My daughter loves to look
through my sewing patterns and found a pattern she really liked among them that had Colonial-style dresses. This one really looks "princess-y", though, when made of satin with gold lame trim. It took most of the day, but we are pleased with it. It is actually 2 pieces: an underdress, of which the skirt is visible, and a jacket-type top that fastens in the back.
