Dressing Up your Dress

I found this gem at Savers a while back and thought it would be perfect for Easter.  It was pretty with all its ruffles but had a boring applique on the front that was coming off which was perfect because I wanted it off.  I had bigger and better plans for this dress.  I paid $4 bucks for it- great buy for an Easter dress. I wanted to embroider on the neckline and add a colored sash.  Kate wanted pink but I wanted yellow- I WON- I convinced her otherwise. So to start I embroidered yellow flowers.

 I drew the flowers out with diappearing pencil to give me direction.  I really don't hand embroider so this is by no means perfect.  I made the flowers by making a loop like so.

Then come up in the circle and pull slowly.  Next go back in the fabric on the other side of the circle

Do that for each petal.  I used green to make a vine and for the center of each flower I would have loved to do a french knot but could figure it out so I just made an x.  For the vine- not sure the name but it is like a back stitch but I went back into the previous stitch- confusing hopefully the pictures will help you understand.

I also attached a satin ribbon for the sash.  I made my son's shorts so I could make something for him for Easter too. 

I wanted to let you know where I got my inspiration. Tada! Creations has a wonderful tutorial much better than mine.  She makes the most beautiful items.  Here is an apron she made

I will post later this week on Kate's shoes. Hope you had a wonderful Easter- What an Amazing God we have!!