tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post1783238339550192022..comments2024-03-07T21:02:21.701+11:00Comments on You SEW Girl: Little Big Girl (Dress)Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-55427457471761350752012-02-08T23:21:23.016+11:002012-02-08T23:21:23.016+11:00Hi Nikki, This is a beautiful dress. Lovely fabric...Hi Nikki, This is a beautiful dress. Lovely fabric, lovely design. The bodice in particular is really sweet. I have an almost 4 yr old who loves dresses. She would wear this (but I would probably omit the bow). For her, the deciding factor would be the fabric I chose to sew it up for her in! The length she would love, especially for dancing in. I have a 5 yr old niece who would love this too! My biggest problem would be getting my little one to keep it for special occasions, she might just want to wear it every day!Annwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-18396538730490548342012-01-30T13:25:16.742+11:002012-01-30T13:25:16.742+11:00Thanks Tamara. This is exactly the reason I saw a ...Thanks Tamara. This is exactly the reason I saw a need for a dress like this - for sprecial occasions and Sunday best, when tunics and leggings won't do.<br /><br />I'll see what I can do with the pattern grading. It can be tricky to span too wide an age gap with kids, because proportions change quite radically.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-4384760271432440502012-01-30T13:17:55.284+11:002012-01-30T13:17:55.284+11:00I think it would even be worthwhile taking this up...I think it would even be worthwhile taking this up to 12 yr old size. Both my girls still liked to dress up for special occasions in this style of dress even when they were older, but it was impossible to buy anything. I guess some kids stay sweet and naive a bit longer than others, and it would be nice to cater for them too. <br /><br />TamaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-52954749917739384912012-01-28T14:06:09.110+11:002012-01-28T14:06:09.110+11:00I just love, love, love the dress and so does my 5...I just love, love, love the dress and so does my 5yr old. She just lives in dresses and this stlying is just perfect. I would love to pattern test this for you including a shorter version or other adaptations that you wish.<br />thanks for all the inspiration<br />LeanneLeanne Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304128673998120242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-75151627182694619322012-01-26T12:11:55.498+11:002012-01-26T12:11:55.498+11:00I love it- anything that isn't "Bratz&quo...I love it- anything that isn't "Bratz" wins points with me.<br />It is sweet that way it is. Bow could be an option maybe?<br /><br />My girlie girl would love it. She's just shove her gumboots on with it and jump in puddles or her boots and climb a tree.Tashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216773844356794636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-81616525717186251442012-01-24T22:16:33.577+11:002012-01-24T22:16:33.577+11:00Bows are for big girls too... I wore a black and w...Bows are for big girls too... I wore a black and white shift dress today to work and the belt which comes with it is a wideish type of grossgrain ribbon and i tied it in a loose bow and a few people commented how nice it looked. Just saying...<br />Love the dress Nik.<br />KerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-51477569540326494872012-01-24T21:57:57.397+11:002012-01-24T21:57:57.397+11:00Love the dress too. Can think of lots of versions...Love the dress too. Can think of lots of versions based on it. Big hugs about all the social things - for both of you. Shall chat when I'm back in town next week. Thinking of you in the meantime!Larahttp://thornberry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-67195114603835850122012-01-24T17:45:51.779+11:002012-01-24T17:45:51.779+11:00such a beautiful dress and you know what...I LOVE ...such a beautiful dress and you know what...I LOVE her hair like that, it really really suits her.<br />thanks for the message, BIG, big hugs.<br />let me know if you feel like a cuppa & chat next week..or when school goes back ♥Cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907149329120730070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-86699866171075493232012-01-24T16:32:24.214+11:002012-01-24T16:32:24.214+11:00It is a lovely dress. I like the bow. Great photos...It is a lovely dress. I like the bow. Great photos.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288635333245893039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-27044892115985626772012-01-24T16:30:55.484+11:002012-01-24T16:30:55.484+11:00Hi Nikki
I love the dress, the pattern with the fa...Hi Nikki<br />I love the dress, the pattern with the fabric you have chosen is very nice<br />I have 6yr old and 2yr old granddaughters<br />I'd like to do some pattern-testing for you if you need people I live in Wantirna<br />Cheers TeresaBella Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123931856371571596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-50932055419174567962012-01-24T16:09:36.996+11:002012-01-24T16:09:36.996+11:00Mine are 7 and 9. They love the tunic and legging...Mine are 7 and 9. They love the tunic and legging thing, and sometimes dresses that get too short become tunics. They also love anything with an edge of Hollie Hobbie (although they wouldn't recognize the character). I would be against the bow - too fiddly, and might require my assistance when dressing.Ingridhttp://www.travellersyarn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-60153833072032520192012-01-24T14:33:11.714+11:002012-01-24T14:33:11.714+11:00I LOVE this! Very classic styling. If the pattern ...I LOVE this! Very classic styling. If the pattern had the option of a slimmer, knee-length skirt, or a dropped/tunic-lenth on the bodice it would be really versitile. I think both my girls (3 1/2 & 8 1/2) would love this in a couple of variations. I might bring up the depth of the underarm just a bit too.Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617511846346575883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-35012075162234479232012-01-24T13:42:02.328+11:002012-01-24T13:42:02.328+11:00Such a gorgeous dress! You're right about the...Such a gorgeous dress! You're right about the fabric too, it wouldn't look quite so good anywhere else. :-)<br /><br />I'm sorry I can't give any thoughts for 5+ girls, I'm only limited to 2+ at the moment!Ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596428499218246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-74146410507926956832012-01-24T12:41:11.127+11:002012-01-24T12:41:11.127+11:00I think Miss C would probably be like Tanya's ...I think Miss C would probably be like Tanya's daughter and like it in a top although she is partial to dresses too. Both mine wouldn't like the tie at the back as they annoy them when they sit back. I love the fabric. Hope things smooth over for your little MissCasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744924677426095431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-53473578759527214302012-01-24T12:36:10.621+11:002012-01-24T12:36:10.621+11:00That dress is so cute!
If anyone is interested, ...That dress is so cute! <br /><br />If anyone is interested, I think the fabric is from the Betty Dear collection by Darlene Zimmerman. :)Angelina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04069028704239734614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-17407435508727107912012-01-24T12:05:09.259+11:002012-01-24T12:05:09.259+11:00It's a beautiful dress Nikki. I think it woul...It's a beautiful dress Nikki. I think it would be worn here in a shorter style too. My preference is to dress Maya in a classic style that's not so fussy that she can't run and play but enough details to keep me happy making it.rachelmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235189646730926145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-66140465691053099452012-01-24T11:41:55.781+11:002012-01-24T11:41:55.781+11:00With you on being anti the bratz doll look, my 5yr...With you on being anti the bratz doll look, my 5yr old is loving tunic length with tights - much easier to climb and ride a bike in. Little puffed sleeves working for her too as she doesn't like them too long. While she loves the full skirts they always come off and she puts on something more comfortable to play in.Craftysquirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704072979848811971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-14999428337746655392012-01-24T11:07:45.867+11:002012-01-24T11:07:45.867+11:00Hi Nikki,
My nearly 6yo Granddaughter loves dresse...Hi Nikki,<br />My nearly 6yo Granddaughter loves dresses, but she is a tree climbing, monkey bar girl. She'd like the dress a little shorter(she'd wearing leggings)no ties, loves the pintucks and neckline and would wear any fabric that is mauve or pink. Would love to have a go at pattern testing.KathyBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-89067936310137280652012-01-24T10:52:26.261+11:002012-01-24T10:52:26.261+11:00Amy is another who doesn't like so much volume...Amy is another who doesn't like so much volume or length, and she'd prefere a plain cap sleeve over the gathered version on this. Like willywagtail, mine prefers a sheath style or at least minimal gathering and maybe empire line if at all. She likes to add her decoration via print or appliqué - motifs on plain or simply striped or dotted backgrounds. She also really likes dresses made out of knit fabrics (the tree climbing comfort factor I think)soozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784397133575053048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-79172996001380756332012-01-24T09:55:32.675+11:002012-01-24T09:55:32.675+11:00I love it and I'd love to test it!I love it and I'd love to test it!CurlyPopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073292585833387749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-33979432915323883212012-01-24T09:35:24.011+11:002012-01-24T09:35:24.011+11:00Such a hard one isn't it.
Difficult social sit...Such a hard one isn't it.<br />Difficult social situations, slutty fashions for kids, kids that grow up and have their own styles all of a sudden...<br />I think the dress is gorgeous. xxKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-63000301772986807282012-01-24T08:28:20.168+11:002012-01-24T08:28:20.168+11:00My little one is only 3 but I do agree that I do n...My little one is only 3 but I do agree that I do not want my daughter to dress in the really short and tight styles. I like the pintuck detail on the bodice. That is a more grown up feature. Maybe do some shirring at the center back of the dress to pull in the excess fabric and still leave room for growth.quiltingbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258637604622590493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-81115118642252390682012-01-24T08:08:49.548+11:002012-01-24T08:08:49.548+11:00You know I will love it, especially the fabric-and...You know I will love it, especially the fabric-and I will follow all golden rules. The wee one and you can come and play with me anytime. MeowAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962677559692141098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-51617958627729085472012-01-24T08:03:00.181+11:002012-01-24T08:03:00.181+11:00I love it. I'm sure my 5 year old would too, b...I love it. I'm sure my 5 year old would too, but she is a big fan of bows ;)kyliealyshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11245782835067650361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-82527190265632954282012-01-24T07:55:05.901+11:002012-01-24T07:55:05.901+11:00I love the dress and the fabric. I have a 4y.o. gr...I love the dress and the fabric. I have a 4y.o. grand daughter and I would love to make her this dress. After 3 sons I just love making dresses for a little girlWee Little Birdshttp://simmots.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com