Wow is this the same group of people who do not think their time and experience is valued when they are quilting?
The dress is beautiful. I am sure it took more than 4 hours to complete from shopping for fabrics and pattern (or drafting the pattern), to being able to dress your lovely little one. What are skilled crafts people paid in your area?
I can not afford to pay $84.00 for a dress for a toddler, but that does not mean it is not worth that amount.
OP it is wonderful that you have the skill and time to be able to replicate an expensive dress. I can see your granddaughter having many more in the future.