My 4-year-old, Silly Bean, is starting to get a little picky about what she’ll wear. Lately she’s been going through a princess kick and she only wants to wear whatever she deems to be princessy (sometimes her idea of princess clothes involves blues and greens so it’s not all bad). So I sold the idea of the maxi dress as being a princess dress because it was long!
It worked!
She actually liked it, phew!
Unfortunately things have been a little hectic around here so the day I finally could get pictures there was thunder and lightning outside, boo! So inside pics were what we were stuck with. 🙁
I’m hoping it clears up and I get a chance for better pictures before this post goes live. Ha
I REALLY like the sizing chart. It gives measurements for chest, waist AND height. Silly Bean is slightly above average in height for her age but is on the skinny side. She measured in the 2T for the chest and waist but in the middle of the size range for size 6 for height. She has wide shoulders so I was worried the 2T wouldn’t fit right on the shoulders, so I cut the bodice with the 4T width with the 6 length. I think it fits great!
For the skirt I cut the regular 4 length since I had added length to the bodice. I probably could have cut the tall length as it was a little short when I tried it on her unhemmed. I ended up doing a smaller hem than recommended and it falls about an inch above her ankles. Which, honestly, is just fine since she can be a bit of a clutz 😉
Pattern details:
- Sizes 2 to 16 (every two sizes, ie. 2, 4, 6, etc)
- Sizing chart, fabric requirement chart
- Very detailed steps with photos
- Tips for sewing with knits included
- Dress can be made in all knit or knit bodice and woven bottom (like here)
- Three different lengths for the skirt: petite, regular or tall.
- Also features a hidden elastic waistband
- Can be sleeveless or have little cap sleeves
And lookie here! A coupon code for 50% off your entire purchase for you to try any of their patterns!
ETA: Some outdoor pics! 🙂
Ula that dress is simply gorgeous!! Definitely fit for your little princess!! 🙂 Thank you so much for being a part of the pattern tour!!
Jenny Hall
Seamingly Smitten
Thank you Jenny! It was a pleasure being part of the tour, thank you so much for having me!
Another amazing creation! I should try something like this. Looks “easy” enough for a beginner like me 🙂
Thanks Kim! You should definitely try it out! Use the coupon code and get it half off! 😛 This is definitely very beginner friendly, if you’ve never sewn with stretchy knits before take an old t-shirt (or get a cheap one from walmart or old navy -a women’s xl should be enough for the bodice for a size 4) and use that to practice with! It’s very fast to sew too. I sewed it all, minus the hemming, in one nighttime sewing session (which is pretty slow since I’m sewing half asleep, ha)
very cute! I love the long skirt!! Looks like an easy and fun pattern! Emily
Thanks Emily! It is pretty easy, and fast too 🙂 She’s going to have a full closet of these 🙂
it’s beautiful. she looks so pretty!!!
Thank you!