Friday, December 16, 2011

Little Peasant Dress

Update: You can now find the free infant peasant dress pattern HERE!


I have a problem. You see, before I knew that we were expecting a girl, I had visions in my head of everything I wanted to make if we found out we were having a girl. I knew that as soon as I heard the words "It's a girl!" I would be bursting to get started on a million different projects, which would all be completed in record time, of course.

Well, lucky for me we did find out that we're having a girl, but instead of me being on a sewing fast track, I was more like a dear in headlights! I'm not sure what it has been, but it wasn't until today that I finally made something for the little one coming. I think it has something to do with the fact that everything I imagined is now on the to-do list rather than the would be fun to-do list.

Knowing me, if I sit down and write a list of everything I'd both like to and need to get accomplished, I'll feel relaxed and have a great time knocking things off the list, but up until now it's been more of a feeling of anxiety. Can anyone relate?

I already feel so much better after making this little dress. I think I just needed a start perhaps. I drafted up the peasant dress pattern, which is yet another thing I've wanted to do for a long time, and it was sewn up in no time.

I sized the dress to fit 0-3 months, which is always tricky because every baby is so different. If she's extra tiny, it'll just fit for longer, right?

One thing I love about peasant dresses is they're so versatile and can double as a tunic to wear with leggings and often even as a shirt as the little girl grows.

I kept the dress super simple, and added rick rack at the hem for just a bit of detail.

Here's my question for you... Would you like me to share a pattern for this dress? I'm thinking of offering the 0-3 month infant size as a free pattern, and then follow up with more sizes and some cute options in a full PDF pattern. Let me know your thoughts :).

56 comments:

Kristi said...

I think that it is darling. And not meaning to add more to your to-do list, I would love to see the tutorial on it!!
The fabric and ric-rac are perfect!!

Christy said...

So cute! I would love a pattern, if you don't mind. ;)

Annelies said...

Yes Please....how sweet of you and how fun for US!!!

Katy Cameron said...

Very cute, and love that it's versatile to keep past the dress and into the tunic stage (mind you, I've seen some very dodgy photos of me in extremely short dresses when I was wee, just with a pair of thick tights on!)

I do know what you mean about needing a list though, I'm really descending into Christmas panic mode right now, partly because I haven't got a clear list drawn up!

Val @ It's Always Sunny in Somerville said...

Please, please share!

Erin and Josh said...

YES PLEASE!!! so darling!

Meagan said...

YES YES YES!!! My toddler would LOVe that dress :-) So comfy and I totally agree, paired with leggings when it gets too short is the best idea ever!

Rebecca said...

Yes please :)

Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE said...

Cute! I just use Indietutes peasant top and alter it to a dress, but some people panic at the thought of veering off course so in sure a pattern would be adored! I'm planning on sharing my "blueprint" for the tiered dress I made yesterday for Nicole from that shirt tutorial, it turned out soooo sweet, I'm quite pleased. Isn't baby girl sewing just exciting? I might get another round of it soon, we'll find out in a few months what gender I'll be sewing for ;)

Stephanie said...

Yes please! Please share!!! I am pinning this because it is the most darling little dress and I now have visions of my little girl (5 months) wearing it with a little ruffled shorts when she's a little older :)

Rachel B said...

I'm with everyone else - yes please. It's so cute and like you said, so versatile.
As for the hard time getting going on stuff for your little one, I think projects for other people are way easier to actually finish - maybe because there's usually some sort of deadline.

Southern Gal said...

You're like me with a list. Things I have to do don't appeal, but the things I would like to do get checked off pretty quickly. It's a lovely dress.

Rhett and Lauren said...

I would love to make one of these dresses for our niece if you're willing to share the pattern! Such a cute dress!

Kari said...

I would LOVE a pattern. So cute!

J A C Q U E L I N E said...

pattern in larger sizes like 7 or 8 would be great

Jean said...

I just found you blog and I just adore this little dress. I too just made my first dress for my daughter.

Ballétoile said...

Yes please! It is soooooo cute

AJ said...

Yes please! That is ssuper cute!

Tara @ Tara Being Tara said...

Yes, yes, yes! I love everything you make!!

Kreatita T said...

Would love this pattern! It would make a great gift for a little baby girl

Abby said...

PLEASE share!

Kristen said...

I love it! The rick-rack is just the perfect touch at the bottom.

Richard and Kayla said...

yes yes yes! i would love the tutorial!

Rebekah said...

i would LOVE to see a tutorial on this dress in various sizes!!! It's so cute!!1

JLG said...

I would love it!

Anonymous said...

Super cute Abby! The material is really cute. Your little girly will look so cute in it!
--SaraLyn

emily eve said...

Yes please! I just finished sewing your Mommy & Mia apron for my niece and your instructions and patterns are sooo easy to follow even for a beginner like me! My best friend is having a girl and hopefully my sister in law also so I can't wait to see what all you come up with!

raquel said...

Yes please!!!! We love this!!!!

Michelle said...

What a pretty little dress, I love the fabric and the ric rac is just a beautiful touch. And yes please would love a tutorial :)

Danni @ The Hen Pen said...

I would *love* if you would share the 0-3 month pattern with us! I have my second little boy due in February and I think this would actually make a great base pattern for his Christening gown. I've been like you - a million projects I want to do before he gets here, but hardly an inch of stitching. :) A handmade Christening gown is one of those on the top of my list though that I'd love to get done before he's here!

Joanna Evelee said...

Yes! Please!

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holly k said...

I vote yes! Really cute dress, nice work!

Beach Angel said...

Your baby's dress is adorable and sweet. I can tell that your baby girl will be dressed ultra modern. So, no heirloom sewing for you? I loved making heirloom dresses in soft pastel batiste with English cotton lace for my granddaughter. I'll bet you would love it if you tried it. The fabric is so very soft on baby's skin.

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

Yes, please. =)

Eva Scott said...

So cute!! LOVE that fabric too. Care to share what it is?? :-)

Nat said...

I would LOVE this pattern for both of my girls- I have a 4-year-old and 6-month-old; on my "would be nice to make" list is matching dresses. Can you tell me where you got the fabric? I love it! Well done!

Julia Smith said...

Yes! Please make the pattern available! I am expecting a girl in April!!!!!!!

mjb said...

This dress is so adorable! Would love a pattern:) I also love the fabric and wondering if you can share the name of the fabric. Have a wonderful Christmas:)

Domestic Goddesque said...

This is gorgeous: do share. I'd love to be able to make one (or two, or eighty-five!)

Jennifer said...

This is so sweet! I would love to make this if I had a little girl ; ) Oh well, there are cute boy clothes too : )

rickimoo said...

Would love a pattern. Thank you sew much.

Vero said...

The dress is adorable! It would terrific if you share a tutorial!

Jennifer @Miss Maggie's Place said...

This is so cute. Girls are sooo much fun to dress.

Sew Much Ado said...

Thank you for all the feedback! A pattern is in the works!

The fabric used in the dress is from the line Rainy Days and Mondays by Melimba & Beccabury for Riley Blake Designs. I didn't love it as much till I saw it all made up in this dress, but now I do!

cameronhomemade said...

I heart ric rac - this is soooo cute! I'm so glad to have a post-Christmas craft project already lined up - thanks!

The Park Family said...

Oh I will beg and plead that you post the tutorial for the 0-3 month size...I am having a girl in 2 weeks and need some cutesy dresses for my soon to be wee one...oh please, please! Thank you!

Kara at Petals to Picots said...

I love this little dress! I would love for you to share this post at my "Best of 2011" link party, along with any other posts you are most proud of from this year. www.petalstopicots.com
~Kara

Anonymous said...

yes, please! i have 4 girls ages 2 months-4 years and i'm just learning to sew.

Marnie said...

Yes yes yes please. And I would happily pay for some extra options

Katie said...

So cute! I love that ric-rac on the bottom. And congratulations! I think I fell off the face of the earth and totally missed that you were pregnant somehow. Silly me. When are you due?

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT!!! This would be a perfect gift for my baby sister. She is having her first baby in May. Little Katherine Lynn would look perfect in the dress. I would love to have the pattern.

Jade@How to Sew said...

Cutting is the most vital aspect of learning how to sew. If your fabric is ready for cutting, lay it out on a flat table. You may purchase a special cutting board tool. This tool can help you a lot since they are marked for straight lines and right angles. Pin the fabric in place and start cutting.

Jana Burrow said...

Yes please share the pattern! I LOVE this dress and have two little girls (9 months and 2 1/2) that I would love to make it for!

Anonymous said...

Hi I would love this! How do I get the pattern? Thanks!

Sew Much Ado said...

Anon - the free pattern is now available in the "tutorials" section of Sew Much Ado!