After two days of not sewing, I was starting to go a bit stir crazy. I did a bunch of pattern tracing Saturday night (including a jacket for me and about a dozen things for Miss L), which made me eager to sew even more.
I finally caved Sunday afternoon. Honey was still playing golf. There was nothing on TV worth watching. And I really needed to take a break from the computer. I grabbed Butterick 4910, a yard of flannel and got to work.
I’d wanted to make this gown with long sleeves but only had a yard — and had already ironed it — so I chopped off the sleeves. I think they turned out fine.
The pattern sewed up quickly and I’m happy with the results. Boy, I really wondered when I’d get to say that again! LOL! In all honesty, I could have skipped buying this pattern. I have a couple of peasant dresses/tops already in my pattern collection, as well as the ability to draft my own. But I do like the pattern. Since it’s a Big Three, I opted to size down and that was a good call. I have a good bit more flannel in my stash and can see making a few of these, as well as some of the two-piece sets, for my girl to wear in the cooler months to come.
8 September, 7:41 am
I LOVE the CUPCAKES!!! How cute!!!
I have made this with flannel and we just got it out and it still fits from last year.
My daughter must wear gowns, no PJ’s for her.
I added a ruffle and I shirred the neck and sleeves.
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8 September, 10:29 am
What an adorable dress you whipped up, for quite an adorable little one!!
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8 September, 10:52 am
I’ve been wanting to make a gown like this for my daughter…very cute fabric!
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8 September, 3:58 pm
I just love all those festive pupcakes!!
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8 September, 10:45 pm
Love this, Mary!!! I have such a thing for cupcakes too
I hear ya about small sizes. My L is the same. Can’t even get close to a 4 lol.
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9 September, 9:08 am
Soooo cute, my little girl would love a cupcake gown!
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7 October, 12:05 am
I love it! I would love to learn how to read patterns. you inspired me to get a sewing machine and I’ve made quite a few things. Patterns hate me though and most of what I’ve made I did on my own.
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