Yesterday, Gracious Threads came out with a great dress and jumper pattern. I was able to test the pattern on my Little Miss, and let me tell you, it turned out super-cute. I got some great fabric for it while at Hancock Fabrics closing sale (yes, let’s take a moment of silence here for a wonderful store with beautiful fabric. I really should have picked up more of the anchors fabric I used the other day for my swimsuit, since so many people liked it. I digress.)
Before I get into talking about the project, I actually have some news for you before I get into my review of the pattern. In the future, my posts about pattern tests will mostly appear on the blog at my new handmade business website (though, you can still catch some of my favorites here). Have you checked it out? If not, I suggest you cruise over to Ronda B. Handmade to see what’s going on. I’m still in the process of uploading products, and I’m planning a launch party complete with prizes and a discount code. Follow my page on Facebook for more updates on that project.
Well, after parenthetical asides, let me tell you about the Gracious Threads’ Wild Rose Dress and Jumper. I tested the maxi-length dress. I really want to go back and make my little gal the jumper version of this as well, because it is so cute. I’ve enjoyed seeing other testers’ makes with this one.
As you can see from the photograph to the right, the option I made has ruffle sleeves. All the options have a v-neck with placket and buttons or snaps (they can be just decorative on the dress version) and paperbag waist styling with a bias tape elastic enclosure. The bodice is made from a knit, flutter sleeves can be knit or woven, and the skirt or pants are made with a woven fabric. Because I’ve been particularly into birds, I *just had to* get this super-cute woven fabric for this dress. As another aside, I’m planning to use this same fabric for a camisole and a tank.
This dress makes a great addition to a summer wardrobe. It is really quick to sew up, and you can dress it up or down as much as you’d like.
If you’d like to win a copy of the pattern for this dress (and the jumper) please enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below. I will choose a winner on Monday, May 23.
