I thought the look of this dress was similar to the housewife dresses of the 40s. And the idea of train travel embodies that time period for me. Whenever you see a love story that takes place during WWII you can bet there's going to be a train involved....at some point.I used a very, very soft black and white plaid homespun fabric. To add a splash of color I made the belt and buttons candy apple red. It has a shirt dress fit with retro buttons down the front. With the little red suitcase and frock, she looks like she's ready to go to Grandma's house.
Since, it comes pretty far down on Lily, I would say that this would fit a 3-5 year old. If you're unsure, Lily's measurements are: waist-19", height- 38"from that hopefully you can sort of judge for yourself.
PLUS, if you leave a comment I will include the most darling matching button barrets, see below.
Last day for posts is MONDAY 7/21/08. Winner will be announced WEDNESDAY morning!
As usual, if you would like a chance to win this frock just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.
I just wanted to add that even if I don't get to change the graphics on the buttons to the right, I should have new content everyday. Sometimes, things get pretty hectic around here and I don't always get the extra hour on the computer that I need to change the pics on the buttons. But please keep checking them out to see what's new!
ONE MORE THING! If anyone thinks that their link is not showing up just let me know where you've blogged in a comment and I will add it to the giveaway that way.
Something that is also a good idea for any blogger is to claim their blog in Technorati. You can do it here at the bottom of the page. I believe they index all their registered blogs daily AND the more you get pinged, the more up-to-date your rank is. I'll include this little blurb in my Q&A for anyone else who needs it.
Create a Link!
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This dress is so cute, I wish it came in my size too!!!
I just know I'm going to win one of these things someday!! Where do you find the time to make these?? My sis-in-law and I feel so inadequate!!
You ooze talent, Kathleen!
I LOVE the maturity of this dress!!!!! And what a pretty photoshoot to boot! Wonderful job!!!
Your photos with the luggage are super!! Love red!
Is she looking for Platform 9 3/4 =)
This is one of the cutest dresses for girls I've seen in ages!
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I love this dress. I want to have one just like it for my little niece. Wow, it is divine.
It is absolutely killing me that my links to you aren't showing up, so I am probably not being entered... ack. I would love to see Roo in one of your creations!!!
This one would look great with mommy's bakelite cherry necklace.
another amazing creation!
love it!
Kathleen, I think you're a genius :o) on many levels. I love how you think of all the little details - not only in your dress making, but in the way you present the whole picture and really make a story to go with the clothes. It's wonderful.
xox,
Linnea
Beautiful!!! I love, love, LOVE that dress! I wish I had your talents!
Kathleen I love this dress but the best bit is your descriptions in your blog you really know how to spin a yarn and it gives the dresses you make a life/story of their own its like they come to life!
Great job on the dress!
hmmm yeah the create a link doesnt work for me either...I am posting in my blog and linking back to your blog/giveaways so I hope im entering :< unsure!
I MUST have this dress... it is beyond adorable!
I gasped when I saw this dress. It reminds me of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe movie...anyways, SO cute. My 3 yr old would look ravishing in it :)
Breathtaking, it does remind me of the 40's.
clcoffin_55416@yahoo.com
So very European...we are moving there in 3 weeks! I can seee my daughter wearing this to preschool...WOW you are so talented.
I have found a new heaven and it is in this dress. Unfortunately it won't fit me but my daughter would look scrumptious in it. I am so excited that I stumbled on your site and I can't wait to share it with my other crafty friends. Your work is just devine!!! Thank you for sharing. :c)
ACK! Love the mary janes with the dress. Saddle shoes would be cute too, no???? Maybe I'll win one of these days. :) Thanks so much for the chance. xo
i love this dress!!!
In response to Naomi (and Iris),
Two days ago, I had contacted Technorati about why your link didn't show up. They have yet to get back to me. I won't hold my breath. Naomi, yours was particularly strange because it picked up your first post on the strawberry caplet.
If anyone thinks that their link is not showing up just let me know in a comment and I will add it to the giveaway that way.
Something that is also a good idea for any blogger is to register with Technorati. I believe they index all their registered blogs daily AND the more you get pinged, the more up-to-date your rank is. I'll include this little blurb in my Q&A for anyone else who needs it.
I love the vintage red buttons. They make the dress pop out. I can't believe how prolific you are!
I know that if I just keep entering that I will win one of these days!! You are a great photographer. PICK ME!!
I must have that dress and those clippies!!! SO adorable!! I love how grown up it looks!!! You are amazing!!
I think you could take any child off the street, put them in your creations and they would look like a model! LOVE this dress.
www.becauseiwastaughttoshare.blogspot.com
OMG this dress was made for BG! Grammie comes in ON the train every three weeks without missing a beat! How sweet would she look wearing this to greet the grammie?
And thanks so much for the heads up on Techronati -- I signed up today.
Any chance you would mind checking to make sure my blog is coming up in the system?
Thanks again -- beautiful dress!!
Heather
COMPLETELY INADEQUATE! Yes, I'm the sis-in-law of Carrie in comment #2. We both agree you have the cutest clothes for your daughter and we both wish we had the time and talent to do the same for our sweeties!
This dress is amazing! I would really wear a matching one in my size and go out on the town with my bean!! Oh how cute would that be!
Do you use patterns or are these straight out of your creative mind?
I HOPE WE WIN THIS ONE!
This reminds me of a dress that I had when I was young. . that makes it even cuter to me! SO cute!
OH MY!! I seriously love love love this dress. And the pictures with the luggage and the train station: fabulous. Every time I come to your blog I am amazed. Can we be friends? :)
My links haven't been showing up either.
You can see them and my random thoughts at
www.theavocadotree.blogspot.com
thanks so much kathleen for taking the time to respond about the link drama & for the comment in my blog I was very excited to see your name come up!
I would love to know if you use patterns OR are these a combination of different patterns/ideas you come up with your self!
we need tutorials!!! hahahahaa
simply Beautiful:)
What a fabulous dress, such a graphic clean look. Your photographs are fantastic too, such great composition. I love the oblique angle, it completely captures the feel of the dress. Having such a beautiful subject helps too, Lily is absolutely adorable!
Such a fun dress. I had one like this in art school, only it was a little shorter and I wore chunky boots with it. This is very cute!
I love this dress! Your daughter looks so cute in it!
Sherry
I love your dresses and I love the shots you take!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Blogged HERE!
bunnybox9 at gmail . com
It's so cute! I blogged it:
nemeceks.blogspot.com.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I am a huge fan of that era of clothing, and you nailed the right blend between little girl and classy little lady.
The pictures are great, too -- perfect setting for the dress.
Are your daughters always as cooperative for your photo shoots as it looks?!
so very cute!!!!!
This dress is adorable!
No need to include me in the drawing...I don't have a sweet little someone to put it on. Just wanted to tell you how much I love it!
I don't think it's picking up my link either. Puh-leeze enter me!!
I posted it to two of my blogs and don't see it listed on your list.
Thanks!
JUST adorable! I also love the styling of your photos. I need to get pregnant (with a little girl), fast!
SOOOOO Adorable! Love the photos, too!
I seriously LOVE your stuff. You are so so talented! Thanks for shargin with us!
I just recently found your site and I am so glad I did! Your clothes are so darling and inspiring. I LOVE this little dress. I'll definitely be frequenting your site!
Very cute dress. I love the vintage buttons and the red belt. Great photos!
That dress is awesome! How do you get your daughter to pose so perfectly?
I liked to you here:
http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2008/07/more-giveaways.html
wow, you really inspire me! I have never swen anything in my life and I want a sewing machine ASAP! Your work is amazing and adorable! I love it!
I linked!
LOVE the dress and the photography!
Oh, my... that is so cute. Put me in for the drawing. :)
The pictures you took for this dress are so cute. That red bag just set it all off!!!
I love this!! I can't just see my little miss in this dress! And we already have shoes to match!! Hopefully, it will be coming this way!! I LOVE everything you do!
agh from above, I meant to say i CAN see my little miss in this dress! lol
Absolutely adorable! Unfortunately I know absolutely nobody who could benefit from such a cute dress ... all that you make is wonderful and very inspiring! Keep it up!
I love this dress, and I know it would look fabulous on my girls. Thank you for sharing the inspiration behind your designs.
How adorable is this dress. I love it. I was just wondering if my blog is private can you still see when I create a link? Or if not what do I need to do about that?
What a b-e-a-utiful dress!! my little darling would look perfect in this... well as soon as she grows into it!
Your skills are amazing... care to teach me?
scribbleit@msn.com
Thanks,
Cammi
Scribble It
Oh, and I linked you:
http://scribbleitonline.blogspot.com/
You are so talented! I don't even have a little girl and I find myself drooling over your dresses.
Love it! So 1940's housewifeish! I hope you get a few more pictures in or make more dresses like this. I can see it in so many different settings.
I LOVE your clothes and your daughter - how precious is she... Count me in for this beautiful dress.....
Do you sell any of your clothes or take special orders? I am dying to win a piece or have you make my daughters matching frocks!!!!
So if I just create a link on my blog am I entered into the giveaway? Is that all I have to do or is there more? I am so sorry b/c I know you've tried to explain it but I am still confused - call me technotard.
Wow- So beautiful. I wish I had the talent, and the gusto to sew such beautiful things! Great job!
Oh good heavens!! I don't even know any more which I like the best; surely you will end up rich and famous and remember us as your followers...
I LOVE this dress!
Wonder what my chances are of winning again. I'd love to have Miss M's entire wardrobe Grosgrained :). This is yet another gorgeous dress.
I keep saying "this one is my favorite...until you post the next! And how did you get so many people entering these giveaways? I am trying to do one myself and need some tips! ;) Keep it up!
i went ahead and clicked on "create a link" i hope it works... it will be a while before my little one can fit into the adorable dress, but its worth having and waiting for.....
This dress and hair clippes are adorable!
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We blogged here:
http://kristiniac.blogspot.com/2008/07/weekend-round-up_19.html
Adorable! The shoes looked great with it, too!
Not only are you a talented seamstress, but a photographer as well! Great photos showing off your beautiful pieces!
You are amazing. I am in awe of your talent!!! So adorable!
I would LOVE for my daughter to get this dress! She would be so cute!
oh heavens! you've done it again, and again I'm so envious of your ideas and talent! I'm not sure if you got my link, so I'll just post here to make sure it's on the list! fromshellysbelly.blogspot.com
I love it!! I want one for me!! :)
Here's my link:
http://vermillionrules.blogspot.com/2008/07/winner-prisma-giveaway.html
That is very cute, if only I had a girl.. LOL
may i have this dress, a coke, and fries please! all to go. absolutely fabulous! i have no idea how you do this! have a wonderful weekend!
Oh please enter me! I've linked back to you.
Wow, with a dress like this you'd never what your child to grow up and out of it.
Gorgeous, thanks, here is a link:
http://v-rodmama.blogspot.com/
Amazingly gorgeous!! I would love this for my eldest who is going to go to kindergarten in Sept. She'd look amazing! Not to mention the envy of everyone there, LOL!! Really a gorgeous dress. You have amazing talent for sure :)
Oh, and also, you are linked on my blog already :) One of my faves!
This is just too cute for words. Wow! I am so amazed by your ability. Happy day!
Oh, this is CRAZY cute! I hope I win!
Totally adorable...i would LOVE to win something like this!! It's too cute!! You do awesome work! Or as my teenagers say, you are buck....
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! I'm going to keep my fingers crossed!
Can I still win if I make my blog private? I mean, my family & friends will see the posts, but... anyhow, here's hoping my daughter will get to wear this pretty dress someday!
So I just found your blog by way of Moving Hands which I found by searching for Machiko Kayaki. I love these little side trips. Your dresses are amazing and the model is a doll. I can't belive you make these and give them away. The red buttons with the plaid, really and that black polka dot with the green sash, just gorgeous.
too cute, i want this dress and i have all boys:)
but i do have lots of neices!
Great job on this dress. I fell in love with it!
comment. post. win.
I linked to you, and as I said in my post: My only wish is that *I* could fit in to these fabulous dresses!!
Post is at:
http://shorechic.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-bogod.html
I love your blog!
- Laura
So adorable!! Probably one of the cutest I've seen. Great job!
This dress is adorable! Would look adorable on my lil girl, of course I'm biased :) just sayin'!
Yet another dress that I need to win! Pick me! Pick me!
So precious! My twins would definitely fight over this dress.
Oh my goodness, this dress is adorable! I would love it for my little Trinity...
Wow! Your blog is fantastic!! Love the adorable clothes for little girls. I am going to be a grandma in February and as soon as I find out what my daughter is having...(I secretly hope a girl!) I want to win a dress for her! Come check out our blog when you get a chance. We would love to highlight you on our blog! We will checking back soon.
Karin
oh how cute it this~! Someday I think that I will grow up and be able to make things like this for my princess! And your Princess by the way is adorable!!!
This is adorable! I want a mom sized pattern to make one for me!!! I can't believe you give these amazing outfits away! WOW!!!
I linked you here:
Inkspirations
What an absolutely beautiful dress. My Gwen would look perfect in it ;-)
I'm so excited to have come across your blog, someone that had bought clothes from my blog said they found me from the Grosgrain Blog, so I googled it and that's how I stumbled upon yours....I just LOVE all your little girls clothes, you're so talented and my daughter is the same size is your little model, so we REALLY love your stuff!
Awesome dress. What is Technorati anyways? I looked at the website but got quite lost quite quickly! Yikes! Thanks for making this FAB dress!
Bobbie *Ü*
your daughter is adorable! I linked - how easy!!!
I love that dress it is so cute
SO SO CUTE! I have a 3 year old that would be so cute in that dress! What an awesome job!
I love the vintage feel of this dress. And so lucky my Miss Kay is the same size as your Lily. Link is set up through my blog.
Adorable....your work is fab!
How lovely! Absolutely gorgeous outfit and model! My mom too made my dresses when I was growing up. This brought many fond memories. Thanks and congrats on being so talented.
M Fosco
WOW!!!!! A friend just sent me a link to your blog because she knew that I would like it....I LOVE it!!! I have been making my DD custom boutique outfits for about 6months...so if we win this outfit people will know that it is handmade!!
...Off to link you up to my blog and add you to my google reader!!
I came across your blog thru my blog surfin'. Your blog is supah great, you are so very talented, the clothes that you sew are just absolutely sweet!
I did post a link on my blog to your blog!
ADORABLE!!!!!
You are so talented! I love this dress it's adorable!
I just saw a link to your giveaway on a friend's blog. Darling dress!! And cute little model too.
Put a link on my blog as well.
Great work!
this is so cute! I love the style. My daughter would look so cute in it!
Ooooh la la! Oh please oh please I want to win! I LOVE the bright pop of red and the great big buttons. Its just the best!
So cute- you are super talented. I'm hoping my next is a girl!!
That is the cutest awesomests dress ever!!! I would like to have an adult version as well!
Just BRILLIANT!
that is so adorable!
You are so amzingly talented! Where do you find the time???
Holy Mackerel that is the BEST dress on earth! Amazing
I've got beautiful little nieces that would look darling in that dress!
Very Cute dress. I would love it for my niece.
So fun! I will definitely blog about this giveaway!
Michelle M.
I really love this dress, it is so cute and would be absolutley adorable on my little girl!
I loove this! So glad I got the link from my friends page.
I think this is the cutest one yet. You should do mother-daughter look alikes!
SO CUTE!!!
Love it! I linked to you from our blog http://pandabearsanddragonflies.blogspot.com/
Fabulous fabulous fabulous! The dress is darling, as are the barrets, as is (goes without saying) the model.
Connor
Um...WHERE have you been the last 8 years?!? So glad I cam across your blog now. I've got four girls - one who is just turning 4, and one who is just turning 2. It'll fit ONE of them! LOL!
If the dress itself didn't draw me in, the photos sure would! Wow - you've got a great talent. I'd love to know how you find the time to do all you do.
Just today I was referred to website by a friend. I love your work! The dresses are adorable. I especially like the ice cream social polka dot dress. I was wondering wear you get all the cute fabric?
What a cute dress! I could just picture it on my darling girl! Love it!
So cute! Hope I win!
Oh my goodness, that dress is adorable!!!
Way too cute!! How do you do it?!!! Just posted a link!
http://www.robinbirdsnest.blogspot.com/
Ooo Rebekah would look so adorable in this dress!!! I am posting the link on adventuresofjosephandrebekah.blogspot.com
Wendy
Way cute love it.
This is such a cute dress! I wish I could have 2, for my girls!
So Cute!!! I love dresses like these for my daughter
What a great dress! I wish I had your talent.
Way to cute, I am lving having a girl again. I have 12 1/2 years between my girls.
What a hot little number! Here's to hoping the baby still within is a girl! Otherwise, my son will look amazing in this! :)
i liked back to your post as well .. what a cute dress. i'm so excited that this baby that is moving around inside of me is a GIRL ... i can't wait to dress her in cute things like this!
Holy ADORABLENESS! (Is that a word)? Pick me, Pick Me! ;)
I am in LOVE with that dress! I linked back to your post! I'm crossing my fingers!!
It's on my blog, but I'll comment too!
No, I love your stuff the most... It is so neat that you spread the love.
Very cute...as always!
I love it. And the button hair barrets are the perfect touch
Oh thi sdress screams out my granddaughter's first day of school. She would look so ready in this dress. You are so very talented. Thanks for the opportunity for such a win.
Kathy Brown
I'm a day late (and a dollar short) but I must comment on this precious dress. It would have looked perfect on my four year old grand. The measurements you quoted are her's...
What amazing talent! I just started sewing for my daughter and it is more difficult then it looked! But I think it is so rewarding to see her wear something I made with my own hands! Your clothes are an inspiration.
obsessed!!! love, love, love it. i want one in my size.
Wow...I may be too late to get the chance to win but I am posting a comment anyway. That dress is so...cute. I am thinking it would be a good idea for me to get better at sewing so I can make dresses like that for my little one. Angela is 6 months old right now but hopefully I can make her look as cute as your little girl in that dress. Anyways...it's sure is nice of you to give the dress away. I hope I can be that generous...I could see myself trying to make a profit on e-bay...but I guess it means a lot more to give than to recieve. Wow...you must think I'm strange. This is so long and you don't even know me. Anyways...keep up the good work.
I was bummed not to win this one -- it is SO gorgeous -- but now I'm inspired and would like to make my own version! Would you be willing to share pattern info? Thank you!
So sweet, it would look so cute on my 3 year old.
How could anybody not enter for this dress. Super cute and stylish. It definately leaves and impression (in a good way!) Count me in!
And I also really thought this was E-town train station and it WAS!
Two of my friends put a link to your blog on their blogs, so I had to check it out! I'm too late, alas, for the drawing, but I'm so impressed with your sewing ability. I really, really wish I could sew, but I destroy things I try to sew. :) Hooray for moms who can sew! I loved that my mom could sew all my prom dresses. My poor daughter will not have that luxury.
I sure hope you have an etsy shop because you do some amazing work that you can sell for great prices! Let me know, I'd certainly get my girls something. :)
This dress is amazing!!
Good Job! :)
This dress is to die for. More, more, more, please!
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