Tween A-Line Dress - McCall's 5419

This dress has grown on me. I wanted a simple style dress that would not compete with the retro-ish large floral print, but after making this I wondered if it was too plain. After looking at it in my little sewing studio for about a week I have decided that I like the simplicity of it. It is an easy, summery, feminine dress that I think will look really pretty on my niece. She loves yellow and is quite tall for her age. I will give this to her in June.

Top to Match the Twirly Skirt

It took me a long time to figure out the type of top I wanted to make to match this skirt (see this link for the original post on the skirt: (http://babeagogo.blogspot.com/2009/04/serious-nesting-lined-twirly-skirt.html). Ideally, I wanted a cotton gauze shirt, but I couldn't find the pattern I wanted in time. (I finally did find one, but it was too late.) I am still not sure I am 100% pleased with this one - I will have to see my niece try it on.