Smocked Girls Dresses; Ideas & Inspiration
After 2 boys, my little sister just found out she is having a girl! She is due this summer, and we are all ecstatic for her!!
She found out when my Dad was here babysitting while we were in France, so the night before he left I packed up “the Dresses” to send to her. Most of my kid’s clothes I have given away, but I kept in my daughter’s closet certain ones that were “extra special”. I never wanted to pack them away for fear of forgetting about them.
So that night I got them out of the closet and sent them off to Utah. Before I did, though, I snapped some photos of the ones I had made over the years.
So indulge me a bit today, as I have a nostalgic “my kids are getting so big moment”… as I share some of the dresses I have made with you.
Just a note… I snapped these photos VERY late at night and did not have time to iron any of the dresses! Some of them look “wonky” because they are not on the hangers straight… sorry!
This one was actually a gift for my niece…
Easter Dress from a few years ago
Another Easter Dress
Yet another Easter dress, I can’t believe how little she was!
She wore this one for my sister’s wedding, so it seems appropriate that my sister gets it now. I hope the formula stains come out of it ok…
Just a fun summer dress. It’s reversible, one of my favorite patterns, Lucy by Children’s Corner
Easter again…
One of my favorites of all time…
I’m so excited to have a new baby niece this summer!!! Oh my she is going to be so fun to sew for!!
What is the name of the Easter Smocking plate, please.
I stumbled upon your blog while perusing Pinterest. Had to write a comment and tell you how much I love “The Dresses” post. Our family also has “The Dresses”. These are a series of exquisite smocked dresses that have been gifted by an Auntie that has lived in Spain for 45 years (think Auntie Mame!).She started sending them to her first niece and ended with the 5th! “The Dresses” have all been passed around, over, shipped, reshipped, and cherished. Since my daughter is the youngest, I was the “keeper” of the dresses. I was delighted to mail them off to Michigan three years ago when my niece gave birth to two beautiful little girls. “The Dresses” are now on their second generation. PS- My daughter even wore one of MY smocked dresses for her second birthday. Thanks for sharing your family’s tale.
oh my…i just found this wonderful site today. And, now i’m totally addicted to it. I’m pretty sure we could be best friends!! My youngest, of 3 girls, is 5 so my smocking days are over. But, i smocked that cute purse dress too!!! Fun fun times!!
OMGoodness! I LOVE those dresses! Such a cutsey vintage feel!