as soon as I saw this cherry seersucker fabric I could see a sundress for Miss Ava. Fortunately I could also "see" how I wanted the end product to be lol. Not having a pattern can sometimes be more of a challenge then having one..... I love how bright & cheerful this dress is & I hope that she likes it for her birthday near the end of June. I have not hemmed it as I will wait to try it on her first. After I posted it I could see that it needed something more.... RICK RACK! Now the top stands out much better.

Very cute dress. Thank you for sharing, Happy Stitching :~)

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by pldc 20 May 2015

Thanks Brendalea, happy too ~hugs~

I think the rick rack really set it off! Good job!

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by pldc 20 May 2015

thank you very much Linda, ~hugs~

It looks almost like you took the pillow case dress idea and built upon it, and with great success I might add! I agree with you; the green rick rack really makes that dress something special. I bet that she just loves to come visit you, with all of the goodies that come from your machine and imagination! Congratulations on your project.
If you have enough fabric, you could put a ruffle across the bottom of it instead of fussing with a hem. Just double the fabric and use a gathering foot or a ruffling foot to make quick work of the hem. Way cool project!

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by pldc 20 May 2015

I have used every last bit so no more & I can't remember where I found it so I can't go & get more....matching shorts would be cute too. She told her mom when we were coming to visit that "she loved her mommy ever so much but Nana was her most favoritest person in the whole wide world" made my day lol

This is a darling dress. Love the rick rack.

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by pldc 19 May 2015

thanks Arlene, ~hugs Loralye~

The dress turned out beautifully. :)

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by pldc 19 May 2015

thank you very much ~hugs~

Cute...I bet Miss Ava will love it, too!

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by pldc 19 May 2015

thank you very much Kim, ~hugs~

Little Miss Ava will love this bright and cheery sun dress. You did a super job on it for having no pattern. Don't forget to post a picture of her wearing it. Hugs Lynn.

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by pldc 19 May 2015

Lyn, I will do my best & thank you very much ~hugs~

Cute!!! You ladies are so talented. I would never try to make any thing without a pattern. I crochet and knit with patterns...
Kathy
VA

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by pldc 19 May 2015

I crochet as well but patterns are too complicated for me, You do well to read & Understand them . thank you very much ~hugs~

You are right! Adorable fabric has turned into great sundress. Good work!

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by pldc 19 May 2015

thank you very much ~hugs~

Miss Ava will look like a living doll in this cute little dress, hope we get to see her in it. hugs

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by pldc 18 May 2015

thank you Leaha I will see what I can do about that. ~hugs~

yes she will look very cute in this you are a wonderful Grammie hugs

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by pldc 18 May 2015

awe thanks my friend!~hugs~

Lovely sundress and I like the added Rick Rack. Hugs

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by pldc 18 May 2015

thanks so much Shirley (missed you) it needed something that's for sure & the rick rack seemed to pop into my mind so a good choice I think too

How sweet, Loralye.....great project!

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by pldc 18 May 2015

Thanks Vicki~hugs~

Really cute sundress! Joyce

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by pldc 18 May 2015

Hello there Joyce really nice to have you back again! thank you, ~hugs~

Fabulous fabric and her dress is as cute as can be/Lillian

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by pldc 18 May 2015

thank you so much Lillian, ~hugs~

It's perfect for those hot summer days.

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by pldc 18 May 2015

thank you so much Bev, I can just see her playing with her pigtails swinging in the breeze lol ~hugs~

Well done Loralye, it looks gorgeous! Love Chris

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by pldc 18 May 2015

thank you so much Chris, ~hugs~

Beautiful!!!>Stunning fabric!!!Well done

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by pldc 18 May 2015

thank you so much Sonja, ~hugs~