When you follow my blog since the beginning, I don’t have to tell you that I love An’s work a lot! So when I was invited to participate in the sew along of the Perfect Pattern Parcel, my choice was easily made. I fell in love with this Hanami dress An made with her Mailbox Surprise fabric. What a beauty. When I saw these pleats at the front I just wanted to knock it off! So that’s what I did.
This dress was finished ages ago so I’m glad that I can finally show you my first Hanami. It will surely not be the last! Same for the Petit Pan fabric. First time I used these gorgeous fabric and it will surely not be the last! I don’t love all Petit Pan fabrics, but I think I will visit this beautiful shop again soon.
Nore was absolute not in a photo-shoot-mood, but it was Bjorn standing next to me that made her laugh! Throwing her pig to him was such a nice game to her. I love the result.
I love everything about this dress. What a pity that I have sewn one size too small. But in the meanwhile this dress has been sold already and I have the impression that the mother of the new owner is very happy with the result as well…. I think I’ll just make a new one in a bigger size!
I changed the closure of the dress, just because I didn’t have the right zipper (and a big stock of buttons). ;) This closure will be an option in my new Lotta dress as well.
Sleep tight princess Nore. My darling!
To finish some practical details: The Hanami pattern is for sale at Straight Grain or now also in the Perfect Pattern Parcel nr2. An has written a tutorial on this pleating technique so you can easily make this dress yourself!
Erg leuk!
Amai, dat ziet er weer heel leuk uit. En dan te zien dat het in alle posities mooi is. Doe zo voort!
I love your version!! gorgeous pleats and fabrics!! I am wroking on one too as I got the perfect parcel last week!
What a beautiful, cute dress! Love it!
En de mama & het nieuwe eigenaresje van deze prachtige jurk zijn inderdaad heel erg blij!
Jeuj! Veel plezier ermee!
Love the dress, love the pleated detail, love the fabric, love the buttons :)
Marte, this dress is just absolutely excuisite. So lovely. I especially love the fabric you used. :)
well, i think you already know i love this dress, but i had to say it again :) XO
Een prachtig kleedje. Die Petit Pan-stofjes geven vaak een upgrade aan een kledingstuk. Net dat tikkeltje extraatje dat iets ‘gewoons’ ineens heel speciaal maakt. Al heeft de hand van de naaister er hier in dit geval natuurlijk ook wat mee te maken! ;o)
The pleating detail is beautiful!
What a beautiful Hanami, Marte! Thank you for using my pattern and pleating tutorial. I love the little piggy in the pictures – such a nice touch!
At first I wanted to try to take the pig away from Nore, because I wanted to focus on the dress… But now I’m also happy that the pig joined her! Love how she ‘takes care’ of the pig in the first picture. She has such a big heart, Nore…
Beautiful Marte! I had forgotten about the pleats as an option so will try to do that next time. I love your version and those buttons on the back are perfect!