white and blue short dress Thats So Fetch | Solem Mini | Floral She offers a structured bodycon fit Martina Mini Dress in Paloma

Hem/Train: Midi hem

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Waist: Fitted - stretchy fabric

Dress Fabric: Kaufman Sevenberry Petit Fleurs Stems Midnight from Fabric.com Dress Pattern: Modified Zoey Dress from Violette Field Threads Apron Fabric: Kaufman Essex Linen Blend White from Fabric.com Apron Pattern: My Own Bonnet Fabric: Kaufman 1/8" Carolina Gingham in Chocolate available at Fabric.com Bonnet Lining: Kaufman Sevenberry Petit Fleurs Tiny Flower Midnight from Fabric.com Bonnet Pattern: McCalls M7231 Petticoat Fabric & Trim: Vintage, from my Mother-in-law's vast fabric archives

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