by babolucia ( edited 02 May 2017 ) 02 May 2017

Another Peppermint Swirl Dress for Lia

This one is in rainbow colors. She's been singing and twirling all morning.

It took me 7 hours this time. Last time, I tried using a 28mm rotary cutter to cut out the 28 curvy pieces needed for the 14 flounces. So much better and faster than scissors. I was never confident in using a rotary cutter for non-straight edges, but I was surprised I actually did pretty well. I was able to cut 3 or 4 layers at once.

This time, I tried cutting 7 layers and it worked! Saved so much time.

Piecing also went faster as I have had some practice by now.

I made two changes to the pattern. First, I added interfacing to the bodice fashion fabric. It made a huge difference.

Second I sandwiched the seam that connects the bodice and skirt between the bodice front and bodice lining. I did the first one according to the pattern. But I was crazy about the way the seam was exposed, although I did finish with my serger.

So much fun! I might even make more! I was reluctant to start because it seemed to be very overwhelming, but now I am more confident.

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Comments (16)

by sewdeb 05 May 2017

Absolutely precious! And the dresses are cute, Too!😄 Well done!, Deb*

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by maisiebo 05 May 2017

Two beautiful little girls and the dresses are so pretty lovely choice of colours in the mixed dress clever you they are both amazing

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by parkermom 03 May 2017

You've done a great job! I have this pattern, but I haven't gotten the nerve to make one yet. I'm sure the girls love to swirl in them.

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by sandralane 03 May 2017

The girls look adorable, well done, you have done a fantastic job with the dresses. Sandra.

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by katydid 02 May 2017

Wonderful photos and a fabulous job on the dress. a lot of hard work!!

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by Sewmum1 02 May 2017

This one is so delightful too. Good idea with enclosing the waist. I don't like patterns that just have the waistline exposed either. It is not very comfortable. I might have to look into this dress, I know my 6 year old would love it

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by shirley124 02 May 2017

What beautiful twirly dresses and little girls. Love the the rainbow colour. Hugs