smock dress with sleeves Secret Garden Long Sleeve Smocked Bodice Rose Ideal for day trips or casual outings Glamorous tie front volume sleeve

DRAWER REPAIR To fix the wonky drawer that wouldnt close, I used a salvaged drawer track from my stash

Volume and Texture Embrace volume and playful details for a touch of vibrancy, including some of the seasons most joyful accents like playful fringe, smocking, and ruffles

Stretchy techno crepe knit shapes a strapless bodice with princess-seamed detailing and a pleated foldover neckline (with hidden no-slip strips)

Making the Loops You will be attaching these loops to the back of your dress, where the zipper used to be

A dress that needs constant adjusting will pull a mother out of every frame, so pick something she can walk in, sit in the sand in, and lift a toddler in without a second thought