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by dragonflyer 20 Jun 2013
Thanks for your kind words, Diana...I am still deciding which dresses I like the best...Hmmm...
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by noah 20 Jun 2013
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Loveeeeeeeeeeee it :):)hugs
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by dragonflyer 20 Jun 2013
Thanks, Carolyn...still "working" on one your size...
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by rescuer 20 Jun 2013
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I love it! It looks easier to do for those of us with hoops smaller than huge. Is the back done ITH as well?
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by dragonflyer 20 Jun 2013
Thank...actually, the back does not have embroidery so it doesn't need to be done ITH...it's gathered with a casing and elastic run through...easy peasy, especially for the fit! Straps are done ITH and the front bodice...love that I can have the embroidery design match the fabric!
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by buffy1 20 Jun 2013
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beautiful
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by lyns 20 Jun 2013
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ohh, this one is beautiful too. I love the matching straps. Both styles of dress are amazing. xx
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by highlandermom 20 Jun 2013
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I love it and how it is custom with the design to fabric.
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by drh2276 20 Jun 2013
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I love this one too, very pretty!
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by mysew1325 20 Jun 2013
+7
so adorable
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by dgarner 20 Jun 2013
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This is precious! I would love to learn how to do ITH bodices, but, alas, my machine's largest hoop is 5 x 7. Don't think it would be large enough??
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by dragonflyer 21 Jun 2013
You could probably do one if the armholes weren't a part of the bodice...you would probably need to use bias tape and include the armholes in the skirt portion of the dress...that would work for hoops your size...
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by cfidl 20 Jun 2013
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Wonderful dresses.
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by kanny 20 Jun 2013
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OH GEEEE love this dress too you're so clever
love the matching straps.
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by shirley124 20 Jun 2013
+5
Very nice.
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by pennifold 20 Jun 2013
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This is just gorgeous Kim - can this pattern be purchased anywhere? Are you selling it on line somewhere etc? I'd love to do some for our gran-daughters next summer. Love the way you have incorporated the strawberries and watermelon designs to match your fabric. Great design, love and blessings Chris
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by dragonflyer 21 Jun 2013
Oh, thank you, Chris for your kind comments...the pattern is my own...and selling it seems too complicated for my feeble mind...I do love that the focus bodice design can be developed to match the fabric...that's the real fun!
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by kathymourie 20 Jun 2013
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I love this... I would love to have one in my size!!! Where can we get the designs, pattern??? I would love to make these for my granddaughters...
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by dragonflyer 21 Jun 2013
Now you are sounding like Carolyn...aka Noah!!! This is my own design...not sure if I like the straps or ties better...decisions, decisions...
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by arlene 21 Jun 2013
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just love how material and designs match each other. love the straps
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by justonlyme 21 Jun 2013
+4
That is positively adorable!! (Don't ya wish that adults looked as cute in those dresses as kids did?? They look so cool and comfy!!)
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by dragonflyer 21 Jun 2013
Thank you...and you're right about adults...there's just something cheeky about tots with twirly dresses.
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by capoodle 21 Jun 2013
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Very adorable and anything with elastic is a plus when fitting little ones and lasts longer when they grow.
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by dragonflyer 21 Jun 2013
So true...and as fast as they grow...it's hard to keep up...fortunately, I have very creative nieces...they will put a turtleneck and colorful leggins under the dress and the girls wear them all year round!
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by marianb 21 Jun 2013
+3
Lovely little bodice perfect for a summer dress
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by sewilso 21 Jun 2013
+3
very nice!
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by oaro 21 Jun 2013
+2
nice looking dress
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by blueeyedblonde 24 Jun 2013
+2
very cute!
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by aussiequilter 24 Jun 2013
+3
what a darling little dress , you have done a fantastic job, matching the embroidery with the fabric
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by dragonflyer 25 Jun 2013
Thanks...that's part of the fun...matching the bodice design to the fabric!
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by teun 24 Jun 2013
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Ein wunderschönes Kleidchen
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by sewalaskan 25 Jun 2013
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Are any of your bodices going to be available for sale?
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by dragonflyer 25 Jun 2013
I do not plan to sell them, but I may post them after they have been tested...still pondering!
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by karenjay 25 Jun 2013
+3
such a unique dress - love all the fabric and designs
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by muflotex 25 Jun 2013
+2
lovely idea and nice job combining all the details
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by pamelahess 25 Jun 2013
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Oh my gosh, these are so so cute! It seems that you have quite the following. Any chance you might re-consider and post the design for the dress? I'm having a new granddaughter in late october and want original designs. This would be absolutely perfect! Hugs to you!
~Pam
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by dragonflyer 26 Jun 2013
I am still considering...haven't finished the instructions for this one and still waiting for the instruction test results for the yellow bug sundress...
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by dchamberssc 08 Jan 2014
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please please please, share or sell a pattern for this! I am in desperate need of something like this! thanks for any consideration!
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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2014
Thank you...the pattern isn't ready...
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by sewilso 08 Jan 2014
+1
They are all adorable! Looks like lots of hard work went into this!
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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2014
They were fun to do!
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by lulu07 08 Jan 2014
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You have done such a good job with all the dresses you have shown on the site...they are all beautiful and your little ones look so cute in them too..hoping to see the pattern sometime in the future, whether on freebies or on sale, I am going for it...thank you for sharing your great work.
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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2014
Thank you, Lulu for your kind words...
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by rsehorse 08 Jan 2014
+1
Very sweet and you have done a great job. Susan
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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2014
Thank you, Susan!
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by lucerba 08 Jan 2014
+1
miam ! ces robes sont très jolies
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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2014
Merci...
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by snowbird42 13 Jan 2014
+2
your dresses are just so pretty...soozie
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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2014
Thank you, Soozie! They are a lot of fun to do...
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by bobbies41 14 Jan 2014
+1
This is so very beautiful.....lovely work.
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by dragonflyer 20 Jan 2014
Thank you so much for your kind comments...
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by babolucia 20 Jan 2014
+1
So nicely done!
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by dragonflyer 20 Jan 2014
Thank you...it is almost time for some new ones!
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by airyfairy 20 Jan 2014
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Beautiful job. Love the embroidery. Sarah
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by dragonflyer 20 Jan 2014
Thank you, Sarah!