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Bow and Pockets Dress Tutorial

Wanting to take a mini-break from all of the adult sewing I am doing for Project Sewn, I decided to delve into a fun kids dress earlier this week. I had picked up this awesome citrus looking fabric at my local fabric store while shopping for one of my looks, I just couldn’t help myself. It was so summery, and just what the doctor ordered…

Bow and Pockets Dress Tutorial.

How to make a little girl's dress with side pockets and  optional large bow
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Once again I found myself using the infamous Party Dress free sewing pattern courtesy of Lindsay at The Cottage Mama. I swear, I use this pattern all of the time. It is such a fabulous bodice block starting off point.

A basic bodice block can lend itself to so many different variations. They are always excellent to have on hand for every dress size – women and children alike.

To top it off, I slapped a big ole bow on it. Why the heck not after all. Bow Big or Bow Home.

Let me show you how to make this dress.


 

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MATERIALS:

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HOW TO:

Cut out all bodice pattern pieces as instructed. Once again, I used the Party Dress free ePattern found here.

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And you are finished!


 

My daughter literally squealed with delight when she saw this dress, then immediately began to fill up the pockets with treasures (aka rocks). Its always the little things, isn’t it.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time…Happy Sewing!

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  1. christina says

    May 15, 2013 at 6:51 am

    oh those pockets…how adorable!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 8:51 am

      Thanks so much Christina! Pockets are always my favorite thing on a dress 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lindsay Wilkes - The Cottage Mama says

    May 15, 2013 at 8:02 am

    This dress is so darn cute! I love the tabs in the back and the sweet pockets. I just took a break from my patterns yesterday to sew something for Matilda……sometimes you just have to change it up. Beautiful job!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 8:51 am

      What can I say, the fabric was just staring me in the face. HA! Thanks so much Lindsay, I am so happy you like it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Toni says

    May 15, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Those pockets are amazing! It must be some kinda rule that they immediately get filled with rock though, because we do that a lot here too. The dirtiest rocks available always the perfect addition to any new outfit. ;D

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 8:52 am

      I know – right?!! I can’t tell you how many rocks I have to secretly dump outside the car or from my pockets when the kids aren’t looking – ha!

      Reply
  4. Breane says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I am loving those huge pockets and I know my girls would also! So sweet. I love the fabric choice as well.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      Thank you so much Breane!

      Reply
  5. Renee says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:28 am

    This is my go to bodice to modify so I love when I see variations! -Thanks! I never though of tabs or pockets like these. And my girls would love the bow in the front – they hate that they can’t see it when it’s in the back.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks so much Renee! It is a great pattern :).

      Reply
  6. Maria says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Love it!!! I especially love those pockets! I’ll have to try them out

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you Maria!

      Reply
  7. Erin says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Those pockets are amazing and I adore the big bow! So cute! Thanks so sharing!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks so much Erin!

      Reply
  8. Carla says

    May 15, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Do you have any suggestions for a “go to” bodice pattern for bigger girls? My little cousin is now in an 8. I did a quick search but haven’t found one yet.

    I love this blog and all of the ideas! Your little models are abso-stinkin-lutely precious!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you Carla! I would probably look at the major 5 pattern lines for an older girl. For example – http://www.simplicity.com/p-2169-child-special-occasion-dresses.aspx

      Reply
      • Carla says

        May 15, 2013 at 12:46 pm

        Thanks Jess! I was hoping to find a free one. I may need to look a little longer. If not, I’ll invest in a pattern.

        Reply
  9. Olga Becker says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    So cute and summery! Love it!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 16, 2013 at 6:37 am

      Thank you so much Olga!

      Reply
  10. kate says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    this is so pretty! I LOVE those pockets! great work jess!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 16, 2013 at 6:37 am

      Thanks Kate!!! Your turquoise gingham yesterday was awesome – I so need some of that!

      Reply
  11. Adirondack Inspired-Monica says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    I’m loving this bright, cheery fabric (with pockets, major plus!) on your little girl! I think I’m still on a Belgian inspired kick with all the brights. I have never seen button tabs like that on the back of a bodice, and I LOVE that idea!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 16, 2013 at 6:38 am

      Thank you so much!!! I couldn’t help myself when I was at the fabric store, it just jumped into my cart of its own volition 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jess says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    stunning Jessica! I am always amazed at your creativity! and pattern matching skillz

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 16, 2013 at 6:39 am

      Thanks so much Jess – coming from the master of all fabric pairings – you are so sweet 🙂

      Reply
  13. Emily says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Oh, how darling!!!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!!
    I have been following your blog and simply love it!!! I have pin’d a bunch of your tutorials and am slowing working my way through them.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 16, 2013 at 8:26 am

      What an awesome comment to wake up to! Thank you so much Emily! That is like the best thing you could say ever :), I am honored!

      Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Love, love this dress! The pockets look so cute and give the dress such a unique twist!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:27 am

      Thank you so much Jennifer! I just can’t help myself with gingham in the Summer, it needed to peek out somewhere 🙂

      Reply
  15. Alida Lee says

    May 16, 2013 at 10:44 am

    This is so great! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:27 am

      Thanks hun – you are the best 🙂

      Reply
  16. Abby says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Love that bow! And the pockets too. And the fabric :)…

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Abby! So perfect for little girly girls 🙂

      Reply
  17. Karen says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Another awesome project! Your work is fabulous…I check your site everyday because I know I will see a one-of-a-kind project..

    Reply
    • Jess says

      May 21, 2013 at 11:51 am

      What an awesome comment – thank you so much Karen!!!

      Reply
  18. Kyda says

    June 11, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I LOVE this dress, but I have a question, on the tutorial I didn’t notice what size you made and was wondering if the skirt width measurement would vary by size…

    Reply
    • Jess says

      June 11, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      If you use the party dress tutorial by The Cottage Mama, it gives you good skirt pattern sizes as well. (the same free pattern I used for the bodice). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kyda says

        June 11, 2013 at 8:27 pm

        I wondered if that was it 🙂 thanks so much! I’ve already started in the bodice! I think my girl is REALLY gonna like this dress!! 🙂 🙂

        Reply

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