liberty floral and striped geranium dress

Little Ava was due for a new church dress, and I was feeling some pattern mixing coming on!

I  grabbed this striped shirting (from Joann’s-which I’ve used a few times! versatile!), and paired it with some delicate floral liberty.

Which I’ve been hoarding for….awhile, let’s just say.

I decided to not let it waste away on the shelf, and I’m so glad I did, because I LOVE this little dress.

I also thought it was about time for another Geranium dress, so I printed off a new size and got to work!

It’s a quick sew especially with the cap sleeves!

I made a 2T this time and gave it a wide hem to eat up some of the length of the skirt, since it was a little long for her, and also weigh down the bottom a little since the fabric is so lightweight.

I added the little notch to the front for a little bit of interest.

the buttons are from Target of all places!

I found these awesome metal buttons in the scrapbooking section a few years ago and grabbed two packs.

These aren’t all matching, the top and bottom match but the middle is smaller…I kinda like it that way though!!

Ava was giving me the cutest little faces during this shoot!

She is such a feisty little punk sometimes.

She’ll be the one giving us grey hairs, guaranteed.

You can see the print closer here-love how the stripes pick up the little grey stems and such in the floral!

*maybe if I sneak out of the shot all casual-like she won’t notice.

alright, Ava. I can take a hint..