Easter Dress - Simplicity 6307

E's Easter Dress was finished well in time for Easter.  Friday night, even!  I did make a matching purse Saturday, I'll post it tomorrow.  

 I ended up making a sash to go with it.  The lace is pretty 'heavy' and I thought it helped break it up a little.

 The pattern was fairly easy.  It was even labeled as 'Jiffy'.  It would have been much faster if I hadn't essentially made two dresses.  There was also a lot of basting to make sure everything lined up.
I even thought ahead of time to use the finished edge of the lace for the bottom - so no hemming.  I only then had to hem the bottom edge of the sleeves.  A couple months ago I invested in an invisible zipper foot for my sewing machine.  One of the best investments I've made in a long time!  Invisible zips from now on!

These pics were taken after church and an hour long ride to Oma's, in a hurry, everyone wanted to go play.  The sash could have used some adjustment (along with some attitude ;))

I'd like to make the pattern again in a more flowing fabric.  Perhaps with the lace edgings.  I'm sure I've got something out in the Stash I could use.  The top might be cute done in a knit.  Putting a back zipper in a girl's casual top seems a little much.

Easter Dress Plans

I'm gathering my supplies and making plans for E's Easter dress.  I haven't done a Christmas or Easter dress for her for over a year and its about time.

 I found this lace curtain last year at Goodwill and picked it up - I should have bought all of them in hindsight.  Oh well.  I can always look for more if this works out.

 Last night I introduced it to some fabric dye.  Seeing that the curtain is 100% polyester, they didn't get along real well.

Can't really tell, can you?
Its a little more noticeable against the purple.

 Anyway, I picked up this pattern at another local thrift store for $.50!  I think its so sweet with the square neckline and bell sleeves.  I will definitely have to lengthen it.  We are below the knee people around here.

 Still in factory folds.  This is a big deal for vintage pattern collectors.  It also means I have to carefully unfold, trace and then refold.

 I paid less than the pattern cost originally!  I found the receipt inside the envelope.

There are a bunch of things I'd love to get done before Easter for the whole family.  But realistically - we'll have to wait and see.  Here's to a productive weekend!