Pretty and Precious Clothing: pdfpatterns

Monday, May 9, 2016

Mommy and Me Tour

Yay another EYMM blog tour! For this fun blog I pulled out one of Kymy's patterns that I tested the girl version of quite a while ago; the four season cardigan.

I have seen quite a few floral drapey cardigans in the store but because I sew there was no way I was going to purchase one when I knew I could definitely make one. Of course, I already have a very long list of things that I refuse to buy because I can sew it. But this particular item got bumped up to the top and I'm so happy it did.

Where I live we have very bipolar weather. It can start out freezing, become quite warm in the afternoon and finish off with wind therefore layers are essential. This cardigan is perfect! You can use any type of knit, the only limit is your imagination. This particular knit is a sheer mesh like material. Sweater knit, lace and jersey would all make excellent cardigans also.

Little Miss is so goofy

The pattern is available in girls sizes newborn to 18 and womens sizes XS-5X. There are two different lengths to choose from, cardigan and duster (the length I chose). In addition there are 5 sleeve options, sleeveless (like a vest), short, 3/4 (what I chose), long and longer.

To add a little interest I edged the entire cardigan in crochet lace. I love the Bohemian feel it gave our cardigans. Fringe would be fun too! My daughter loved this cardigan and I know it will lots of wear.

Be sure to check out the other stops on the EYMM Mommy and Me Blog Tour and see what beautiful things the other mommies have created, plus there is a coupon code below :)

Make sure to check out all the stops on the EYMM Mommy & Me Blog Tour! (Note: the direct links below won't work until their scheduled day, but feel free to click through and check out their blogs any time!)

May 6

The Wholesome Mama, Wally and Grace, Call Ajaire

May 7

Rebel & Malice, Blessed x Five, Coral + co.

May 8

Welcome to Our World, Analog Bytes, Pear Berry Lane

May 9

Sewing by Ti, Pretty and Precious, Creative Counselor

During the tour, all Mommy & Me Bundles are on sale! Use coupon code MOMMYANDME2016 on the EYMM site to save 25% on any Women and Youth Size Pattern Bundles until May 10 at 11:59pm PST (note: build your own bundles are excluded from this sale).

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Miss Audrey Dress

First let me say how excited I am to be part of my first ever blog tour. Even more exciting is the dress I get to tell you about! Oh and bonus the dress and I have the same name!!!! :)

I had the privilege of testing the Miss Audrey dress by 1 Puddle Lane. Let's start off with the basics....this is a princess seam bodice with the option of gathered or pleated skirt and side seam pockets. The back has an invisible zipper and you have the option of making the dress fully lined or not. The pattern is available in sizes 2-16 U.S. (6-20 UK/AUS sizes). First you find your size based on your bust measurement, then your waist measurement and finally your bra cup size. You can easily blend two sizes together to ensure and perfect fitting bodice. The PDF pattern has layers incorporated so you can choose to print only your size (I love this feature). This is such a versatile dress and can be made out of almost any woven fabric, think quilting cotton, linen, satin, lace, gabardine, basically it's all up to the look you want and your imagination. Take a minute to look through some of the other blog posts at the bottom of this post and see all of the beautiful variations.

I decided to go with the fully lined version with the pleated skirt in a striped cotton with some stretch to it. Honestly I'm not sure what kind of fabric I would call it, I found it on the clearance section of my local Hancock's. I love the almost men's dress shirt look of it in contrast with the classic style of the Miss Audrey dress. I was going for a 1950's housewife meets Wall Street.....I'm not sure if I achieved it but regardless I love the way the dress turned out LOL!

My Mom saw it and immediately wanted one, she was disappointed the fabric was clearance but I'm sure I can find something else she'll love. Or I could purchase one of the fabric kits that are available through 1 Puddle Lane, it includes the necessary fabric for the Miss Audrey dress along with all of the notions. How convenient is that??!!

Ann, the designer, is so extremely helpful if you ever get stuck on part of the pattern, even better she will be hosting a sew-a-long starting Monday December 1st for the Miss Audrey dress so that you can make a new dress in time for Christmas and have help and support while you do it.

Don't be intimidated by the zipper, the princess seams, or the lined bodice, believe me this pattern is so well written and Ann is always quick to answer questions with clear precise answers that I'm sure you can accomplish this dress. It's definitely a dress that when you wear it people go "WOW, YOU made THAT?!?!" Hehe I love hearing that!

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