Recently I put together the Seashore Sundress--one of the three new patterns O+S released this season. I LOVE this dress! It was so easy to put together! Honestly, I think I spent more time tracing the pattern and cutting out the pieces than I did sewing it (because you do NOT cut O+S patterns--not at that price!!).
I had picked up this fun fabric back in January with no idea what I was going to make with it. I just knew it would turn into something cute for LA and I am very pleased with the results. This pattern runs very true to the sizing chart on the pattern envelope. I made it in a size 18-24 months and it fits LA without alterations (shocking I know).
The pattern is slimmer than your typical toddler patterns so keep that in mind. It works great for us since LA is slimmer than your typical toddler!!
I opted to add topstitching to the neckline/straps as well as around the ruffle where it meets the body of the dress. I think it helps to secure the "parts" and is a nice touch. A sweet friend of mine added the embroidered "L" and I could not be happier with the way it all turned out!
Changes I will make next time are to make the pockets a little bigger. They are really small and it would be easy to increase their size without compromising the dress. I have also seen a few samples online in which ric-rack or piping was added along the princess seams and a contrasting fabric was used to line the pockets and facings.
The small size of the dress comes with a pattern for bloomers as well. In my opinion, these ran a bit on the small size...perfect for LA!
Overall, I loved this pattern and you might see LA in a few versions of it as she grows!!
3 comments:
I love it! I pinned it to my board on pinterest.com. I was going to pin the pattern, but I like your version of it better! Great job, it's so cute.
I just love how that looks all put together. Its nice to be able to see the details.
This is definitely one of my favorite things that you've posted. I'd say the pattern was worth the investment!
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