I have to show you the dresses in the matching set that so many of you commented on. This is the little owl dress I made for Maggie, my baby.
FIRST PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 2010
Pattern: Simplicity 3511
I love the use of corduroy for this pattern. It is hard to find cute dress patterns that have sleeves. I think this one works very well for the colder months and the warmer ones as well.
Overall I would recommend this pattern. It was pretty easy to cut out and put together. No big issues.
Things I'd change:
- The neck opening is very wide for the size. This should have fit little Maggie according to her measurements but it just doesn't. She'll grow into it though.
- The method of putting elastic into the sleeves is overly time consuming. Next time I'll use my own method. The one I used on the cutest little shirt. On a related note, I'm still considering selling this shirt pattern. It won't happen any time too soon though so you'll have to hang in there!
But really, it is super cute.
The back detail makes it.
Do you think I could pull this off in my size? Which reminds me, thank you still for all the great comments on my dress!
maryanne @ mama smiles says
This dress is darling, and I love the fabric/button combination you chose for it. Odd that the measurements didn't work out for the finished dress - good thing babies grow so fast =)
april says
Do tell...what did you do with the other sleeves that made it easier? I'll take any tips and tricks to save some time!
This dress is darling!
Bethany says
I think it would look great in your size, especially if you add your own belt to it!
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Hilda says
I think you could totally pull it off in your size, if not as a dress then for sure as a tunic type shirt!
Jude says
this dress is adorable!!
Thankfully Thrifty says
This is precious!! I LOVE the owls! And YES you could totally pull this off in your size! I would wear it anyway. 🙂
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
That is so precious!!! She is adorable too. Wonder if she could wear a little turtleneck or long sleeved shirt underneath until she grows into it? Thanks for the visit!
[email protected] My Frugal Family says
This is just the sweetest little dress. Very cute!
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Ivory Spring says
What a cute dress - thank you for visiting me and leaving the kind comment. Please visit again. have a good weekend.
Someday Crafts says
What darling material! Cute Dress! Even cuter little girl!
Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple says
This is so darling! I love the fabric and the colors!
[email protected] says
Awww...this dress is so cute and the model, too!
Cindy at Lakewood
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So many things...first off, I LOVE the owl print, I actually have that same fabric and haven't cut into it yet cause it's SO cute! Secondly, I LOVE the dress, you did a great job on it! Thirdly, I love your blog! AND (fourthly) you have a sweet little girl named MAGGIE!!! That's my name too and I feel the love towards anyone with that name or that names their child that name cause it is still a rarity for me to hear it 🙂 Thanks so much for the comments on my blog otherwise who knows how long it would have been before I got here 🙂
Much love,
Mags
Victoria says
Hi, I really love this dress, but I would never be able to make it. Do you make things for sale?