This is officially my first pattern review! Eeeek! Lol .... I have been sewing for about a year and a half now and honestly it is probably my favorite crafty thing I do. Something about being able to make items for friends and family and of course my daughter just holds a very special place in my heart! I am always happy to go visit the ladies at the fabric stores and catch up with them and show them my projects... In fact after I bought my fabric for this project and stitched it together I put my daughter in it and drove straight to the store to show the ladies and of course buy more fabric.... but shhhhh don't tell the hubby!
Anyways lets get to it! Click HERE to purchase the pattern
PDF Pattern sized from Newborn to a Girls 10If you haven't worked with PDF files before you are missing out! They are so simple and you only have to print out the few pieces you'll need to get the pattern put together to make your cuts.
Bonuses: This pattern only has 1 pattern piece that fits on a standard sheet of 8.5x11" paper! Also it goes up to a SIZE 10!! YES a 10!!! I love this because my bonus daughters are 6 years older so I can still use this pattern for a few more years with them!!
Ok so fabric choices... I honestly think that you could make this dress with pretty much any fabric but I chose to work with this knit that made me second guess my decision just because it was a pain to cut being so thin but the outcome was WELL worth it!! I also don't suggest working with knits unless you have a Serger or a machine that has a differential feed... You are more than welcome to attempt to do it but I've been there and my machine eats knits alive! Also because of the thin knit I had to line the dress with some material... I chose a Jersey Knit to line the bodice so it would stay nice and comfy for her and then just a plain thin cotton for the skirt so during these 8,394 degree summers in Texas she could stay somewhat cool. Oh and don't forget to check your fabric requirements in the pattern before you go to the store! The pattern has one pattern piece which you will need to print to get your bodice pieces cut and then the rest of them are based on the size requirements you need.... Once you download your pattern PLEASE read through it!! I can't tell you how many times I have thought "Oh I know how to do this..." then screwed it up! haha it's just like cooking and preps you prior to starting your work.
This pattern was probably the easiest one that I have ever had to sew out! I am being 100% honest in saying that! The hardest part of the whole thing is crossing your fingers, eyes and legs holding your breath and praying that your button hole attachment works right even though you tested it out 5 times on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing it out on the actual dress itself! It took me about 2 hours from start to finish and I can't tell you how many compliments I have received from family, friends and strangers! The reverse knot allows you to determine how deep of a neckline you want which is absolutely perfect! So many patterns tend to have lower necklines than I'd like on my daughters so the fact that I can choose with this one is great! Also I have yet to figure out how to shir on my machine so I loved that the pattern had elastic casings in the back instead of shirring. This is a great alternative to shirring and I have found it in a few patterns I have used and even incorporated it into other patterns which require shirring.
Now Ain't That Cute!?
I hope y'all enjoy and Happy Sewing!!
-Ashley
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