I'm so excited to be part of the Jersey Love Blog Tour!
When Bonnie of Fishsticks Designs asked Alisa and I if we wanted to participate in the blog tour we were in the middle of a fabulous family reunion and getting ready for a wedding. Alisa knew she wouldn't be able to do it so she signed me up...and I'm so glad she did!! When we got home from holidays I had some beautiful Riley Blake knits waiting for me.
I made a size 12 for my oldest and it turned out great. The fabric was so soft with great recovery. I didn't have any trouble sewing it. I have had a few lines of stitching snap but I'm pretty new at sewing with knits and still trying to figure out the best way that works for me.
It's such a great pattern. The instructions were very easy to follow although I kept wanting to put right sides together so had to watch for that. I wasn't sure how I'd like the raw edges and thought I'd be hemming the bottom and finishing the edges of the sleeves but it turns out I love it. The style of the dress and the fabrics work so well together!
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And...my daughter loves it! She loves to be comfortable and you can't get much more comfortable than this.
In action :)
I was so happy with it I right away made another for my younger daughter in a size 5. I used the Riley Blake red polka dot that was left over and a couple other knits from Fabricland that I had picked up earlier this year. What a difference in quality of fabrics! It still sewed up easily but did quite a bit more stretching as I sewed and it's not nearly as soft. It's still very cute on her and she loves it too.
Here's hers getting a good workout doing the dishes at camping. We just got home from a week of camping and both girls wore them a lot!
There's a couple more days for the tour. Go on and check out the other cute creations:
Tuesday, 8/13: Call Ajaire & Rock the Stitch
Wednesday, 8/14: imagine gnats & Busy, Beautiful and On a Budget
Thursday, 8/15: Shaffer Sisters & Blue Susan Makes
Friday, 8/16: Rooibos Mom & Mama Says Sew
Tuesday, 8/20: Designs by Sessa & Hopeful Threads
Wednesday, 8/21: Making More with Less & Sew Can She
Thursday, 8/22: Crafty Hour & Winter Wonderings … Wanderings & Whatnot
Friday, 8/23: Little Kids Grow & Max California
Thanks Bonnie and Riley Blake for the pattern and fabric! It was fun to be part of this!
Now that you've made it this far, it's time for a giveaway! One of you will win a pattern for this Beachcomber Dress from Fishsticks Designs! Leave a comment and I'll pick a winner on Saturday
***The winner is....(Drumroll)....#19***
You
did a beautiful job on both of those dresses Suzanne! My Carrie loves
comfort too and would love one like that - the brighter the better -lol!
Don't enter me for the giveaway - just wanted to say I love both versions!! I haven't seen Sophie's in person. Turned out super cute! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dresses and fabrics you used too! I'd love to win the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteCute dresses ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love how that turned out.. such a cute pattern!
ReplyDeleteOh they are both so cute. I know at 12 I would have loved to have something so modest and stylish. We are doing a mini series in the middle of October that I would love to invite you to contribute. It is called a Family Photo Stitched with Love. If you are available/interested please e-mail me at shaffer dot sisters at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteThey are very cute... the dresses, and the girls.
ReplyDeleteI love the dresses!!! I would so love to win a copy of the pattern for my girls!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Suzanne! I have a couple girls that would love one of those too.
ReplyDeleteI love the older girls outfit. I also love the modesty. Both girls look very comfortable in their new clothes. Great way of combining all the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLove them both! I especially love that this dress goes up in the bigger sizes too. :)
ReplyDeleteThese dresses are adorable! I'd *love* to win the pattern! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThe dresses look like they are super comfy to wear. I like the fun mix of prints!
ReplyDeleteSo fun and I love seeing it on a big girl! My 3 girls would love comfy dresses like this! mlower03 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThey both look so comfy! I haven't done much sewing with knits yet, so it's interesting to read about the difference in sewing with 2 different qualities.
ReplyDeletelove how they turned out :) They look really comfy!
ReplyDeleteThe riley blake knits look so amazing! Please enter me for the giveaway too. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the dresses - love the action shot! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Looks like they both love them
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job on both of those dresses Suzanne! My Carrie loves comfort too and would love one like that - the brighter the better -lol!
ReplyDeleteGreat dresses! I love the colours, also. My daughter would love it if we had that pattern to try!
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