Ribbons for the win

 I love using ribbon in these designs.  Sometimes I want to use a really wide ribbon.  How do you do that on a miniature dress for a doll?  I had to try some things to find ways to do it.  Did I get away with it?

This is a pretty big bow on the front of this dress, but then again, the flowers are pretty big too.  I added some lavendar lace into the sleeve hems and dress hem.  

Again, a really wide ribbon that's balanced by really big flowers.  

This little bow adds a pop of color at the center front waist.

I love this 'stitched' ribbon I put into a bow at center front.

I had fun making this basic dress with lengthened bodice and skirt.  I added those triangle buttons in the bodice to add interest and reflect the yellow in the bow.  

Here's another lengthened bodice and skirt dress with a huge purple bow at center front.  I added the matching button for extra interest.  

Here I added a collar and sleeves with a coordinating color to make it look like a jumper.  The ribbons are sewn down the center front as if they were buttons.  I was tempted to cover their centers with buttons, but decided against it.  I like this look a lot!  

These dresses make me really happy.