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3.28.2013

Skater Dress Pattern Tour!



Good day, all!

I was recently contacted by Amanda from Kitschy Coo, to see if I'd be interested in joining her Skater Dress Pattern Tour.  Um, YES!

It came as a welcome break in what has been months of work on my own pattern making.  I was more than willing to come up for air and sew for funzies for a bit!


EmmylouBeeDoo


That dress!  That smirk!  :D

When I got my serger a few years back, I went on a hunt for knits that were different and unique.  So I feel like I owe everyone an apology when I tell you that this fabric is from eBay and I know nothing about its origins.  Ack, I'm sorry!  

I do know that it's a rayon knit, and it's delicious.  And it's covered in the most ultra-specific array of flora and fauna from the high desert of the American South West.  Lol.  It was decided over on Instagram that the smaller purple fellow is the elusive javelina.  Unique, indeed.


EmmylouBeeDoo


The Skater Dress is the perfect style dress to show off a fabric that you love.  So perfect, that I finally pulled this fabric off the shelf after 3 years!

The skirt has a great shape - it's got a good twirl factor, but it's not in-your-face girly - which I definitely prefer for Emmy.  One exception - her 3rd birthday dress.  Doesn't get too much girlier than that.


EmmylouBeeDoo


Emmy is a beanpole.  Her circumference has hardly changed since since she was born - she's just gotten taller (#iexaggerate).  So knowing that, I decided to make her the 18-24mo size.  She just turned THREE last week.  Crazy, I know, but since this pattern is sized to fit over a 2 year span (um, awesome), I knew the 3t/4t would be too big on her right now, and I require instant gratification in order to get anything done in life.  The 18-24mo is perfect!  It likely won't fit her next summer, but that's ok - I have no objection to churning out heaps of these. 


EmmylouBeeDoo


For the arm and neck bindings I used another rayon knit in a coordinating gold color that I couldn't believe I had, let alone matched as well as it does.  I didn't go out to buy ANYTHING for these dresses - super bonus stash buster.

I also added an eensy sliver of the gold fabric along the waist seam.  LOVE it.  To do that, I cut two strips about an inch wide, and as long as the front and back bodice pieces, folded them in half lengthwise and serged them into the seam.  Easy peasy!


EmmylouBeeDoo


Emmy loves, LOVES her Skater Dress!
And I'm telling you, this pattern is a breeze to sew.  The instructions are great, especially if you're newer to sewing with knits.  There are tips and helpful hints throughout.  Amanda is a fountain of knit-knowledge.

So after this dress came together so quickly, I knew I ought to make Em another right away.  She is really lacking in the dress department, and this pattern is just the perfect summer wardrobe builder.  Throw-on-and-go is definitely our speed.  

Here's a couple shots of the second dress:


EmmylouBeeDoo


This rooster print seemed like the obvious next choice, right?  Haha :D

This is the sleeveless variation in another eBay knit from years ago (gah!#%#@!), with an emerald green rib knit binding.  The rooster print is tissue weight - so thin, so soft - it'll be fantastic on sweltering hot days.

The rib knit I chose was a little too diesel for this lightweight print, and that made the armbands kind of stand up on their own!  I love how that looks though, actually!

I again added the trim at the waistline, only this time I gave myself a smidge more width to work with, so the effect is a little bolder.  


EmmylouBeeDoo


So there you have it - Skater Dresses of the Great Outdoors!  :D


BLOOPER REEL!
EmmylouBeeDoo


That bottom left pic makes me laugh out loud EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I look at it.  
She looks like she's peddling some cheap wares in a back alley.   So shady, Em.



Thank you so much, Amanda, for having me on the Tour!

And peeps, don't miss the previous and upcoming stops on the Skater Dress Tour:



There's LOADS of talent in this group! 

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Have a great day, all!  I hope Spring has finally sprung wherever you are!

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26 comments:

  1. I love this post. Emmy is the absolute cutest, I would buy her shady wares any day.

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    1. Thank you, my friend! Credit be due unto you though. Not for the cute baby - for the cute pattern. :D

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  2. Hahaha! Great "bloopers". Man, that rooster knit is the best. I should track some of that action down.

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  3. Wow! Two dresses, and both of them are amazing! Emmy is very lucky! Now I just need to find some adorable knits. Good excuse to go fabric shopping.

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    1. Thank you Veronica! YAY for fabric shopping! ;D

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  4. oh, my! You have the cutest model and the greatest knits! I really like the smidge of fabric around the waist. It really ties things together. :-)

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  5. Bwahahaha! I love the blooper reel! Emmy is such a cutie pie. Oh, and the dresses are fab, obviously.

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    1. Haha! Thank you Alida! She's a hoot, I tells ya. :D

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  6. Very cute dress! I love your fabric choices too, and your model is freaking adorable!

    www.domesticblisssquared.com

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  7. Saw your link on Diana Rambles Pin Me Linky Party #25. Love the skater dress. Such a cute blooper reel too:) Pinning! My posts are #10, 17, and 21. Have a great holiday weekend!

    Reecea

    http://freshjuniper.blogspot.com

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  8. Haha...you are funny. I love the blooper reel. But, back to that dress....so great! I've seen it popping up all over the place, and your latest versions are making it seem irresistible. I love the band you did around the waist.

    (i'm still laughing over 'so shady, em.' Adorable shady, though.

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    1. Lol, thank you Monica! This pattern is irresistible for sure - SO many possibilities to make it different each time you make it!

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  9. Oh how adorable. I love the rooster dress with the boots.

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  10. Your little girl is such a cutie! And I love how you added the trim (kind of like piping?) between the bodice and skirt!

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  11. Sweet Jesus I love that baby... the blooper reel is going on the fridge!

    aaaaand she probably got those shady wares from her Auntie BooBoo ;)

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    1. There is no doubt that her shady wares are from your stash. :D

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  12. how cute is that! I really love the fabrics! Thank you for sharing.

    I'd love for you to check out our pattern party! Those with free patterns and templates to share are invited to link up.
    http://getyourcraptogether.blogspot.com/search/label/Pattern%20Party

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  13. those dressed turned out really well - great pattern choices!

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  14. Oh my goodness!!! I want some dresses like that too!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality! I can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!

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