A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of testing a new sewing pattern by An of StraightGrain.
The Bubble Dress!
An makes some really sweet clothing for her little girl, and has now put her skills towards creating this great little pattern for girls ages 1-6. It is for sale now, and you can buy it here. If you have never made a bubble-anything before (like me), give it a shot- it comes together pretty quickly and it’s fun to see the bubble take shape!
Anyway, without further ado…
Here’s Corinne enjoying her new frock:
I tested the 1 year size for my Coco-girl who is turning 1 next week. WHA?? Crazy. I mean, I just had her, didn’t I?
Anyway, it fits great… she’s lean, so this will fit her right on through the Summer I’m sure.
I’ve had this fabric (Jessica Levitt, Timber collection) since I first started sewing 3 years ago. I never was quite sure about what to use it for, but I’m so happy I finally cut into it. Pretty perfect for Spring! I’m not usually drawn to geometric prints, but i love the combo of geometric and organic shapes here. Such cute little bird’s nests they are!
Check out that bubble!
The peter pan collar is an option in this pattern, and is a fun way to use a contrasting fabric.
I figured if I was going to learn how to make a bubble skirt, I might as well learn to make a collar too. That was the hardest part for me, but it turned out just fine- i took those steps pretty slow, especially when attaching it between the outer bodice and the lining.
The back closes simply with a button and loop.
I used 1/8″ elastic, though you could use ribbon too. Anytime I can get out of making a buttonhole, I’m gonna take it! I think the elastic is nice for a squiggly toddler too. Easy on, easy off.
We had fun during this photo shoot. Her cuteness was bubbling all over the place. Sorry…but you knew the pun was coming…
Someone’s ready for Easter….
So, hop on over to An’s blog and look around… She’s from Belgium and is hosting a great series called Kid’s Clothes Belgian Style – Lots of awesome sewing happening over there!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
-Erin
HUNGIE GUNGIE 
Cuuuuuute! I can’t believe she’s a year old either. That’s impossible.
it IS impossible. Even more impossible is that her bro will be 3 in a day, and her sis will be five in a month. It’s too much for me to handle. -E
Thank you so much for being a terrific tester, and for promoting my pattern, Erin! The pictures are gorgeous, and so is your daughter. Happy birthday, Corinne!
Thank you, An! Love this pattern 🙂 -Erin
Perfect for Easter! What a fun pattern! Congrats to you on earning our first testing gig. Coco is amazing! ~ Caroline
Such a sweet little dress! The collar is adorable! Seeing the last two posts from my favorite blogging sisters makes me want my machine back ASAP. She’s finally gone to the doctor to get a little grinding noise problem fixed. I am soooo bad about regular maintenance for my machine!
Grayson! I have been thinking about you a lot the past few days. When can we hang out?? Let’s plan something. And yay for getting your machine fixed- I have never done a regular maintenance on my machine. whoops… maybe I should get to that! -e
Such a pretty dress and little lady! I bought the pattern yesterday and can’t wait to sew up my first bubble dress. Happy first birthday to your little one!
Thanks Meghan. You’ll enjoy sewing up the bubble… I’m thinking of making some skirt versions for my older girl. 🙂 -E
This is just adorable, and so is your darling little model!