The patchwork dress.

September 17, 2010 Kate

I guess I've had the idea of making a quilt kicking around in the back of my head for a while now. I've got lots of bits of gorgeous vintage sheet fabric and more than enough inspiring bloggy photos. So yesterday afternoon, when I had a few hours to sew I thought it was time to get started.

I ripped (sorry) up lots of 2.5 inch strips, over locked the sides and then spent AGES sewing them back together again.

Oh my goodness you quilters are a patient lot.

At this stage it was time to pick up the girls, do dinner and bath time and bed.

This morning I looked at it and knew that it was meant to be a dress. A mixy- matchy, patchwork dress. The quilt would have to wait.

I think it is about a size 5/6.

I was planning on selling it in my online store/market stall but to be honest, the skirt took HOURS and I have no idea how much I would charge.

And oops, I sewed the Everything But The Thread bit upside down.

Thanks to Candace for the vintage bits of fabric.

Thanks to Fii for the zip.

Thanks to Gina for the doily.

Thanks to Lizzie's Mum for the pink bit of fabric.

Thanks to the op shop fairies for the bias binding and the little girl pillow case.

Oh and if by chance you wanted to have a go at my crochet ric - rac tutorial but only speak French, you'll be happy to know that Christine has translated it. Click over here for French ric - rac .

Have a happy weekend y'all. XX