This is a sewing pattern I'm working on at the moment. I was going to call it the "Little Cleo" Dress because of the cleopatra-style circular neckline and shoulders. Miss Wink decided, though, that it should be named after the little elephant fabric and who am I to argue with 4 year-old logic?
As cute as the buttons are, the dress is a bit fiddly to do with the back opening and I've since come up with a much simpler slimline collar which slips on over the head. I'll post photos of that version asap.
The lovely sales assistant at the Remnant Warehouse where I bought the fabric told me elephants with their trunks up are considered to be a sign of good luck. I'd never heard that but I really like the idea of a lucky dress so I'm going with the idea...
She looks lovely. I was at Remnant Warehouse yesterday....that place is bad for my wallet. Love the elephant material!
Posted by: Amanda | January 30, 2013 at 06:00 PM
Yes, classic line from The Castle about elephants with their trunks up being good luck, Love the dress!
Posted by: Kate | January 30, 2013 at 06:26 PM
it's beautiful Marina, such a cute retro feel to it.
Posted by: sophie | January 31, 2013 at 09:32 PM
Love this dress....can't wait for the pattern! I've been looking for a pattern with a neckline like this....
Posted by: Janice | February 16, 2013 at 01:10 PM