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.
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.
MATERIALS:
HOW TO:
Cut out all bodice pattern pieces as instructed. Once again, I used the Party Dress free ePattern found here.
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Until next time…Happy Sewing!
oh those pockets…how adorable!
Thanks so much Christina! Pockets are always my favorite thing on a dress 🙂
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!
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 🙂
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
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!
I am loving those huge pockets and I know my girls would also! So sweet. I love the fabric choice as well.
Thank you so much Breane!
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.
Thanks so much Renee! It is a great pattern :).
Love it!!! I especially love those pockets! I’ll have to try them out
Thank you Maria!
Those pockets are amazing and I adore the big bow! So cute! Thanks so sharing!
Thanks so much Erin!
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!
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
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.
So cute and summery! Love it!
Thank you so much Olga!
this is so pretty! I LOVE those pockets! great work jess!
Thanks Kate!!! Your turquoise gingham yesterday was awesome – I so need some of that!
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!
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 🙂
stunning Jessica! I am always amazed at your creativity! and pattern matching skillz
Thanks so much Jess – coming from the master of all fabric pairings – you are so sweet 🙂
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.
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!
Love, love this dress! The pockets look so cute and give the dress such a unique twist!
Thank you so much Jennifer! I just can’t help myself with gingham in the Summer, it needed to peek out somewhere 🙂
This is so great! Pinning!
Thanks hun – you are the best 🙂
Love that bow! And the pockets too. And the fabric :)…
Thank you Abby! So perfect for little girly girls 🙂
Another awesome project! Your work is fabulous…I check your site everyday because I know I will see a one-of-a-kind project..
What an awesome comment – thank you so much Karen!!!
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…
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!
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!! 🙂 🙂