All Dressed Up
How about a little dress today, for something different. I decided to do some garment sewing, which I haven’t done for years. Paintbrush Studios sent me the following fabric to play with.
This fabric line is Fruity by Maja Ronnback for Paintbrush Studios. You can see the full line here. Aren’t these two fabrics cute?
Rather than sew something for myself, I decided to make a little dress for a little girl. I found this pattern for The Harper Dress, and thought it would be fun to try. It’s reversible! The pattern was simple, the pattern instructions were pretty clear.
The size 2 pattern takes 7/8 yard of each fabric. I pre-washed the fabrics and they washed up beautifully, so soft and lovely. I used Aurifil thread in a neutral color for the sewing, and Kam snaps to secure the straps.
All Dressed Up, view 1.
All Dressed Up, view 2. It looks like a different dress, doesn’t it?
This pattern is very quick to make. The pattern is a little vague with some of the instructions, but with a little sewing knowledge, it isn’t complicated at all. I top-stitched around the straps and arms, as well as the hem to anchor the two fabrics together a bit more securely.
This little cutie will be sent to my cousin’s daughter, for her little daughter. I hope it fits, and I hope she sends a photo!
Wendy
41 Comments
Riceford Streams
Wow, is this ever cute! I love the pleats flowing into the perfect dress to twirl. I hope you do get a photo!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Tracie! I hope it fits her!
Liz Horgan
What a cute little dress!! I love that it’s reversible!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Liz!
Cindy Pieters
A cute dress!! I hope you do get a picture.
piecefulwendy
Me too! Thanks, Cindy!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
This is an adorable dress. Beautiful both sides and a great use for that fabric 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Janine!
My Sewful Retirement
What a cute dress! I love that it is reversible! You did a great job Wendy!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Karla!
Katherine Duquette
So sweet. Perfect print for a little girl.
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Katherine!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Oh, man! Talk about adorbs!!! This is the sweetest dress ever! Love, love, love how it’s 2 dresses in one. Great job, Wendy!!!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Nancy!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! What an adorable little dress. And reversible, too! How cool is that. I’ll bet your cousin’s daughter will just look quite fashionable and cute at the same time. Those fabrics are just perfect for a light summer dress. I might have to do something like this for Addison . . . ~smile~ Roseanne
piecefulwendy
This would be a fun dress for Addison! Multiple size pattern, btw!
Karen Goad
that dress is so cute and that it is reversible is a such a plus – I can just see mom taking the little one into the bathroom when out after a little spill on the front makes a spot and quickly turning the dress inside out and coming back out with a fresh new look!! Hey maybe I need to make myself a top that is reversible too LOL – I get spots all the time on my tops!!
piecefulwendy
Yes, love the reversible pattern! I could use something like this too! I always spill!
Barbara
Such pretty fabrics and cute little dresses. Nicely done!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Barbara!
Kathleen McCormick
Adorable! I love that it is reversible.
Kathleen McCormick
Whoops, not reversible….more coffee please…but still adorable.
piecefulwendy
Haha! Yes it is reversible!
Kathy
Oh Wendy, that is just adorable. I love the fabric. So cute!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Kathy!
Diann Bottrell
Wendy, that is cute as can be! The perfect use for that fun fabric! I haven’t sewn clothing in a long time either, but that looks like it was fun.
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Diann!
Vicki in MN
OMG that is the sweetest little dress and reversible how fun is that!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Vicki! The reversible part is a fun twist!
marissthequilter
Adorable.
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Mariss 😊
Maureen
Have always been fond of reversible anything. This dress is darling!
I quilt but find garment sewing too fiddly. My mom, however, was an expert seamstress. She was So disappointed to have a daughter totally indifferent to fashion. LOL!
piecefulwendy
I can do toddler dresses that require no fitting. My grandmother was an expert seamstress, but I didn’t get those talents. I much prefer quilting!
sandradny
adorable!
Sparkle On! with Abbie
Adorable!
thedarlingdogwood
This is super cute, and how great that it is reversible too! So fun!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Emily!
Lisa J.
very cute little dress Wendy.
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Lisa 😊
Needle and Foot
Su[er cute Wendy!!! Both fabrics are adorable – I bet she could wear a little t-shirt under this during fall if it is getting cooler. So sweet.
Preeti Harris
Sweet fabrics, very cute outfits!!! Can you supersize them? Asking for a friend :-p