A Purple Dress for Carlie Jean

My youngest daughter Carlie Jean loves purple. LOVES IT!
McCall’s pattern 5966
She has been asking for a purple dress for Christmas. So over the weekend I decided that I would make her one. I have been inspired from Anna over at Pleasant View Schoolhouse, and so like her, I used flannel. I opted not to use a ruffle on the bottom, but have been thinking I just might use one on the next one. 🙂
Other variations I decided to make…
I didn’t put a zipper in, I knew it would be an easy fit over her head with the v-neck.
I also made it a good bit longer than the dress in the pictures. I like her dresses longer, especially when it is cold out.
A nice warm dress in vibrant purple for the many months of cold after Christmas, what a happy gift. 🙂
She helped me pick out the fabric and I enjoyed making it for her so much. Knowing that she will go to that dress and know Moma made it and that I love her so much, and that flannel will keep her nice and warm, makes a Moma’s heart happy just thinking about it…
I hope you are having a wonderful day…. 10 days til Christmas!
Merry, Merry!!! 🙂
My Cup Runneth Over…
Chas