patchwork jumper
May 23rd, 2008
This is the first dress I’ve made for my daughter, even though I’ve bought yards (and yards) of different pretty prints since she was born (2 and a half years ago!) intending to make many dresses and skirts. I was nervous about using a pattern and nervous about trying to fit a garment on a toddlers, but they are straight little noodles, so really it’s not hard at all. When Martha from Uniform Studio started making a garment a day for the month of may, I thought if she could whip out 30, then I could probably make one. So now that May is 2/3rds over it’s done. Granted it took me most of the month to find the pattern, but last weekend at the thrift store there it was and for 10 cents!
I had the idea for a little dress with a big pleat in the front and a strip of patchwork going down the middle and it turned out exactly the way I wanted, thanks mostly to the pattern. The back and the front are the same in the original, I just combined all the little pleats into one big pleat in the front and kept the back the same.
There is a lot going in these parts over the next month, so things might be quiet here. I’ll try to pop in once and a while, but I don’t think I’ll have much time for making. In the meantime, I’ve updated some of my links (especially the clothing section) so you can jump over there for your craft blog fix.
have a great weekend!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
This jumper is super cute! Great job.
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:16 pm
that is adorable! i would like one in my size. :)
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
adorable!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:35 pm
To cute! You did such a great job. Sewing for kids is so much fun.
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Really lovely. The patchwork and the tippy-toes are an unbeatable duo. Look forward to your return.
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 pm
It came out so beautifully! I have two daughters and have not yet sewn either one a dress. Should I take the plunge this summer? I’m scared!
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Beautiful, and obviously the perfect item for standing on tippy -toes!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Ahhhhh-so sweet! Now if only I could sew. And had a little girl…
May 24th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Beautiful job! I have a whole pile of thrifted patterns to try out, too! Thanks for the inspiration!!
May 24th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Oh, what a neat idea!! Love it!
I’ll try it also this weekend and see what happens, lol…
May 24th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Lovely pinafore, I especially like the patchwork panel. It has turned out well you should make more. Have a great weekend
May 24th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
this is gorgeous!!
I can’t believe it’s your first one…
May 24th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Totally adorable. I love how you added such a modern and original twist to an old thrifted pattern. Well done!
May 25th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
it’s so beautiful…
May 25th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
The dress turned out beautifully. I understand the difficulty in finding the right pattern. I had big dreams of making clothes for my son (who is now 1), and I haven’t yet made any! I am always hoping to find the exact right pattern, but it’s no excuse. Bravo for completing this dress!
May 26th, 2008 at 10:24 am
fabulous dress, love it!
May 26th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Very cute!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:50 am
That’s a beautiful dress!
May 27th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I really dig the graphic patchwork stripe. I’m going to knit a bonnet for a new baby and would love to make a simple, cute and cool dress for her two-year-old sister. I’m really new to sewing, but I always get inspired when I visit your site.
May 27th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Makes me want to go make a daughter. : )
May 27th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
This dress is wonderful. Well worth almost a months work. I really love the grey it looks lovely with the patchwork stripe.
May 28th, 2008 at 3:34 am
gorgeous!
May 28th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Lovely dress. Lovely blog.
I found your blog via flickr while looking for mobile inspiration and have enjoyed the last 30 mins spent here. Thank you.
May 28th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Wow! Your jumper is simply perfect!
May 28th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
That is just the right amount of little girl, funky and sophistication!
May 30th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 5th, 2008 at 4:14 am
lovely!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
I love this jumper. The patchwork is such a great touch!
June 8th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
adorable. great job!
June 12th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Okay, seriously that is the cutest dress ever!
Can you make one of these in adult size. I would TOTALLY buy it.
I have been looking forever for a dress like this.
I must learn to sew.
Thanks for sharing.