A Sweet Surprise!

As most of you already know, I found 

Charlotte a few months back.

Charlotte's Homecoming

She came wearing this original dress.

The dress had these unusual butterfly sleeves.

And the dress closed at the shoulders.

My friend Karen suggested I make a pattern 

of this dress, as it was quite unique.

Here is the pattern for those who didn't get it before.

As a THANK YOU for sharing this

pattern, Karen said she would make a dress for Charlotte

AND

HERE

IT 

IS!!

Karen chose a vintage dimity with a sweet yellow rose pattern.

A yellow rose symbolizes friendship.

The ribbon is also vintage.

Look at the sweet beaded details around the bodice! 

There is a tiny bead inside each lace flower 

and spaced along the neckline.

Here is the sleeve with more beads.

The dress top is open and 

there is a snap closure on each shoulder.

Here is the back with  more bead details.

Another view showing the back pleat.

This dress will be treasured by Charlotte and I forever!

Thank you Karen!!

I love my new dress!

Hugs, 

Charlotte