July dress for the Project Dress Up 2010

Independence day is as American as apple pie and baseball. It's celebrated in the US on July 4th. When I found this fabric way back in February, I knew I wanted to use it for a July 4th party dress fit for a back yard bar-b-que or pool party. It's the perfect outfit to wear to the park if the back yard gets too small for all the guests. The bursts of red and blue remind me of fireworks bursting in the sky, also an American July 4th tradition. This two piece skirt and halter combo will go easily from the heat of the day to the nighttime fireworks.


I have not put this two piece skirt and halter top on a hanger yet, because I'm not sure how I want to hang it. The halter is made from fabric ribbon and stickers, and trimmed in clear Stickles and teeny, tiny buttons. Button holes were drawn on using a black Sharpie. Sorry it's all bunched together. It wouldn't all fit on my scanner otherwise.

The back of the halter is plain with lots of Stickles glitter in the "cup" area. The buttons will release the neck strap and create a strapless halter top.

Just think. We're over half way through the year and I still haven't finished my cabinet. Who would have thought when Margaret suggested this collaboration back in January, it would have been so popular. I want to thank Margaret at Alice and Camilla's once again for keeping the links and for being such a great hostess. Be sure to check out all the lovely dresses the players make this month. You won't be sorry you did.