Grainline Alder Number Two!

This is my second Grainline Alder dress and its sewn up in a quilting cotton that I've been saving for just such a project!  When I saw that this dress could be made in quilting cotton I knew immediately what I would use from my stash.  I've been saving this print not wanting to use it on my kid's clothes because after all they would only wear it for a season and I can wear this for- well a long long time!!  I'm showing it belted and unbelted because I always appreciate seeing dresses like this both ways.  But I prefer it unbelted.

The last one I made was a size 4 in the shoulders and size 6 from the bust down but with this one I kept it a size 4 in the shoulders, size 6 in the bust and shaved off some of the width from the waist and hip.  I also lowered the hem at the side seams by 1/4 inch since I felt I needed just a bit more coverage.  

The pose above is called "come back here we're not finished with pictures" and "look there's plenty of dirt to dig in right here- not over there!"  Pictures outside are always a bit trickier with an on-the-move two year old.  

And this smile is called "that's right- there's where I want you to play!"  I can't think of much to say about this dress since I blogged about my first one here.  but I am looking forward to wearing this year round since I plan on wearing leggings and a cardigan with it this winter and I think it is the perfect pattern for a great summer sleeveless shirt.  My quilting cottons better watch out because I'm still on a stash busting craze and I'm eye-balling all those piles of fabric!!  Be afraid my little crazy stacked mounds of fabric, be very afraid!