I have been sewing for 40 plus years and own hundreds of patterns. I certainly have my favorite patterns and my favorite designers, so I do not take this lightly when I say that Snazzie Drawers is one of my all time favorite designers and the Lucy Star dress is probably my favorite dress to date.
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I do have to tell you that this dress pattern takes a lot of time and effort. There are a lot of steps but it is totally worth it! There are endless ways that you could embellish this delightfully charming little dress, and I intend to try a few ideas that I have brainstorming in my head.
The front bodice is outlined with pink piping and has decorative lace running up the center. I chose a lace with circles and underlayed it with gathered tulle. I sewed a small diamond button in the center of each lace circle.
The center bodice and the scalloped skirt ruffle are made out of a chevron cotton purchased at Hobby Lobby.
I used a polyester silk for the side front, back, collar, and under skirt, purchased at my favorite fabric booth at Bowie Trade Days.
The side front pieces are gathered and shirred, giving it a very tailored look and the back is once again trimmed it pink piping.
The collar, back and skirt bottom are all trimmed with tiny little off-white balls, purchased at Hobby Lobby.
The back was supposed to be shirred using elastic in the bobbin of the sewing machine, but I really struggle with that, so I used a wide elastic to gather it.
This pattern is a halter and ties behind the neck with ribbons.
The lace part of the skirt literally came from a pair of curtains that my mother had about 30 years ago, and boy am I glad I kept them!
This was such a fun project and I wish I had taken a picture of Aniyah’s face when she saw the dress on the size three mannequin, just waiting for her!
And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the mitre; as the Lord commanded Moses. Exodus 39:31
The Portion of my Inheritance 
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