Penny Rose Fabrics has just released a new line called Pinewood Acres and it's full of all things outdoorsy and rustic. Now, I know what you're thinking.... I'm neither rustic nor outdoorsy, but then I saw these cute deer antlers and thought they were so cute and could be transformed into a chic little winter dress. I chose Pinewood Acres Antlers in Cream.
While I had visions in my head of heading to a Christmas tree farm for pictures, our weather turned quite chilly for our Southern blood (...lol) so we headed for the most outdoorsy, indoor place I could think of...
Y'all, we headed to Bass Pro Shop. They have a gorgeous lobby that they decorate for Christmas.
I sewed Napoli by Little Lizard King. It's a classic babydoll bodice, fully functioning buttons (so she can do it all by herself!) and a vintage length, which really suits her. The cotton woven helps keep the shape of the silhouette (as opposed to my rayon version here).
The repeat of the pattern made it easy to match across the placket (which makes my heart happy!). I know some people shy away from buttonholes, but I just have to give a little shoutout to my Singer Quantum Stylist. I created 7 perfect buttonholes in about 4 minutes time!
I couldn't resist adding pockets. These were self-drafted (quite literally just eye-balled it...lol). I added them last minute, but I'm so glad I did! I wish I'd had the foresight of pockets because I would have ordered Pinewood Acres Grain in Brown. Instead, I grabbed some brown quilting cotton (for structure) and dark brown micro-suede and then added some cream lace.
I hope you've been inspired to step outside of your comfort zone! Thank you Penny Rose Fabrics and Riley Blake Designs for the fabric!! My girls always wonder who the next package of happy mail is for!!
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