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!
This jumper is super cute! Great job.
that is adorable! i would like one in my size. :)
adorable!!
To cute! You did such a great job. Sewing for kids is so much fun.
Really lovely. The patchwork and the tippy-toes are an unbeatable duo. Look forward to your return.
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!
Beautiful, and obviously the perfect item for standing on tippy -toes!!
Ahhhhh-so sweet! Now if only I could sew. And had a little girl…
Beautiful job! I have a whole pile of thrifted patterns to try out, too! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Oh, what a neat idea!! Love it!
I’ll try it also this weekend and see what happens, lol…
Lovely pinafore, I especially like the patchwork panel. It has turned out well you should make more. Have a great weekend
this is gorgeous!!
I can’t believe it’s your first one…
Totally adorable. I love how you added such a modern and original twist to an old thrifted pattern. Well done!
it’s so beautiful…
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!
fabulous dress, love it!
Very cute!
That’s a beautiful dress!
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.
Makes me want to go make a daughter. : )
This dress is wonderful. Well worth almost a months work. I really love the grey it looks lovely with the patchwork stripe.
gorgeous!
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.
Wow! Your jumper is simply perfect!
That is just the right amount of little girl, funky and sophistication!