I’ve made this dress before, the difference this time is I used the appropriate size and Elise can actually wear it more than once. Yay! These are the cutest children’s clothing patterns I have ever seen, and I cannot wait to get some of the new 2010 Spring patterns. I love the retro feel to these patterns and I fully understand that 10 years from now my child won’t want to wear handmade clothes. I’m taking full advantage now to dress her as I please.

I chose to use Alexander Henry’s de Granville fabric, with a medium floral print along with Moda Bella in Ivory. I know everyone likes Kona cotton, but true to form I am always different and much prefer Moda solids. I just think they feel like a higher quality. I purchased the Alexander Henry on Etsy awhile ago, as soon as I saw it, I thought of this pattern.  The red piping came from my mom’s sewing cabinet, which means it’s at least as old, if not older than I am. There are also red, flower shaped buttons purchased from Etsy used on the front and for the back button. They match perfectly, and couldn’t be any cuter.

Much like the first time, I had trouble with the bibbing. Instead of throwing it away and starting over, I just showed it to my mom who reminded me (again) that if I would read the directions I would have an easier time sewing. I had trouble with the piping as well, for some reason the first time was not the charm, but the second time it was easy peasy. This pattern went together quickly the second time, which is fortunate for me because I have a list about 3 years long worth of sewing projects, including quilts for both my bedroom and Elise’s. Do you think I can keep her in a toddler bed until she’s 10? I also have some Moda dobby that I think would make a cute Playdate dress. Can you have too many of these? I think not!