by toogie ( edited 03 Mar 2016 ) 26 Jun 2015

This is the tee-shirt, dropped waist dress I appliqued for grand daughters birthday. (It is also the new shirt that HAD the ink hoop marks on. I got them out !) The applique is from Designs by Sick. It stitched extremely well, but 27 stops-lol not all those were color changes, but you did have to stop and trim each fabric. Thanks to all for advice about attaching the cotton fabric to knit fabric, and all comments about ink stains-Toogie

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by connerj 27 Oct 2015

The colors are so nice and bright - great job! :)

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by robinbird 27 Oct 2015

This #2 applique you've done looks so adorable& these colors are nicely complemented together too. Thanks for sharing it along with the site info. :~D

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by katydid 27 Oct 2015

Cute!

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by teun 23 Oct 2015

Sieht ganz toll aus

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by mechille 23 Oct 2015

so so soooooo cute..... I love the fabric you used behind the # 2....... makes it even more special. I also have these designs from sick and have a GD turning 2 in March....... I might have to steal your idea and try and find some owl material to use also. This is really cute. Thanks for sharing.
Mechille :)

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mechille by mechille 23 Oct 2015

I have been looking down at everyone's comments and I must be missing something because all I see is a pic of the design on pink material (the shirt) but I can't see the whole dress picture..... don't know what the deal is unless it was in a different post.... sorry I didn't get to see is as it sounds like the whole dress is just wonderful. Just wanted to let you know why I didn't say anything about the dress part of it.... I'm sure it's very nice and she will Love it very much. Mechille :)

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by deegee 23 Oct 2015

Wow, that has turned out beautifully. Bet the little one is going to love it. Sounds like you had a lot of stopping & starting, but well worth it. Great job.

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by justsew 23 Oct 2015

That is just great
Hugs pam

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by lilylyn 28 Jun 2015

Great work Toogie. She looks wonderful in her cute new dress. The owl fabric is great also. Lyn

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toogie by toogie 28 Jun 2015

Thank you Lyn

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by RockyB 28 Jun 2015

Super cute! I like the idea of using a shirt and attaching a skirt!

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toogie by toogie 28 Jun 2015

Easy and quick.Thanks

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by worthy 28 Jun 2015

Wonderful job and love how you got the eyes in the 2.. Now the sweetie that is wearing it is another story, she will out shine anything she puts on.. Know you enjoyed her joy in a special dress.

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toogie by toogie 28 Jun 2015

She is so much like her mom, loves clothes,shoes and bling!!!

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by teun 28 Jun 2015

Looks wunderful,i made the 9

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toogie by toogie 28 Jun 2015

Thank you, what did you put your 9 on?

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by dollygk 28 Jun 2015

ADORABLE great choice of fabrics and good job with applique!!!

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toogie by toogie 28 Jun 2015

Thanks, the fabric was a lucky find and I like applique.

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by brendalea 28 Jun 2015

So cute, Love it. Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching Brenda Lea

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toogie by toogie 28 Jun 2015

Thank you for looking, Brenda Lea!

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by crafter2243 Moderator 27 Jun 2015

LOVE IT!!!

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you !!

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by mariagiannina 27 Jun 2015

What a cute little dress!!

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thanks!

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by cfidl 27 Jun 2015

I missed all that discussion, however love the t-shirt dress!

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you Christine, I'm pleased.

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by denelise 27 Jun 2015

Adorable dress. She looks like a princess

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Even with her head off?-lol-Thank you, I know what you mean, just joking with you.

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by dailylaundry 27 Jun 2015

This turned out so very very cute!! Hugs, Laura*

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you Laura-T

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by rachap 27 Jun 2015

What can I add???Darling dress on a darling little girl! I don't know who is luckier ,you, having those darling girls to sew for or them, having a grandma who is so creative and talented. Probably a toss up!

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

I know......ME ! thanks

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by Smokey12 27 Jun 2015

This came out perfect. Looks really good with a matching applique. Have you thought about selling these?

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thanks but No I haven't. I am thinking what next,though.-lol

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by Ossineu 27 Jun 2015

Das ist ein wirklich hübsches Kleidchen geworden und das Eulen-Design gefällt mir besonders gut. Ich habe mir die Stickdatei "1 mit Eule" für meine Enkeltochter besorgt. Sie ist zwar erst 4 Monate alt, aber zu ihrem 1. Geburtstag soll sie auch ein Geschenk mit diesem Design bekommen.
Vielen Dank für's zeigen und die Anregungen.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you, I too thought these deigns were so sweet. If she is only 4 months you have plenty time, to think how you want to do this design. An outfit, a bib for when she eats her birthday cake or more, will make her a nice set.

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by peafarm 27 Jun 2015

OOPS--forgot to tell you the dress is adorable as is the little lady wearing it.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you, that's okay, I'll just give you another flower!

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by peafarm 27 Jun 2015

How did you manage to sew the cotton print-which by the way is adorable-to the knit without stretching the knit out--curious [I just gathered a piece of gauze type material and added to the bottom of knit and it is stretching and curling like crazy. I used a light needle bar tension and longer stitches.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

One reason it didn't curl is maybe because my tee wasn't real stretch-y. It is a Garanimals size 3. Another may be because I stitched it close to the bottom, only 3 inches from hem. Not really sure as this was my first try. After I pinned my gathered skirt to my 4 position marks, (centers front and back, sides) I didn't pull my tee shirt fabric, just let it feed through on a slight zigzag stitch...maybe I just got lucky-lol

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by sonjapotgieter 27 Jun 2015

Beautiful...Work well done!!!!Love the design

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

I like the design too, Sonja, and it stitched really well. No problem, even the trimming was a breeze. I thought all the curves would give a problem, not so. Designs by sick has been giving some of the numbers free, in their hourly free designs. I know they gave 4 numbers, after I bought the set, but not #2 !-lol-Thanks for looking-Toogie

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by sewtired 27 Jun 2015

Cute dress for a cute girl. I love your owl fabric, it's just perfect for this design.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

I was extremely lucky to find it so easily, at Walmart. Thanks-Toogie

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by noah 27 Jun 2015

cute as a button as the wee girl agrees ,she is a sweetie hugs

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you Carolyn, I just love her to death!

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by pldc 27 Jun 2015

It looks quite lovely Toogie & she is a little doll to pose for her gramma! ~hugs~

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

She sure is! Thanks Loralye.

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by yvh 27 Jun 2015

A darling dress and a darling child! What fun you must have! Dress looks great. I love the fabric.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

I do have fun with her. Thanks

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by lilylady 27 Jun 2015

This dress is sew cute, great job!

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you

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by dragonflyer 27 Jun 2015

Sweet..great job...

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thanks

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by designgirl 27 Jun 2015

She is such a cute model. Love the dress, with the 2 and owl.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

I really like how it stitched out, too. Thanks for looking!

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by Shyamala 27 Jun 2015

Cute dress for a cute little girl and lovely fabric Toogie. Hugs..Shyam.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you, it was a fat quarter I luckily found.

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by kalamazoo 27 Jun 2015

Precious x 2

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you x's 2-lol

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by NancyBT10 27 Jun 2015

One day, I am actually going to learn to copy my comment before submitting. Lost my last comment due to a "que error", whatever. Anyway, the dress is absolutely beautiful and, of course, your little model too. The owl fabric and applique look like they were made for each other. I knew that little ole' ink stain would not get the best of you. It was so nice for others to give hints and tips on sewing the fabric to the tee shirt. It is obvious that you are enjoying sewing the beautiful outfits and accessories for your little one. Great work! Thanks for sharing.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Nancy, I found this fat quarter at Walmart, just lucked up, I guess. I thought, since the 2 was with an owl, it was the perfect fabric. Yes, I was glad for the hints and tips, just 'in case' my hairspray couldn't do the job. Thank goodness it did! Thanks as always-Toogie

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by rsehorse 27 Jun 2015

I think it turned out very cute Toogie. I was thinking about doing this same thing for my Granddaughters for new school clothes. The ones I saw had 3 rows of ruffles. Love your fabric choices. I have some of the same fabric just waiting for the right project to come along. hugs, Susan

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Hi Susan, I saw some with ruffles too....that may be another one!-lol-Anyway, the ones I saw didn't look like the ruffles were sewn to each other, tiered. They must be sewn to a 'base' skirt. Is that the ones you saw?... It would have to be some small ruffles for Nora, as her finished skirt is only a tad over 6 inches! Thanks for looking-Toogie

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by Smokey12 27 Jun 2015

Very cute dress and it looks good on her. You did a great job on it.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thanks, Smokey12 and your response about attaching to tee.

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by gitteh 27 Jun 2015

It sounds very time-consuming - but look at it :D It's worth it all! Very cute - you did a wonderful job

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you- It wasn't too bad, although I do have a one needle machine. Once I tacked down my fabric and trimmed, the rest was smooth sailing.

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by spendlove Moderator 27 Jun 2015

Sweet!

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you

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by lidiad 27 Jun 2015

That's a delightful dress on an adorable little girl! Congratulations, Toogie.
Hugs, Lidia

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you for both, Lidia. She helped me with coleslaw yesterday. Had to have her apron on first though. I cut in chunks and let her drop in the blender, push the button. She couldn't make the button stay down, she's so little, she couldn't push it hard enough.-lol

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by airyfairy 27 Jun 2015

Brilliant job Toogie

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you Sarah and I saw Georgie's top you made. It looks great!

toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

ps. remember I told you I was scared to emb on knits?

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by highlandermom 27 Jun 2015

Very cute

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you

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by queenofhearts 27 Jun 2015

What a darling little dress. I don't normally care for the owls but this one is as cute as can be with the coordinating fabric for the skirt.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Found the fabric at Walmart and it was perfect for the owl design. Thanks, I think its cute on too.

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by tlp22 26 Jun 2015

How adorable is that. What a wonderful little dress and Cute model,

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you very much. I was happy how it came out.

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by lbrow 26 Jun 2015

It's adorable and a spectacular job/Lillian

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Thank you Lillian. Knits usually scare me but I'm pleased with this one.

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by graceandham 26 Jun 2015

Two cute. Glad you got the ink fixed. Will make great birthday pictures.

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toogie by toogie 27 Jun 2015

Well, she may not be wearing this one. I found out yesterday, she may be wearing a watermellon skirt!

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