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August 19, 2015 by gail

Summer is almost over. Someone thought it was a good idea for school to start early this year, on the 27th, instead of after Labor Day like usual, and that means we only have five weekdays left at home together. I feel cheated. I’m not ready. Booooooo. I have Lila’s first day of school dress cut out and ready to sew, but I can’t seem to start on it. I think I’m in denial.

So for now I’ll show you a summer dress, the Mini Southport from True Bias. This is my first time sewing one of Kelli’s patterns. I don’t get tempted by a lot of patterns anymore, but I couldn’t get this one to leave me alone – I kept going back and looking at it until I finally buckled and bought it. And I’m so glad I did. I’m really happy with the end result and it was an all around great pattern – well-designed and easy to follow. I was impressed.

The bias bound arm holes and neckline took some time but came out looking so clean and professional. And the fit was spot on. I made a size five but lengthened both the bodice and the skirt to the six lines, and it’s just right. When I finished the dress it looked so short on the hanger! I was worried. But I love the length on her – definitely shorter than I’m used to, but I think it suits the style of the dress really nicely. I’m glad I stayed true to the pattern instead of adding a bunch of extra length.

The fabric is Star Chart in Turquoise Metallic from Lizzy House’s Natural History collection. I bought it locally at Cool Cottons, which has long been one of my favorite places in town to shop (and they sell online now, too). I love those gold constellations, and I always love to match my fabric to the current year’s Saltwaters.

I kind of love this dress, although it’s another one that makes her look way too grown up. Or maybe she’s just growing up.

Okay, I’m off to start on the next dress, time is ticking away…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged dresses, sewing for girls, sewing for kids, true bias | 20 Comments

20 Responses

on August 20, 2015 at 12:10 am | Reply Lightning McStitch

That’s a beautiful dress and you’re right, quite a grown up style. But what does that mean, no frills? Well then I’m all for grown up style girl’s dresses!
Nice product placement with Sanae’s book in the last picture! 🙂
- on August 20, 2015 at 11:41 am | Reply gail
  
  Thanks Shelley, I’m all for no frills too! And yes, the beautiful books get prominently displayed 🙂
on August 20, 2015 at 3:40 am | Reply fionamakes

Love this dress – and am feeling sorely tempted by this pattern too!
- on August 20, 2015 at 11:41 am | Reply gail
  
  Do it, you won’t be disappointed!
on August 20, 2015 at 5:21 am | Reply Meghann

Just wanted to say it’s a beautiful dress and awesome sewing. Also I wanted to mention you must be a beautiful person cause your daughter is gorgeous. You have some fabulous models and some crazy good skills to boot!
- on August 20, 2015 at 11:42 am | Reply gail
  
  So sweet of you 🙂
on August 20, 2015 at 6:07 am | Reply Carla

It’s really cute! Looks comfy on her with room to move
- on August 20, 2015 at 11:45 am | Reply gail
  
  Thanks Carla! It’s a more fitted dress than she usually wears, but still really comfortable with plenty of ease.
on August 20, 2015 at 7:07 am | Reply Erin

It’s so subtle and cool and all around perfect. That fabric is really great. And that Lila, she is just beautiful!
- on August 20, 2015 at 11:46 am | Reply gail
  
  Thanks so much Erin! 🙂
on August 20, 2015 at 7:12 am | Reply oliver's fancy

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- on August 20, 2015 at 7:13 am | Reply oliver's fancy
  
  Oops it ate my comment. Anyway she looks so grown up but so sweet in this dress. I love this pattern. Highly recommend the grown up version too if you want to be twins 🙂
  - on August 20, 2015 at 11:48 am gail
    
    Oh thank you! And I love your grown up Southport, it’s beautiful! I’m definitely tempted to try one.
on August 20, 2015 at 10:41 am | Reply rachel

Gail, I love this dress so much! I totally want to make this for Indigo! Would it be hard for her to run in it, though? I’m noticing some of Indigo’s dresses can be hard to run in, but she told me it prevents her from tripping! 🙂 Love this so much!
- on August 20, 2015 at 11:37 am | Reply gail
  
  Thank you Rachel, I can see this dress on all three of your older girls! It’s definitely a bit more fitted in the skirt than others, but I asked Lila what she thought, and she gave it pretty good running approval!
on August 20, 2015 at 4:50 pm | Reply Marina

So pretty…..
on August 20, 2015 at 8:57 pm | Reply Elizabeth

What a lovely grown up little kid dress! I was really impressed with the directions for the True Bias Hudson pants- so clean with enough details but not too much. I also love that the buttons are in the front. Beautiful summer sewing! And good luck with the back to school dress- I eagerly await your pattern and fabric pics!
on August 21, 2015 at 2:25 am | Reply picperfic

I can see why you love that pattern, it is simply adorable!
on August 22, 2015 at 12:37 pm | Reply Shantel

I love the simple beauty of the things you make! they inspire me in the best way :0)
on October 5, 2015 at 8:57 am | Reply elephantinthestudy

Lovely! Her and the dress.