I am far away from my sewing machine at the moment, but cruelly in close proximity to large fabric stores with good sales and overflowing remnant bins ... so I am planning projects for the fall. On my list is a Christmas dress for DD1, who will be 3. I have in my head the idea of a velvet Playdate. Went to the store today to figure out what my options were. I really liked the drape, sheen and light weight of the stretch velvets I saw, but then I thought about how the Playdates I've seen photos of tend to me made up in crisper fabrics. Would a drapey velvet be weird? I should also mention I am planning to omit the front pleat.
And finally ... I definitely want a white yoke. What fabric would play well with stretch velvet?