This dress was made in a size 5 (bigger than dresses I'm used to sewing around here, so it seemed super huge! It fit her though!) The pattern I used can be purchased here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/scientificseamstress it's called the Carla Strip-work Jumper
Tops and Dresses. It comes in sizes 6 month to 8 years. I have to say that I LOVE Scientific Seamstress patterns. I have used multiple ones and each one is perfect! she even sends you a doll size pattern along with it. This dress I did not do strip-work, I just did the full panel bottom and did not do a ruffle. I added 2 yards of lace trim to the bottom. I loved not having to hem the bottom that way! :)
For the knot front, I did the button holes in the same position as the pattern tells you to, but I doubled the strap pattern in length, then placed the pattern piece on a fold. It did come out double the total length that way. I use this pattern all the time and AGAIN, I love it!!
The hat was intended for my nephew, however when he got it, it was too small. :( My daughter is in these pictures to show how it fits. I feel bad they live so far away from me (NC) and I had to just ship it and hope it fit. Now my nephew doesn't have anything to wear. sad!!!
For the hat I used the Jack N Jill Hat- Sewing Pattern by Izzy and Ivy
It is an awesome pattern and I believe it would have fit fine if I wasn't using such thick fabric. It was also my very first hat from this pattern, so perhaps they just run small. I intend on making more, especially after seeing my daughter in it. so cute!!!
(I have no idea what she is doing in her mouth, but it was a good hat shot)
When I started this project, I had the intention of using used uniforms, but no matter how I tried to work it, there was not a piece big enough to make the dress. if it were a smaller dress, I probably could have done it using the shirts. I ended up ordering fabric from here. I purchased 1 1/4 yards (60 wide) for $6.something and then paid shipping. it wasn't too bad, and it got here really fast.
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