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This dress is a big deal for me because I never (ever-ever-ever lately) have the time to sew anything for myself, let alone for anyone else! But when I found several scraps of vintage 1980s Rainbow Brite fabric at a thrift store a while back I thought it would be nice to incorporate them into a birthday dress for my 3-year-old niece. I used McCall’s 6387, a fairly recent release from last year. I used bright rainbow striped cotton quilting fabric for the skirt and a pink and orange hued batik for the lower ruffle, straps and bodice lining. This was a rather quick project, taking about 4 hours for me to make from start to finish. Would have been quicker if it hadn’t been for all of the gathers! I think my niece will love the bright colors, and her parents (both children of the 1980s, like myself) will appreciate the nostalgic elements of it.
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Jun 28, 2012, 05.56 PMby story47
I love this dress… simply because i love rainbow bright… :)
Jun 27, 2012, 07.38 PMby izbott
This is so adorable. Your niece is such a lucky girl! I loved Rainbow Bright growing up. Good eye for color.
Jun 27, 2012, 11.04 AMby Mary Athey
this is gorgeous from the colours to the design. i.m going to be hitting the thrift shops to see what i can find!! love this xx
Jun 27, 2012, 10.59 AMby laurenp
If I were still three, this would be my dream dress. I’m sure your niece will love it.
Jun 27, 2012, 08.22 AMby anikissed
One in an age 27 please, if you’re taking orders??
I love it!
Ellen