Fancy-Pants Dress for Neva

Fancy-Pants Dress for Neva So I took Neva to the NAC last weekend to see the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. She was less than impressed with having to drive to Ottawa, but loved everything else about being there -- especially getting to dress up. I myself was prepared to make her a dress in more "festive" colours (I have a red velvet sparkly piece which is just awaiting use) but when she saw this pink sparkly organza, there were no other options. So I made her this "special" dress, which she will also get to wear to my cousin's wedding next May, and to any other special events in the meantime. There's room for her to grow in it, though it's not super-long; however, a frothy pink tulle crinoline peeking out from under the hem will be just the thing to make it even more danceable and wearable as she grows. She was delighted with it, as you can tell, and declared that the only people who had nicer dresses than she did at the ballet were the Sugarplum Fairies. Pattern: Butterick 3714 Fabric: Pink Organza with sparkle detail; Crepe-Backed Satin underlay