lilacs and polka dots

I made this dress for Ruby yesterday. I forced myself to choose something other than red for once! I pictured this dress being more purple. But of course it's still gotta have polka dots (I will never get tired of Amy Butler lotus dots -- the go with everything!). I picked up the floral print at JoAnn's recently, but everything else was from my stash - yay!

I used Sandi Henderson's Claire pattern, which I love. I've used it a few times before. The pattern is so easy to follow and the pattern pieces actually make sense. I'm convinced that most sewing patterns must be written by someone who does not sew! Some of them are so mind-boggling, right? I actually cut the binding strip on the bias, too!  Are you proud of me, Megan? I never cut my strips on the bias! This tutorial is great.

I used the same pattern to make this dress, too.

Ruby tried it on this morning but I wasn't quick enough to get a pic. I'll have to add that later. :)
*see a  (sub par) picture of her wearing it here.

linking here!