Penny Richards' photos with the keyword: dress

eShakti dress I got for my birthday, wore it tonight. It's their "pleated corset bodice chambray dress," with elbow-length sleeves added.

What I wore... Dress: eShakti Tights: Hue Shoes: Merrell (thrifted) Crinoline (can't see it): Domino Dollhouse Plus an amaryllis that thinks this is Christmastime.

I made this dress, handsewn--fear not, it's actually got an even hem, I must have been standing funny for this photo. The fabric, lace trim, buttons, and even the thread all came from Trash for Teaching in Gardena. It's a bit shapeless, because I'm not a great sewist and try not to be too ambitious, but it's comfortable anyway.

Daughter dressed for "Book Character" day at school, as "Nellie," one of the American Girl series characters. Thrifted dress, altered for size, ribbon sash added.

I made this dress from a thrifted bedsheet, and wore it to a spring brunch today. No pattern--front and back are identical, I made up something for the sleeves. The lace at the neckline is from my grandmother's stash of notions.