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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Show and Tell: Smock Dress

Why does no one ever tell me that my dresses are too short????  I only end up finding out after I've taken some photos to show off my projects to you guys.  Suddenly I realize that I've been flashing the world way too much leg!


(Sorry for the slightly crapola pictures.  I was going to retake these shots but I've been sick all through the holidays and look like a ghost right now. )

I used McCall's "Stich and Save" 6146, which is now out of print.  I've seen a few listings on Etsy for it though.

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There's a similar pattern for little girls, so if you're into the mommy and me look you could really make a cute matching ensemble.  I made my niece the top...but we don't match.

Here's a close up of the neckline.


I used a super soft brushed cotton so it's actually a really comfy little dress.  I think I'll start wearing it with leggings though~


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13 comments:

  1. Moois van mie04 January, 2012

    this is niot to short for you, you're legs are beautiful( i'm jealous ! ) so it doesn't matter...

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  2. Mindy04 January, 2012

    Sorry you've been feeling icky!! Hope you're better soon. Love the fabric here!

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  3. Punky Prep04 January, 2012

    Ooh super cute!
    www.craftingrebellion.com

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  4. Chris04 January, 2012

    I've been sick throughout the holidays too!

    You have nice legs, so I don't think you're showing too much. Leggings or sweater tights would work well too tho!

    http://pearspalette.etsy.com

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  5. Jan04 January, 2012

    So sorry to hear that you have been sick over the holidays.

    As for the length of the dress - if you got it (and you do) flaunt it.

    Feel better!

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  6. Jan04 January, 2012

    So sorry to hear that you have been sick over the holidays.

    As for the length of the dress - if you got it (and you do) flaunt it.

    Feel better!

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  7. Unknown05 January, 2012

    I hope you get feeling better! All the kiddos have been sick too. I love your dress. I agree with the other commenter you have great legs show them off!:) Thanks for linking to our Link it up Thursday Party:)

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  8. Unknown05 January, 2012

    I featured you on my Facebook page today.:)

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  9. Little City Farm05 January, 2012

    I agree too,...you have great legs and you're young enough to still show them off (I vaguely remember those days, ha ha). I love the neckline on this dress. Where do you typically find your patterns?

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  10. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog07 January, 2012

    This dress came out so great, and I'm in agreement, if you've got the legs, flaunt 'em!

    A few blog friends and I are collectively presenting a new challenge idea and it would be so fun to have you join. If you have a second, check in at http://www.thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com on Monday to learn more, and feel free to email me if you have any questions!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  11. Jill08 January, 2012

    Lovely dress - and absolutely not too short! You have great legs and if you've got it flaunt it!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  12. Abbie09 January, 2012

    Super-cute, Tamara! You did a great job!

    And I agree with your reader who said that tights (or I even think, jeans) would work well to offset the shortness issue!

    Hope you're feeling better!

    Thanks SO much for linking up your awesome posts @ Feature Friday Free-for-All!

    ~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)

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  13. tobecontinued10 January, 2012

    Very cute! I need to make myself some things like this for after I have this baby- it looks comfy and forgiving up top!
    You look great in it, I say rock it as is!!!

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