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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - SAPPHIRE WITH BLUE/GREEN PEACOCK PRINT

      from $125.00

      The top of this dress is a traditional cotton jersey sailor shirt with 3/4 sleeves and 2 buttons at the shoulder opening. The organic cotton jersey is grown in Texas, spun and knit in North Carolina. It is high waisted and the Autumn Sunflower Liberty of London skirt is gathered. Wear it walking along rocky beaches, jumping over seaweed and picking rose-hips all the way to the lighthouse. Add a sweater on boat rides, and watch the waves for seals and the sky for osprey! The perfect dress to lead from late summer through fall!

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      1930'S FANCY DRESS - MIDNIGHT / FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES PRINT

      $184.00

      She wasn't supposed to wear this down by the river collecting salamanders, but loved it too much to take off after the picnic. White collar and cuffs, pleats in front and back, shell button closure. Can be worn with Mary Janes or Keds. Perfect for Spring or Summer, in Fall add tights and a sweater. The longer you look at this fabric, the more creatures you will find. The Fuschia color is deep and beautiful.

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      1930'S FANCY DRESS - BLUE / GREEN PEACOCK PRINT

      $184.00

      She wasn't supposed to wear this down by the river collecting salamanders, but loved it too much to take off after the picnic. White collar and cuffs, pleats in front and back, shell button closure. Can be worn with Mary Janes or Keds. Perfect for Spring or Summer, in Fall add tights and a sweater. The longer you look at this fabric, the more creatures you will find. The Fuschia color is deep and beautiful.

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      PLAYGROUND SKIRT IN STRIPED SEERSUCKER

      $42.00

      This fun striped seersucker skirt has all the colors of the rainbow and can be worn with almost anything. The pockets are great for hiding treasures and the waist is a soft elastic. 100% cotton, runs large.

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - AUTUMN SUNFLOWER

      from $125.00

      The top of this dress is a traditional cotton jersey sailor shirt with 3/4 sleeves and 2 buttons at the shoulder opening. The organic cotton jersey is grown in Texas, spun and knit in North Carolina. It is high waisted and the Autumn Sunflower Liberty of London skirt is gathered. Wear it walking along rocky beaches, jumping over seaweed and picking rose-hips all the way to the lighthouse. Add a sweater on boat rides, and watch the waves for seals and the sky for osprey! The perfect dress to lead from late summer through fall!

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      FOREST AND FIELD DRESS IN VELVET

      from $95.00

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      This is the Velvet version of one of our most popular dresses. It is perfect for Holiday, but the design is flexible enough to wear all Winter. It is roomy and looks good long or short. Available in Burgundy, Black, Green and Cherry -see size chart for what is available in which size Dry Clean Only.

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - SAPPHIRE / AUTUMN SUNFLOWER

      from $125.00

      Perfect for Back to School, our Baker Island Dress with a solid top. Made of the same thick knit organic cotton as the first Baker Island Dress in a deep Sapphire color. The skirt shows all the colors of Autumn with a Sunflower Liberty Print. High Waist, 3/4 sleeves, 2 button closure at shoulder.

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - Natural/Navy Top with Victory Garden Skirt

      from $125.00

      The top is a navy cotton jersey with natural stripes, 3/4 sleeves and 2 buttons at the shoulder opening. The organic cotton jersey is grown in Texas, spun and knit in North Carolina. It is high waisted and the vibrant Liberty of London skirt is gathered. Wear it walking along rocky beaches, jumping over seaweed and picking rose-hips all the way to the lighthouse. Add a sweater on boat rides, and watch the waves for seals and the sky for osprey!

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - Navy/Natural Top with Victory Garden Skirt

      from $125.00

      The top of this dress is a new color for us, navy with natural stripes. The skirt is made of a Victory Garden print. The colors are fresh and clear. A perfect spring dress. High Waist, 3/4 sleeves, 2 button closure at shoulder.

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - RASPBERRY / PURPLE SUNFLOWER

      from $125.00

      Perfect for Back to School, our Baker Island Dress with a solid top. Made of the same thick knit organic cotton as the first Baker Island Dress in a deep Raspberry color. The skirt shows many more colors with a Purple Sunflower Liberty Print. High Waist, 3/4 sleeves, 2 button closure at shoulder. (Also available in Raspberry/Autumn Sunflower -email for information.)

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      Stripe T Dress -Natural/ Navy

      from $68.00

      The easiest dress! Made of the same soft organic cotton as the top of our Baker Island Dress, and in a new color combination true Navy with a Natural backround. Your girl will never want to take it off! As comfortable as a nightgown but better suited for school. Add a Headscarf for a pop of color. Long sleeves, boat neck, hits below knee

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      Stripe T Dress -Navy/Natural

      from $68.00

      The easiest dress! Made of the same soft organic cotton as the top of our Baker Island Dress, and in a new color combination true Navy with Natural stripes. Your girl will never want to take it off! As comfortable as a nightgown but better suited for school. Add a Headscarf for a pop of color. Long sleeves, boat neck, hits below knee

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - SAPPHIRE / PINK PEACOCK

      from $125.00

      Perfect for Back to School, our Baker Island Dress with a solid top. Made of the same thick knit organic cotton as the first Baker Island Dress in a deep Sapphire color. The Art Nouveau pink peacock print of the skirt leads summer into Fall. High Waist, 3/4 sleeves, 2 button closure at shoulder.

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      Swan's Island Dress -Red Paisley

      $79.00

      This Spring/Summer dress is Liberty of London on the top and an organic cotton knit on the bottom. It is adjustable, with a tie on each shoulder. Comfortable and easy, can be worn over a tee-shirt for chillier Spring days, and on it's own all Summer!

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      Swan's Island Dress -Blue/Green Peacock

      $79.00

      This Spring/Summer dress is Liberty of London on the top and an organic cotton knit on the bottom. It is adjustable, with a tie on each shoulder. Comfortable and easy, can be worn over a tee-shirt for chillier Spring days, and on it's own all Summer!

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      Swan's Island Dress -Indigo Pattern

      $79.00

      This Spring/Summer dress is Liberty of London on the top and an organic cotton knit on the bottom. It is adjustable, with a tie on each shoulder. Comfortable and easy, can be worn over a tee-shirt for chillier Spring days, and on it's own all Summer!

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      STRIPE T DRESS IN NATURAL/CHARCOAL

      from $68.00

      The easiest dress! Made of the same soft organic cotton as the top of our Baker Island Dress, your girl will never want to take it off! As comfortable as a nightgown but better suited for school. Add a Headscarf for a pop of color. Long sleeves, boat neck, hits below knee.

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      Swan's Island Dress -Pink Peacock

      $79.00

      This Spring/Summer dress is Liberty of London on the top and an organic cotton knit on the bottom. It is adjustable, with a tie on each shoulder. Comfortable and easy, can be worn over a tee-shirt for chillier Spring days, and on it's own all Summer!

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      Swan's Island Dress -Purple Sunflower

      $79.00

      This Spring/Summer dress is Liberty of London on the top and an organic cotton knit on the bottom. It is adjustable, with a tie on each shoulder. Comfortable and easy, can be worn over a tee-shirt for chillier Spring days, and on it's own all Summer!

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      Swan's Island Dress -Rose

      $79.00

      This Spring/Summer dress is Liberty of London on the top and an organic cotton knit on the bottom. It is adjustable, with a tie on each shoulder. Comfortable and easy, can be worn over a tee-shirt for chillier Spring days, and on it's own all Summer!

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      BOX PLEAT DRESS - BROWN ORNITHOLOGY

      from $150.00

      The shape reminds us of a painters smock. Round neck, box pleats from yoke, white shell buttons up the back, straight sleeves and a comfortable A-line shape. This incredible Ornithology print was designed from sketches by Edwyn Collins, who was best known for fronting Scottish rock band Orange Juice. It is a sketchbook on fabric complete with names of the birds and the dates when they were drawn. Wear in art class or bike riding.

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      BOX PLEAT DRESS - CONFETTI PRINT

      from $150.00

      The shape of this Box Pleat Dress reminds us of a painters smock. Round neck, box pleats from yoke, white shell buttons up the back, straight sleeves and a comfortable A-line shape. The confetti print won't show any paint stains at all! Wear in art class or bike riding.

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      MARY HARRIS JONES DRESS IN PSYCHEDELIC PEACOCK

      $184.00

      Inspired by dresses of the 1920’s this dress is modernized by the unexpected combination of paid and pattern. It reflects a young girls imagination and spirit. Full 3/4 sleeves, closes in back with 2 shell buttons. Mary Harris Jones or "Mother" Jones was an American schoolteacher and dressmaker, who in the early 1900's became a prominent labor and community organizer.

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      MARY HARRIS JONES DRESS IN BLUE ORNITHOLOGY

      $184.00

      Inspired by dresses of the 1920’s this dress is modernized by the unexpected combination of paid and pattern. It reflects a young girls imagination and spirit. Full 3/4 sleeves, closes in back with 2 shell buttons. The Blue Ornithology print is a limited edition designed from sketches by Edwyn Collins, who was best known for fronting the Scottish band Orange Juice. It is a sketchbook on fabric complete with the names of birds and the dates they were drawn.

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - PLAID

      $109.00

      The top is of the Baker Island Dress is a traditional cotton jersey sailor shirt with 3/4 sleeves and 2 buttons at the shoulder opening, made of organic cotton grown in Texas, spun and knit in North Carolina. It is high waisted and the plaid cotton skirt is gathered. Wear it walking along rocky beaches, jumping over seaweed and picking rose-hips all the way to the lighthouse. Add a sweater on boat rides, and watch the waves for seals and the sky for osprey!

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      BAKER ISLAND DRESS - ROSE PRINT

      from $125.00

      We were going to call this dress "The Sailor Rose" but we thought it might get confusing! The top is a traditional cotton jersey sailor shirt with 3/4 sleeves and 2 buttons at the shoulder opening. The organic cotton jersey is grown in Texas, spun and knit in North Carolina. It is high waisted and the Rose Liberty of London skirt is gathered. Wear it walking along rocky beaches, jumping over seaweed and picking rose-hips all the way to the lighthouse. Add a sweater on boat rides, and watch the waves for seals and the sky for osprey!

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      PILLOWCASE DRESS - BLUE PAISLEY PRINT

      $125.00

      This dress is based on the old trick of cutting up a pillowcase for a quick summer play dress. It is very flexible; roomy, comfortable and looks good long or short. When it gets too short it can even be worn over jeans as a blouse.

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      PILLOWCASE DRESS ROSE PRINT

      $125.00

      This dress is based on the old trick of cutting up a pillowcase for a quick summer play dress. It is very flexible; roomy, comfortable and looks good long or short. When it gets too short it can even be worn over jeans as a blouse.

This collection is inspired by the tradition of improvising and by clothes that might have started as something else; dresses made of feed sacks, a parent’s shirt, pillowcases or bedspreads. Jumpers with rickrack and threadbare cotton shifts. Jeans with fabric added on the hem, and skirts made of pants. Clothes that are just as beautiful when worn by the third child as by the first. Beautiful dresses meant to be played in – that look as good freshly ironed as rumpled. My hope is that our grandchildren might come across these clothes in an attic or thrift store one day and be inspired to use them again, or turn them into something new.

These are dresses for special ocations, cross-country trips and everyday walks. Dresses that can be played in, slept in, swum in. Inspired by the magic of picking berries and watching the clouds, falling asleep in the backseat, waking up in a different state. Seeing the art and beauty in machines, embroidery, cars, bridges, paintings and books. We hope that in these dresses our children will explore with abandon, soak up the sun, and be wild and free.