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September 17, 2013 by Kirstin

girl’s bateaux neck dress

bateaux neck dress

back to school bateau- a line dress

I am (finally) finishing up my back-to-school sewing for Piper Jane (after this top, this dress, and this dress)… and, let me tell you friends, we are going out on a high note. Never mind that it’s almost October, right?

bateaux neck a line dressThis Back to School Bateaux A-Line Dress, sewn using this pattern by Anneliese of Aesthetic Nest and (most recently) Wee Muses Sewing Patterns is one of my favorite sewing patterns I have ever tried. Seriously.

back to school dress sewingAnneliese’s projects are always gorgeous and flawless- of course her patterns are perfectly executed as well. The finished product is gorgeous in it’s J-Crew-y, classic styling (though, with a less preppy fabric choice, the clean lines would take on all sorts of looks- bright, playful, granny chic)!

back to school bateau a line dressAs per the patterns instructions/measurements, I made Piper Jane a 2T dress with the 3T length. I am pretty much in love with stripes (you should see my closet,) and am especially enamored with this mint-and-cream goodness that I found at Michael Levine in LA. It’s a thick knit, but really soft, almost like sweatshirt material minus the fleece-y lining. I got a ton of it (like, three more yards) and can’t wait to make a whole line up of mint striped projects.

mint striped bateau dressI even made Pi a coordinating mint striped hair bow- the perfect compliment to her little toddler top knot.

back to school dress sewingPlus, I think the row of sequins I added to the pocket for my sparkle-girl took almost as long as the rest of the sewing combined. Minus the sequins, I think this entire dress would probably take and hour and a half to sew. Of course, I already have the next one cut out and sitting on my sewing table; I cannot wait to make more of these little cuties!

*Disclaimer- I received a free copy of this pattern as part of the pattern tour. All opinions entirely my own.

 

 

November 19, 2012 by Kirstin

refashionista- a sweater dress and a huge pattern giveaway!

I love the annual Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar; it’s one of my favorites, in fact! And we’re thrilled to be over there today, sharing a cashmere-sweater-turned-dress for Piper Jane. Come on over and say hi! And since I *spoiler alert* used the Go To Signature Dress pattern to make the […]

September 15, 2012 by Kirstin

Peek-a-Boo pattern shop giveaway- fall pattern bundle

Have y’all been over to Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop lately? Amy’s new fall lineup is fantastic- those skinny jeans kill me, and I’m such a sucker for cowl necks! I have had great experience with patterns from this shop (remember the darling Isabella dress?) and can’t wait to try some of these fall patterns- Chelsea Bubble […]

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