Getting Patriotic

I recently reorganized my fabric stash and realized that I had some fabric (from Girl Charlee) that just HAD to be made into 4th of July outfits.  I decided to make a knit romper and simple dress.  The dress hasn't even been cut out, so this is just a sneak peak of the romper before I have both finished and take some sister pictures.  

I used Elegance & Elephants Pleated Playsuit pattern, but modified it a bit - plus used knit fabric!  The bottom half of the romper is exactly like the pattern instructs, except I placed the contrasting pocket fabric so it was visible instead of using it to make faux piping.

I didn't do a pleat in the front bodice and instead added a ruffle along the top.  The straps are strips of contrasting fabric that are tied through a loop in the back.  The back bodice was shortened to only come up to the arm holes.

I think the knit fabric worked out well with the pattern.  It fits her a little more comfortably than the Butterfly Romper that was made with woven fabric.  As soon as I get the dress finished up I'll get some better pics...if my model doesn't decide to quit and take a fake nap again.

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