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I ended up cutting 9 inches off of the bottom to transform it into a top. I made a little flower pin to connect the fabric of the binding with the dress fabric.

Finished! I chose to use contrasting binding along the armholes. I picked a deep plum polka-dot that is close in value to the ochre dress color. I wanted it to stand out yet not scream "look at me". I thought about doing it on the neckline but decided against it as I thought it would be to matchy matchy.

Since I am self-taught I really am clueless when it comes to reading & following a pattern. This is the first dress I have ever made for myself. I still need to make the belt. It was very easy to put together.

Lu is practicing what a course would be like in a show. When she gets to the fence she's supposed to 2 point which is the position to be in when she will jump. Donavan is a very experienced horse and knows that when an inexperienced kid goes up into 2 point they have less control so he takes advantage of it. He says to himself, "Hmmm, I think I'll have a little snack."