Emilia Dress 2!

Posted on April 4, 2024 by craftycreeky

As I wasn’t happy with the ditsy dress, I decided to make a simpler version (and therefore quicker!) in some fabric in my stash. It’s a very pretty hearts fabric in soft pinks and reds. I actually made a dress for her a couple of years back in the same fabric but she will have outgrown that one by now.

I used the same Emilia pattern from Little Lizard King but I just did the simple version, strappy shoulders, no ruffle round the hem or on the straps.

I did add the pretty rounded pockets on the side seams though – every girl likes a dress to have pockets! There was an optional ruffle round the pocket but I added a little broderie Anglaise lace instead. I do like the scoop back neckline. I had two pink heart buttons in my stash, different shades but on this fabric I think they’re OK.

I’m happier with this one and hopefully they will like it too.

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About craftycreeky

I live in a busy market town in Yorkshire with my husband, kids, dogs and chickens. I love trying new crafts, rediscovering old ones, gardening, walking...anything creative really I started this blog after my New Year resolution worked so well. My resolution (the first one I've ever kept!) was to post a photograph of my garden on Facebook every day. My hope was that I would then see what was good in the garden and not just weeds and work, which was my tendency. The unexpected side-effect was that I have enjoyed many more hours in the garden. I am hoping that 'The Crafty Creek' will have the same effect. Happy creating!
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11 Responses to Emilia Dress 2!

  1. tialys's avatar tialys says:
    April 4, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Lovely! She’s a lucky girl.

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  2. Gretchen's avatar Gretchen says:
    April 4, 2024 at 12:36 pm

    This dress is so cute! I do like it better than the ditsy one. I enjoyed making dressed for our daughter when she was little. It was so much fun, especially after 2 boys!

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  5. katechiconi's avatar katechiconi says:
    April 4, 2024 at 11:29 pm

    I think she’d have loved the other one too, but the maker is a perfectionist…!

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  6. Jane M's avatar Jane M says:
    April 5, 2024 at 1:45 pm

    Gorgeous

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  7. claire93's avatar claire93 says:
    April 7, 2024 at 1:41 pm

    I reckon this one will become the favourite summer dress for 2024

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