a dress for the babe
Has enough time passed since I last posted Adelaide wearing something I made? Hmn...I hope so, because that's what I've got for you today. This dress, made with a vintage sheet, and embellished with trim from LesBonRibbon. I started with a vintage pattern, but ended up altering it quite a bit to get just the look I wanted - so much altering, in fact, that it doesn't really fit her. It's too long on the shoulders, and so it won't be quite right for the wedding next month I had it in mind for. But, I'm sure it will be *just right* by next summer.
Oh god. I could seriously lick every fold of her skin. Did I just say that?
Unfortunately this pretty much sums up how she feels about the dress. Get. This. Thing. Off. I guess we'll try again in a year.
That is the sweetest dress and an even sweeter little dumpling of a baby. I'd want to cuddle her all the time, which I'm sure you do! She's precious.
I loved the prints so much that you recommended that I dedicated an entry on my blog to them and you. If interested, check here:
http://threesweeties.typepad.com/who_put_me_in_this_minvan/
Anyway, just love your site and love seeing all your creativity. It's so inspiring for an uncrafty gal like me!
Posted by: Meredith | June 14, 2006 at 07:26 AM
That is the sweetest dress and an even sweeter little dumpling of a baby. I'd want to cuddle her all the time, which I'm sure you do! She's precious.
I loved the prints so much that you recommended that I dedicated an entry on my blog to them and you. If interested, check here:
http://threesweeties.typepad.com/who_put_me_in_this_minvan/
Anyway, just love your site and love seeing all your creativity. It's so inspiring for an uncrafty gal like me!
Posted by: Meredith | June 14, 2006 at 07:26 AM
oops posted twice, now three times! Delete those if you can...so sorry!!:-)
Posted by: Meredith | June 14, 2006 at 07:28 AM
Glad I'm not the only one who finds babies edible ;) ! She really is lovely.
Posted by: kirsty | June 14, 2006 at 07:59 AM
Bless she is such a sweetie!! She looks extra marvellous in her frock! I'm sure that she will love it by the time that next summer comes!
Posted by: Sarah | June 14, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Bless she is such a sweetie!! She looks extra marvellous in her frock! I'm sure that she will love it by the time that next summer comes!
Posted by: Sarah | June 14, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Your babba is scrumptious and she is too cute for words in that lil' dress!
Posted by: kali | June 14, 2006 at 08:14 AM
Darling dress! I have the same thrifted sheet.....I see a smock/blouse for my 5 yr. old little girl in the future....thanks for sharing!
Posted by: tuscanycastlegirl | June 14, 2006 at 08:20 AM
What an adorable dress! The blue flowers bring out her sparkly eyes :)
Posted by: Lilli | June 14, 2006 at 08:50 AM
It turned out wonderful. Love the print.
Posted by: Gina | June 14, 2006 at 08:55 AM
Almost too too cute to bear! I love the sunshiney print :)
Posted by: Jill | June 14, 2006 at 09:09 AM
so cute, thanks for giving me a smile. and many thanks for your very sweet words...
Posted by: carol | June 14, 2006 at 09:11 AM
such a great little dress and sweet photos--the first one of her is over the top. I keep meaning to check out LesBonRibbon, thanks for reminding me.
Posted by: leya | June 14, 2006 at 09:17 AM
VERY sweet dress indeed, on a very sweet little goose. LOVE that ricrack on the big bottom hem -- so retro and perfect.
Posted by: Amy | June 14, 2006 at 09:35 AM
Lovely dress! And she is definitely very kissable!
Posted by: Amanda | June 14, 2006 at 09:54 AM
perfect! (baby and dress)
Posted by: Alicia A. | June 14, 2006 at 10:01 AM
As usual - it looks wonderful - alwasy amazed at all you do!
Posted by: channah | June 14, 2006 at 10:02 AM
oh my, Adelaide looks like a baby doll with the dress on. You must have a blast with her, it's such a cute age and the dress is perfect.
Posted by: Lori | June 14, 2006 at 10:03 AM
very cute dress! I have that same thrifted sheet set aside for a project. nothing that cute though :)
Posted by: hillary | June 14, 2006 at 10:14 AM
Oh please stop it! It's too much. She's so damn cute. Lovely lovely babe
Posted by: Caterine | June 14, 2006 at 10:18 AM
Holy cow, that is so darned sweet that I just spontaneously erupted a cavity! She's gorgeous and the dress is a work of art.
The good thing about dresses and little baby girls is that the dresses fit forever (especially in the 2 yrs - 4 yrs stage) because girls get taller and slimmer but their ribcages don't grow so much. I bet she's able to wear it for a long time and your worst girl-baby clothing task is adusting neck buttons and letting out hems!
Posted by: Heels | June 14, 2006 at 10:25 AM
Oh gosh. That's so beautiful - baby and dress and all! I can't believe you made that dress! Heirloom!
Posted by: Carrie | June 14, 2006 at 10:26 AM
Holy-mother-of-all-the-cutest-things-I've-ever-seen-this- has-to-be-the-cutest!!!!
Posted by: Blair | June 14, 2006 at 10:29 AM
This dress is THE cutest!! She is so cute in it.
Posted by: Heather | June 14, 2006 at 10:40 AM
gah. too much. too much. she is so freaking cute amanda...
Posted by: hannah | June 14, 2006 at 10:42 AM
The dress is adorable and that baby is so beautiful. My mother is a baby-cheek biter (love nibbles actually) and I love to sniff baby's heads. There's just something that is so warm and sweet. So the licking thing is good, you just might not want to share it with strangers (we're not strangers, we're all your blogfriends - ;-)).
Posted by: Sandy | June 14, 2006 at 10:43 AM
i'm with the thousand other comments on this. so cute and well made and i love the color choices...and ribbon and stitching on the bottom.
Posted by: lisa | June 14, 2006 at 10:46 AM
gorgeous! Beautiful dress, gorgeous baby girl!
Posted by: Molly | June 14, 2006 at 10:46 AM
be still my heart! my own isn't interested in wearing dresses either, but they are so precious in them....
Posted by: kyrie | June 14, 2006 at 10:49 AM
It's a very cute dress and good for you for planning ahead for next year!
Posted by: kristen | June 14, 2006 at 10:56 AM
Awwww...I can't believe how beautiful she is...it's almost too much!!! And that dress looks wonderful on her, and it will too, a year from now I'm sure...lick away! (you KNOW she's not going to let you do that in a few years...lol)
Posted by: sadira | June 14, 2006 at 11:16 AM
what a beautiful job you did - she will thank you later, i am sure....
Posted by: stephanie s | June 14, 2006 at 11:51 AM
The colors and trim are soooo excellent. Really, it's very cute.
Posted by: michelle | June 14, 2006 at 11:53 AM
Alright Soulemama, spill. How in the name of God do you find the time to crank out all this stuff with two kids and a baby? I really want to know. I have ONE two year old, and I can't do anything!
You're one of those Oprah "Moms On Speed," aren't you?
Posted by: Jeannie | June 14, 2006 at 11:55 AM
Adorable, just adorable! Her little smile is too much!
Posted by: Mary-Heather | June 14, 2006 at 11:55 AM
I love that dress! The fabric is really beautiful and it looks so cute on your girl, even being too big!
Posted by: Andi | June 14, 2006 at 12:07 PM
Oh, she is soooo cute! The last photos made me laugh out loud.
The dress is beautiful!
Posted by: Veronica TM | June 14, 2006 at 12:14 PM
I know I speak for both Jean and myself when I say, 'Holy crap!' Lady A is so freaking adorable. That smile! And with those toes peeking out? Are you kidding me? I could gobble her up in one bite. Her new dress is adorable. I love the trim and fabric combo.
Posted by: betsy | June 14, 2006 at 12:59 PM
very sweet dress! now you both have something to look forward to next summer!
Posted by: lera | June 14, 2006 at 01:30 PM
Bald head and all those rolly-rolls, she is too cute. Love the dress, you are so good with the colors and trims.
Posted by: mary | June 14, 2006 at 02:05 PM
SO sweet. I love how the little blue flowers bring out the blue in her eyes!
Posted by: sally | June 14, 2006 at 02:31 PM
You could post a picture of your sweet babe in a handmade frock everyday and I would be happy! She is one of the sweetest little things I have ever seen, that cue ball head runs in my family too!
The dress is so adorable too.
Posted by: brandy | June 14, 2006 at 02:32 PM
too sweet for words ~ love this age! I'm impressed with your thrifty creativity... :)
estea
Posted by: estea | June 14, 2006 at 02:55 PM
oh i wish i'd do something like this for Baby Lilo... i know, i know, it doesn't take much, i actually have a similiar pattern but she's so tiny for now that i think it'd outgrow her in no time. Will i ever have time for the must-do quilt using her "old" clothing?
i hope so. For now, i'll read about your work and how you cope babies/kids+crafts.
I've made a link from my site, if that's a problem,please let me know.
xxooooxo
Posted by: van | June 14, 2006 at 03:01 PM
so friggin' adorable.
Posted by: mary | June 14, 2006 at 03:17 PM
she is so incredibly adorable! i love her in that dress. it seems to fit her perfectly -- the sleeves look like cap sleeves, instead of sleeveless. very vintage bebe!
Posted by: colleen | June 14, 2006 at 03:17 PM
would you knock it off??!! that is just way too much. the dress, the chubby little babe. it's killing me. too much cute to handle. really. stop.
Posted by: molly | June 14, 2006 at 03:22 PM
Okay it is a good thing I am no where near Maine because I think you would have cheek nibbling competition! Oh that dress is so completely perfect in everyway!
Posted by: vegasandvenice | June 14, 2006 at 03:27 PM
um, can you make one for me just like this! it is to die for. beautiful.
Posted by: maria | June 14, 2006 at 04:20 PM
adelaide is one of the most beautiful names EVER - reminiscent of so many wonderful memories with my very dearest friend back in italy. your little "ade" is such cuteness in that terrific dress - you are always inspiring! and just think, my order from les bon ribbons should be here tomorrow - coincidence!
Posted by: jennifer | June 14, 2006 at 04:22 PM