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Have you found a basic pattern that you just love and want to make one in every color? That's how I feel about the pattern I used for the popular green striped dress. (By the way, thanks for all the great comments!)
The problem is, how boring would it be to make the same pattern over and over. Your wardrobe wouldn't be very fun. Here's my tip of the day: Go ahead and use that same great fitting pattern but just make some small variations. Embellish it or change a feature.
To change up this pattern I added this fun pocket and put on a heart. The girl adores hearts. I also omitted the elastic empire waist.
Oh, and did I mention I am using up my stash? This pink piece of fabric wasn't quite large enough for the dress. No worries. I think this works just fine.
And with leggings to match, what more could a girl want?
These were super easy leggings. I used the LBB pattern. I finished the bottom with a rolled hem and added some elastic up the side on the bottom. Quick, easy, cute, comfy.
And, in case you forgot what the green dress looked like...
Can you tell those are from the same pattern? What is your favorite way to embellish a pattern?
Linked HERE
Michelle says
I love the red one!!! What a cool idea, the stripe down the back is my favorite thing about it.
Little lIzard King says
I love Lil' Blue Boo. Isn't Ashley amazing? Kudos on your pattern variations. I love them all, and your lil' model is darling.
Thanks for sharing!
Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple says
That is super cute! What a super cute model too!
Craft Envy says
Too cute! I love both versions of the dress. Thanks for linking up!
malia says
i think it's even cuter with your adjustments... do you make this is grown up sizes? ( -:
Misty says
Love the dress! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
Donene Jones says
Very cute, I love to use my favorite patterns over and over, it is amazing what you can come up with. These dresses are adorable!
Holly L says
Great idea changing it up...the pocket and heart are adorable!
Jessica Hills says
Just wanted to let you know I featured this today on Favorite Things Friday! If you would like a Featured button stop by and pick one up! Thanks!
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
Yes, I have run into those patterns that I have made over and over :). You did such a fantastic job. Thanks so much for linking to Fabric Fun Thursday--I hope to see many more of your fun creations.
Larissa says
So stinking cute! I love it.
I would love for you to link up this, and any other great gifty idea you have at my Christmas in July linky party.
Hope to see your cute stuff there.
Tere says
Very, very cute! Thanks for sharing at It's Party Time [email protected]&FishScales!
I myself am partial to little girl dresses....I love making my girls' dresses and they love wearing them!
Tea Rose Home says
Soo cute! You are a truly talented lady. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Pam Barritt says
Hi there, I am trying to chase down the pattern and the book you link to is sold out from Pompadour on Etsy - one of my favourite shops by the way - so would you be able to name the title of the book so that I could locate it elsewhere. Thanks, Pam in Australia
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It’s really awesome. I love it.