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Friday 1 November 2013

Little Girl's Dresses

I've sometimes found that PDF patterns can be a bit of a paper-chase nightmare... One simple top can somehow become 50 pieces of A4 paper - that you have to cut-and-match-and-stick. All and all it somehow defeats that instant gratification you feel when sitting at your computer purchasing beautiful dress patterns without leaving the house!
I do like the idea though. And I have found that many of the coolest patterns are now available this way. So I decided to make a compromise (of sorts!) and make my daughter clothes with PDF patterns instead of myself - since they are smaller I figured I wouldn't be needing so many pieces of A4.
While wondering through the virtual shops of Etsy recently, I found just what I was looking for, an easy-to-make, comfortable, versatile and cool little number: The Butterfly Breeze Peasant Dress by Wink Handmade. I've made three so far...


The top one is made with a light cotton fabric from Sydney's Remnant Warehouse. The floral is also a light cotton, purchased from Summer Hill Sewing Emporium and the last was a winter number made with a soft denim found at Spotlight - looked great teamed up with tights and a cardi.
These dresses are super comfortable (apparently) and work well whether you're playing in the sandpit or climbing a wall, you won't be restricted...




This dress is very quick and easy to make thanks to the simple instructions which accompany the pattern.

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