This was intended to be Ruby’s birthday dress. And it was finished by the time I took her bday pictures, even if it was two months past her birthday, and a couple top teeth later for her.
Then I finally blogged it 5 months after her birthday. Fourth child problems maybe? I don’t know. I guess sometimes editing pictures and writing up a post just isn’t the number one priority.
The Soleil dress is a fun sew. This knit was not the best to work with, yet again! I need to not choose slinky knits for more structured dresses. Plus, I don’t know what was going on with my needle but it was just shredding the fabric I bought at Nuttall’s in Salt Lake.
In fact, the only reason there is a bow on the dress (which, I might add, is an adorable addition) is because the fabric ripped right there so badly. Very frustrating to spend time on something that you don’t know will survive the first wash. And I’ve since learned that it did not survive the first washing :(. The fabric seriously just had holes everywhere I sewed. I’m guessing needle problems? Maybe it wasn’t sharp or was too big or I don’t know.
But on a more positive note, it was adorable for the pictures! And Ruby did not disappoint with this photo shoot. But let’s be honest, does she ever?!
The answer to that is no. She does not disappoint me, ever :). Always a fun, fun girl to take pictures of. She’s pretty cute.
And she knows it.
I was laying on the ground taking pictures and she had to come snuggle for a minute. The. Best. Ever.
Had to include a couple recent scar shots!
Yep, picture overload. And a long overdo post. Both things I’m ok with. :)
Dress: Soleil Dress
Fabric: Nuttall’s
Moccasins: Made by me
Hair Bow: See Jane Sail
What a shame that the dress did not hold on. That happens! It does look great on the pictures. And the bow looks great. The good part is that you got all these pictures with your beautiful model and they are awesome. She’s a natural for pictures; or maybe is that you are a great photographer. You do have your priority straight. The kids and family are first.
Thanks so much! You are so kind :).
Oh what a sweet dress! I love the fabric so much! So sorry to hear it ripped! I hate when that happens :(
Jess
Thank you Jess! Yes, it’s a bummer. She still has her other soleil dress so that’s good at least!
I feel your frustration on the ripping of the dress’s fabric! But Ruby is just too cute.
Thank you :)!
Lovely pics!
Thank you Carly!
SO CUTE!!! I’m yelling that because SO CUTE!!!
Thank you Sabra :).
Oh gosh, she is just the most precious little monkey. I love this photo shoot. Such a great idea! She is SO happy to have free reign on those balloons! So adorable!
haha! Thanks so much Stacey–we actually often call her our little monkey :). She’s always so funny .
There’s no such thing as too many pictures of that little cutie pie! Thanks for brightening up my day!!
Thank you Amy!! :)
Yes! Lots of lovely pictures! And such a gorgeous little chubby thing, it’s great to see her having put on weight post-surgery :-D
I agree! She’s definitely getting chubby cheeks!! Thanks for the kind comment:).
What an absolute CUTIE PATOOTIE!!! I love kids with balloons. She is looking so good! Praise God!
Thank you Jessica!! You are so kind and I agree–such a blessing!!