I suppose we could unveil another pattern today.. :) Claire, meet everyone. Everyone meet Claire! Everything in this pattern was a spin off of this dress. I had people email me wanting to know if there would be a pattern for it and I had initially said no. But Eliza loves that dress! She wore it constantly until it became too small and then I made another one. I decided that if my little girl loved it so much, then just maybe another little girl would too.
From there, I thought that the bodice was such a good universal style and would lend itself to some peasant tops very well so I threw in a Peasant top and Peasant dress. And from there I thought that it would complete the pattern to have a jumper style dress to wear over the peasant top or dress. And then I thought I'd made a different style apron so you could mix and match the whole thing. (You're going to get a lot of that with my patterns.) With that being said, here is the line up for the Claire Pattern:
The knot straps on the square dress have a pretty petal shaped end that is also the ends of the straps on the apron dress. The Peasant dress on the very right is the perfect length to fit under the Petal Knot Dress. The Peasant top is super cute with frayed jeans. Have fun. :)
My Shirring Tutorial is also being printed in the pattern to have on easy reference. :) You'll notice that the peasant bodices and the ruffles are sewn with a rolled or marrow hem. (The crafting community calls it a rolled hem but apparently the *industry* term is marrow hem so I'm calling it by both.) All of my patterns are designed for this because it makes a cleaner finished product, but I realize that not everyone has a serger. Instructions are given in the pattern how to do a turned hem if you would like.
So sit tight! We're almost there-just waiting on printers at this point. It will be a matter of weeks before you can get your hands on them. And I still have 3 more to share, so I'll space it out over that time. :)
I also want to send you guys over to Jennifer's! She helped out with a bunch of the photography for the patterns. If you don't recognize the kiddo in the picture, she probably took the picture. I've been under deadline after deadline and she has been amazing to work with. I highly recommend her if you are needing something modeled, photographed or just want to talk to a fun person. We came to find out that Dustin and her family actually lived in the same town and were in the same church for a few years. Her mom knows Dustin's mom and they went to the same school! What a small world..
Very cute and great photography!
Posted by: Paula | July 10, 2008 at 12:35 PM
The pattern(s) is fabulous. Kind of reminds me of a favorite dress I wore in Kindergarten. And of course, it is even better with all the great fabrics!
Posted by: Melanie | July 10, 2008 at 12:43 PM
fabulous!
Posted by: v & co | July 10, 2008 at 12:45 PM
How adorable! What sizes will this pattern be available for? I have two girlies who are in girls 7-8 store-bought/retail sizing; would you have it available in their sizes?
Posted by: Traci | July 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM
So cute!!
Eeeee!!!!!!!!! That's me screaming with delight b/c I received my wonderful package with my Farmer's Market fabric today, perfect!!! I just washed it and am going to cut it tonight! Thanks again for the wonderful stuff for us!!
Posted by: shari | July 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM
oh oh oh! Sandi, I absolutely adore all the variations in this pattern, and if it wasn't 9pm here in the UK, my daughter would tell you the same. She's just under four and very in to pretty frocks, and I just know she'll love that one. Can't wait to order a pattern.
Kim xx
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | July 10, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Oh wow! That is so cute! Amazing!
Posted by: Kristin | July 10, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Oh yes! All of my clothing patterns will be available in size 6-12 mo through 8.
:)
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Henderson | July 10, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Another pattern I'll be buying to store away for a female grandchild one of these days!
Posted by: Kim | July 10, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Oh My GOD!!!!! These are so beautiful. I LOVE the pattern and I especially love your fabrics. I can't wait to buy everything!
Posted by: Elaine | July 10, 2008 at 01:49 PM
How Stinkin' Cute!!!! My daughter is 6 and still tests dresses for the "twirl factor". I know I will be making several of these!
I can hardly wait to get my hands on this pattern!
Posted by: Victoria | July 10, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Lookin great, Sandi! Those sweet dresses really compliment your fabric. Keep it up!
Posted by: Laura Gunn | July 10, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Lookin great, Sandi! Those sweet dresses really compliment your fabric. Keep it up!
Posted by: Laura Gunn | July 10, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Can't wait, very cute and I love all of the fabric!
Posted by: Anita | July 10, 2008 at 02:13 PM
I love love love this! Can't wait to get it!
Posted by: Monica | July 10, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I can't wait until these patterns are available.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 10, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Those dresses are to die for!
I am so going to buy the pattern as soon as I can.
Posted by: September | July 10, 2008 at 03:14 PM
I can't wait! Perfect back to school dress. Let us know when and where they will be available!
You are an amazing talented person. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Angie | July 10, 2008 at 03:29 PM
These are just adorable! I love them all and cant wait to see what else is to come.
Posted by: Karin | July 10, 2008 at 03:46 PM
super cute! Can't wait to get all your patterns! :)
Posted by: Erica | July 10, 2008 at 04:28 PM
This pattern is divine - and I know that my daughter Clare will love it!
Posted by: Lara (thornberry) | July 10, 2008 at 04:44 PM
I love that pattern... Where can I find the fabrics and patterns to buy? I love looking at your amazing talent on your blog. Thanks for always sharing...
Posted by: Emily | July 10, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Oh, those are SOOO cute. I am SO tempted, and I don't even have a little girl anymore!! :D
Posted by: muralimanohar | July 10, 2008 at 05:02 PM
These are really wonderful. Great pattern cover photos too. What a thrill for you to see it all coming together. congrats!
Posted by: Lisa | July 10, 2008 at 07:48 PM
So cute! What I want to know is why the little girls get all the cute and not us big girls? i.e. all of us middle aged girls.
Posted by: momawake | July 10, 2008 at 08:24 PM