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Rainbow Princess Dress

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I’m done.  I’m done.  I’m done, I’m done, I’m done!  (Humming to “I’m Late” from Alice in Wonderland.)

When I asked my daughter what she wanted to be for Halloween, she was very specific.  She told me she wanted a “dress with a pink body and different color ruffles all the way to here.” (pointing to her ankles.)  While shopping at Hancock Fabrics, I happened to come across the perfect pattern, McCalls 6418, on sale for 99 cents.  It truly was exactly what she wanted, even though I knew this dress would challenge my skill and patience level, I decided, what the heck, I would make it for her.

This dress took 5 days,  three different  trips to the fabric store and lots of groaning and wailing on my part.  My new bff is my seam ripper, as we had the chance to get to know each other better than ever before…

Meet the Rainbow Princess:

Rainbow Princess Dress

She has 2 tutu’s and a petticoat under the dress.

I still need to add a hook and eye to the top of the dress.  I don’t have any, and I refuse to drive 30 minutes back to the fabric store, so I am going to see what I can scavenge off of something else.  This was the very first time I have attempted a zipper.  I planned on using velcro, but at the last minute, I decided it really needed the zipper. (Secretly, I just wanted another opportunity to spend time with my seam ripper.)  It is still not perfect, but I am pleased with the result.

Poor little thing had an accident at pre-school involving a slide and the ground last week. It’s healing, but the spot under her nose is still very tender.

Rainbow Princess Dress

 

Now I need to spend the rest of the day taking care of all the chores I neglected all week.  Oh yeah, and I do have another child that needs a costume for the party tomorrow night.  Hopefully it won’t take too long, though I do need to get cutting on a couple of stencils.  Maybe I should just skip those chores for another day or two…

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  7. WhyCuzICan says

    :bowing deeply: Your Highness!!!!! May I be one of many this day to tell you how adorable you are?!

    Visiting from Tatertots & Jello linky party today,
    Suzanne in NW IL

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  10. Danielle says

    I love how the dress came out and the colors are fantastic! I sure hope your littles nose feels better. Thats not fun having a bump on your face. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing:>

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  11. Amy says

    WOW! All of your hard work paid off, that dress is amazing!! Your daughter must feel like a million bucks! I am a rainbow for halloween so this costume really caught my eye, I really love it!!

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  18. redfly says

    Beautiful dress! You did a wonderful job on it. I have a post on my blog with my daughter showing how to do a craft, and her face looks almost exactly like you daughter's. Her accident was with the side of the brick house and her face. ;0)
    Your daughter looks beautiful even with the scratches.

    Melissa
    redflycreations.blogspot.com

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  28. The Monko says

    That's a lovely dress. So glad my son is too young to ask for specific costumes, I might have to learn some proper sewing skills. thanks for sharing.

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  42. Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.com says

    Wow! This is amazing! My daughter insisted on being a rainbow fairy for Halloween. I made her a rainbow pettyskirt with tulle. I know how you feel with the seam ripper! Your daughter looks like a gorgeous princess. Well done!

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  46. Lindsay says

    My girls would absolutely adore this dress! It's so fluffy & colorful, perfect for any little girl! Great job creating such a beautiful dress! I am so happy to have you share this @ Show & Share, thank you very much!

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  50. amy mayen says

    Jamie, I linked up at the link party and then started clicking around (instead of leaving a comment, as a good visitor would) and found this post! This dress is adorable, and Princess looks so tiny!! I just love it.

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