Disney on Ice Dress

Just a huge forewarning and heads up, I love Disney. Disneyland, Disney World (I've been only once), Disney Movies, Disney Music, Disney Disney Disney. It's a sickness, but one I absolutely love. In fact, this entry was scheduled. I'm at Disneyland today with my awesome niece.
Anyway, the fabric from this dress I found in my grandma's house probably about a decade ago. I knew it was special, and couldn't bear the thought of ruining it, so in my dresser it sat. And sat. And sat. Last month when I took my niece to Disney on Ice, I made her a Cinderella dress. The night before the show, I realized I didn't have anything awesome to wear. And... out came the fabric!

I used New Look 6146 for this, simple was my goal for this dress. The pattern ended up not being SO simple, but only because they had about a bajillion different ways you could do the pattern. Once I figured out the pieces I needed I pulled my usual I'll-cut-pieces-out-and-wing-it crap. It worked pretty well, I ended up omitting the belt piece- I figured I'd buy a cute black one for later- and I like the way it turned out!

This dress, like all other dresses I make, ended up being big on me. I unfortunately was so tired (and cold) the night I made it, I didn't bother trying it on before doing all the finish work. That's okay, it just meant I pinned it in the back for Disney on Ice-- And this photo shoot. One day when I'm wide awake and have energy, I will pull off the collar, bring the whole thing in and reattacth it all. However, I feel like if I do that right now I will mess up the dress forever.

Disney on Ice was SO MUCH FUN! We went the the "Dare to Dream" show which featured Tiana, Cinderella, and Rapunzel. I had recently made Maddie a Snow White dress, and the pattern had an option for Cinderella so I did that! It was very simple, I really like Simplicity patterns. I think the one I made turned out cuter than the picture. I was pretty stoked.I added lace, and some pearls to give it a little extra something.

She was so excited when she tried it on, it made my heart melt. How cute is she? 

Maddie after trying on her new Cinderella dress!

Maddie requested to wear sunglasses, so I loaned her mine.

Maddie very interested in her coloring book.

Tried to get a photo, but she was more interested in popcorn.

This time, she had a hard time smiling AND looking at the camera!

Photo from above: 

Shot by Michelle Ramirez

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Hat from California Adventure

Tights and Shoes from Kohls