The first piece that came up was a piece I remember seeing in the Art Museum when I was a little girl. It was my favorite piece and really I have always been drawn to the modern art movement. I always felt empowered when I saw squares, lines, and splatters hanging in famous museums, because I would think “I can do that!” In fact if it wasn’t for modern art I would feel like art was unattainable. (if you saw me draw a sorry excuse for a stick figure you would understand) I took the challenge fairly literal.
I made the dress a solid white canvas with a color blocked pieced peplum. The collar which is made by shaping bias tape is intended to look drawn on. I also added a short bubble sleeve to play with shapes and silhouettes.
I made the dress back in December and had Abbey try it on, it fit like a glove and I did a happy dance, so happy I guess that I started having contractions and we went into labor and delivery. It was a false alarm, and we had a really fun waiting game back and forth until Penny was born and the dress waited patiently in Abbey’s closet until a few weeks ago when we were ready to go take pictures. Do you know what happens in a few months time? Kids grow. So the once perfect dress was now too short. However as Tim Gunn would say “make it work” so the dress, became a tunic and I whipped up a pair of leggings to wear underneath. Honestly I love it even more as a tunic than I did as a dress, and so does Abbey because she loves any chance she can have to wear leggings.
The back has an exposed zipper in bright green. The splash of color that pulls from the peplum added an industrial feel to the modern art piece, and I love the pop of interest to the back.
I used a stretch poplin for the dress so it has comfortable easy fit for an active little girl.
She was quite pleased with the dress and thats all that really matters.
So head on over to Project Run and Play and vote for your favorite look.
Suzanne Winter
Love it – the little bubble sleeves are great. This is the piece of art I was originally drawn to as well, but I didn't have time to whip up a dress for baby girl – it just translates so well to clothing! My favorite artist is Renoir, so my Easter dress for her is loosely inspired by one of his works.
Lauren Boyer
Really an AWESOME job! I did a peplum this week too! Loved the photo shoot! 🙂 – Lauren (www.oddsofpink.blogspot.com)
serra güler
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serra güler
If you'll make the same dress, girl
Gem Smith
This is perfect!! I love it! The bright green exposed zip makes this outfit for me, it's a fabulous touch! I like that you took it so literally. You did it so well! I'd definitely like to try and whip up something in a similar vein for my little girl. <br />Good luck with the vote, can't wait to see your week 2 entry xx<br />Gem, http://www.bugandsquish.blogspot.com
Jess@craftiness is not optional
HOLY awesome girl! I love the peplum and collar-but that green zip-that just is awesome. You rocked it!
Dawn
Love-love-love!!! The black trim, the zipper, the awesome apron — everything fits together so well! Very nicely done. 🙂
Delia
What! I love this. I wish I had one in MY size. I agree…the leggings make this even more awesome. You did such an amazing job Shauna. You are definitely an all-star!!!
Wendy West
Very cute love the fabric pattern.
Sarah
I could not love this more! It's absolutely amazing. 😀
Stef
LOVE this, Shauna!! The colors just jump out like a masterpiece and I love love the black contrast. Your daughter and her poses couldn't be cuter – that wink!!! Awesome job!!!!
kate
That last picture is adorable! Great job Shauna, I love the way you interpreted the theme, it's so cute. I love the fit, too! Can't wait to see what else you have in store!
adirondackinspired
Oh….how cute is she!?? Such a little model. This came out great, I love that faux peter pan collar…I did think it was drawn on. So big and bold… What a sweet little memory of being a kid at an art museum and loving the modern art because you thought you could do it. So true… Lovely job, and the leggings are a really fantastic touch, so I'm glad they came into play.
{jen} iCandyhandmade
I LOVE this so much, Shauna. So cool and creative. You are awesome.
Gina
so cute!! I can't decide if my favorite detail are the bubble sleeves or the green zip.
kristin
This is so cool, Shauna!! I love modern art too (my husband and i went to SF MOMA last summer and it was incredibly inspiring) and really love how you used just enough of the Mondrian blocks to add interest but it's not overdone. Love the leggings and her red moccs and the green zipper too! All awesome. Great work!
lisa9999
I love the tunic. My sister is an artist and she had a copy of this on her bedroom wall when we were kids.
Deborah Devine
I just love the tunic, but what sealed the deal was the collar outline. That outline was so artsy and creative. Of course, the peplum was top notched too. <br />Deborah<br />sewmuchtogive.blogspot.com
fawnandjoey
unbelievably cute
Cari Hof
I cant even believe how much I am in love with this dress! I love Mondrian and yours is my favorite of the PRAP all stars! The pairing with the yellow tights is just beyond perfect! I can't wait to see your tutorial. So glad I found you through the contest. Best of luck! You have a new follower :)<br /><br />www.sewcari.com
Erin A
This dress is seriously so incredibly cute, and I was drawn to just how it was so different but in a really cool way. This is truly like Project Runway for kids. Love love love. And it looks AMAZING with those tights and as a tunic. She looks like she'd be the cool kid walking the London galleries. Perfect.
Send to Paris
Oh my word! This is the cutest little dress I have ever seen! Your daughter is so cute and it's refreshing to see parents teaching art through clothing! It's so darling with the little peter pan collar. Best!