Sewing a Dress with Smocking & Custom Fabric

Every year, I sew a birthday dress for my daughter—and this year felt extra special.
From designing the custom fabric to adding hand-stitched smocking and using a vintage sewing pattern, this dress was a joy to create from start to finish. In this video, I take you along as I bring it all together—from inspiration to final stitches. Whether you're a fellow sewist, love vintage patterns, or just enjoy the magic of handmade, I hope this project inspires you to create something meaningful with your hands. 💛

Thanks for watching and celebrating this sweet tradition with me!

Fabric Design Resource: https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com/
Fabric Printer: https://littlecocalico.com/

Pleater Machine: https://bit.ly/4lwACQw
Fabric Shears: https://ldhscissors.com/6kn4uy
Rotary Cutter: https://ldhscissors.com/zqsvpg
Sewing Tools: https://amzn.to/3XWlhyr

Sewing Journal: https://amzn.to/43Qptnk

🧵 More sewing inspiration + patterns: www.rooneyclothing.com
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