We have a little treat for you today! Peek-a-boo pattern shop, an adorable shop loaded with super cute patterns is taking a tour around blog land.
Choosing a pattern to make was the hardest part since there are SO many awesome patterns to choose from. However my little brother is getting married this weekend, so I knew I needed to make Abbey a dress for the wedding, I wanted something that was casual in style but that would have that "fancy" pop just by using fancy fabric. So the
Natalie Dress Pattern was perfect. The tee shirt top kept it from getting so fancy she would never wear it again but I used silk for the bottom and added some length so it was longer and more elegant.
The
pattern is great and walks you through making your own tee shirt top even, however I had to match the black from my dress for Abbey and matching black in knits was harder than I thought, however Abbey had the perfect tee that even had the bling at the neck so I simply chopped it off and used the tee instead. It made an already easy
pattern so much easier. I also added pockets for my pocket loving girl, by
simply adding an inseam pocket.
I love the pleated skirt which I did as box pleats instead of pleats that all go the same way, just because to me box pleats make it a little more fancy. I also added a ribbon belt instead of the sash which for the wedding will be made with a purple flower but I haven't made that yet so I used the
belt from this top.
Now Abbey is all dressed and ready to impress at the wedding. Plus the dress is purple... her favorite.
And the best news! Not only can you get the
Natalie Dress Pattern is on sale today only for $5! (a great deal) but...
There is also a giveaway for one lucky winner to pick any 3 patterns of their choice from Peek-a-boo patterns!
Want to enter to win? Visit Peek-a-boo pattern shop and leave a comment here with the three patterns you would choose if you won.
That's it. Simple and easy (except the picking of the patterns you will want them all :)
Giveaway will end Sunday July 29th 11:59 P.M (MST)
Winner will be announced Monday July 30th
Good luck!
Also check out the other stops along the pattern tour
Your dress is adorable and I like it more than the one on the pattern!
ReplyDeleteFunny I just discovered this pattern shop on SewSet last night and fell in love with the Santa Monica Tankini Pattern, Oliver and Oliver Pea Coat and the Annie Petal Dress. Thanks!
I would pick the bubble shorts, pier 49 convertible pants, and the madison dress
ReplyDeleteYour dress is beautiful! I have a few Peekaboo Patterns and so far I've made the Sadie nightgown and we love it. I'd love a few more patterns. I'd choose the Ivy Dress, Sporty Skort and Ryder Ruffle Cardigan. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhich 3 I'd choose is a tough decision. My list of her patterns is quite long. They're all so cute.
ReplyDeleteI think though if I won that I'd choose:
1 - Ruffle Bum Romper
2 - Retro Romper
3 - Waikiki One Piece Swim Suit
I think that would be my choices although I may change my mind one of the rompers and get one of her adorable dresses instead.
The Madison, the Jackie, & the Ella Party Dress please :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the Madison dress pattern but now after seeing what you did with the Natalie dress, I think I want that one as well!!
ReplyDeleteJess
I would pick the bubble shorts, pier 49 convertible pants, and the madison dress.. I love the dress, my goodness.. I have 5 grandkids under 4. I am broke right now with 2 of my sons weddings coming up, but I think I will make this dress for my granddaughters, they are 1.5 yrs. on is tall and one is short.. these are gorgeous......
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aviator cap
jen
jennifer.inda@gmail.com
I tend to get a bit envious when I see adorable little girls dresses...I have boys. Still, it was great to see that PeekABoo Patterns has some really cute boy patterns too!
ReplyDeleteMy choices:
1. Olivia & Oliver Pea Coat
2. Pier 49 Convertible Pants
3. Aviator Cap
Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
I would choose the: Waikiki One Piece, Anna Petal Dress, and the isabella =) It would be hard to really pick, but these are some of my wish list ones =) Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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I would chose the Oliver Pea Coat, the Lazy Days Romper and the Aviator cap! So many adorable choices!
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I'd pick the following three patterns:
ReplyDelete1. Isabella Dress
2. Evelyn Swing Dress and Top
3. Annie Petal Dress
They have some pretty adorable patterns. I really like the Isabella dress, the Evelyn Swing Dress and Top and the bubble shorts are pretty adorable. :)
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I love the Natalie, the Madison, and the Ruffle Bum Romper:)
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I love your version of the dress, it's super!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to enter the give-away too,
My fave's are:
The Lucy Dress
The Isabelle Dress
Summer PJ's
kreatita(at)gmail(dot)com
Your dress is adorable! I like the Waikiki One Piece, the Harper Dress and the Ella Party Dress.
ReplyDeleteI'd pick...
ReplyDeleteAvery Jacket
Oliver/Olivia pea coat
Chloe ruffle jacket
I just made my first Peek-a-boo purchase last week with the Ruffled Butt Romper
ReplyDeleteMy other fave's are:
Peacoat
Summer Pj's
Petal Dress
aprilnichole11{at}gmail{dot}com
It's so hard to choose. I love Peek-a-boo patterns. Fingers crossed for the giveaway because my sewing machine is out, and I'm "go" mode! The Jackie, The Sweetheart Halter, and The Madison are my faces.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's dress turned out simply stunning! I love the black and purple together. Just a question, did you find it difficult to attach the t-shirt to the skirt following the pattern instructions? I purchased this pattern awhile ago and used it to make a dress for my daughter. However, I couldn't figure out the right side/wrong side way the pattern writer was saying to put the skirt and shirt together... even my engineering hubby got lost! Hard to stump that guy! Anyway, I just ended up doing it my own way, and I think it turned out ok. :) Just wondering if I am missing some piece of logic in figuring that step out. I'm sure it is user error!
ReplyDeleteoh, and I'd like to try the ruffle bum romper, the pier 49 convertible pants, and the isabella dress. Maybe I just need to try a different pattern! lol They are all so cute!
Either Lucy or Annie petal dress, beach bum for boys and pier 49 for boys. Thanks
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'd love to make the Sailor shorts, the Peacoat and the Natalie dress.
ReplyDeleteMy three patterns would be the Jackie dress (so classic) the Retro Romper (yes I like my toddler to be a little old school) and the sailor shorts (just too cute not to love)!
ReplyDeleteWould love to make the lazy day romper and the jack and Jill shortfall for my little guy ans my daughter would love the sailor shorts!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Pier 49 pants, The Madison dress and The Waikiki swimsuit:) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletemadison, jasmine, and burmuda shorts. Love her patterns, so easy and well put together!
ReplyDeleteI have loved the bubble shorts for ages! sarajspeight(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)nz
ReplyDeleteI would get the Olivia and Oliver peacoat, the Pyper cardigan, and the Waikiki suit or the aviator cap. I already have several of their patterns! Fever_diva@Yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDelete1. The Jackie
2. The Charlotte
3. The Annabelle Jacket.
Greetings,
Tina
I follow you an peekaboo :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the Alex and Anna summer pjs, Annabelle jacket, and Lucy dress!
ReplyDeletemrs dot dunlap at live dot com
I would love the Bubble shorts, Ruffle Bum Romper and the Oliver & Oliver Pea Coat!
ReplyDeletefabfamfive at gmail dot com
LOVE your daughter's dress..it suits her to a tee!
ReplyDeleteAs for patterns, I love the
Jasmine Dress, Clara tiered twirl dress & the Harper dress :)
I love the following:
ReplyDelete1. bubble shorts
2. annabelle jacket
3. viviene party dress
So so so cute!
thank you so much for this adorable giveaway =)
ReplyDeleteI'd choose:
1. The Lucy Dress
2. The Natalie Dress
3. The Annabelle Jacket
I didn't know Peel-a-Boo Pattern Shop until now... They DO have some great patterns there!
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't easy to choose, but here we go:
The Jackie, Retro Romper en Bubble Shorts
I would love to add so many to my pattern stash! My favourites are the Olivia and Oliver Pea Coat, the Pier 49 Convertable Pants and the Alex and Anna Summer PJs!
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toni.maree (at) ymail.com
I would choose:
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Bubble shorts
sweetheart halter
ataihung (at) gmail.com
I already have the Gracie romper, which I absolutely love! If I were to win, I would pick the Ella party dress, the Pier 49 convertible pants, and the 4 in 1 sunhat. So cute!!!
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Yay! A pattern giveaway! Here are my top three picks!
ReplyDelete1) The Ivy Dress
2) The Natalie Dress
3) The Bubble Shorts
Journiebug@gmail.com
I would pick, the Isabella dress, Maia, and Olivia and Oliver Pea coat!
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Your version is so elegant!!! I'd love to try the waikiki, la jolla, and pier 49 or annie. emmilleeATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteI would choose the sweetheart halter, the retro romper and the natalie dress. So cute! laura.sinkbeil at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh man... nearly impossible to pick 3, I think I'm hung up on almost all of the patterns, but the ones I especially love are:
ReplyDelete1) The Jackie Dress
2) The Olivia/Oliver Pea Coat
3) The Sweetheart Halter
Great giveaway!
nicoleangell@gmail.com
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! I would get the Gracie Romper, the Pyper Cardi, and the Madison Dress patterns!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great ideas and the wonderful giveaway. I would get the Annabelle Jacket, the Bubble Shorts, and the Natalie dress.
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Great giveaway, I would choose Olivia Pea Coat, the wikiki swimsuit and Bubble shorts. hennahands1 (at) gmail (d0t) com
ReplyDeleteI love your Natalie version! I would choose Avery Jacket, Pier 49 pants and Ashley knit dress! Thank you for the giveaway :) I love your sewing blog and your pattern shop! Anis Perth xx lovencare99@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love the bubble shorts, the sporty girl skort, the Olivia & Oliver pea coat, & the art smock. I know that's more than three, but it's too hard to narrow it down that much!
ReplyDeletejack & jill shortalls, pier 49 pants, beach bum bermudas. expecting first grandbaby, a boy, next month! these patterns would really be great!
ReplyDeleteI have had my eye on the Pier 49 Convertible Pants since I found Peek-a-boo about a week ago. So crazy that you are doing this giveaway now. I would also love the Birthday Girl Dress and the Natalie Dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Shwin my dress is going to match hers perfectly, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the lazy days romper, pier 49 convertible pants, and the annabelle jacket.
ReplyDeleteI would pick... 1) Reversible crib shoes 2) The Lucy dress 3)The Waikiki one piece! So many cute patterns!!! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI'd pick the Stella Sun Dress, the Art Smock, and Pier 49 Pants. Cuuuute!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Santa Monica Sweetheart Tankini, Sweetheart Halter, and the Maia Dress
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I would pick the Jackie dress, Bubble shorts, and the Olivia and Oliver Pea coat.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, this is hard! I love Peek-A-Boo patterns. OK. I would pick The Waikiki one piece, The Sweetheart Halter, The Evelyn Dress, and the Sadie Nightie. I know that's 4, but that's as much as I could narrow it down. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Stella Sundress, the Sadie nightgown and Sweetheart halter.
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What a fantastic giveaway! I am wanting to purchase the Annabelle jacket, the Oliver/Olivia Pea Coat and the Lucy dress (plus the newsie and aviator hats), but would love to win some so am going to wait til the winner is announced! littlelilliedesigns@gmail.com
ReplyDeletei would pick Jack & Jill shortalls, beach bum bermuda shorts & Alex & Anna summer PJs.
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I will pick the Madison dress, Birthday girl dress and The Jackie dress
ReplyDeleteIt would have to be
ReplyDelete1. The Jackie
2. Evelyn dress
3. Sea breeze dress
it really was insanely hard to pick JUST three, but i narrowed it down to the Bubble Shorts, Olivia and Oliver Pea Coat, and the Jackie.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress for the wedding! I would choose the:
ReplyDelete1. Olivia & Oliver Pea Coat
2. Pier 49 Convertible Pants
3. Beach Bum Bermudas
alyssabpittman at gmail dot com
The dress is beautiful. I simply love the flower! It was tough but I would start with:
ReplyDelete*Natalie dress pattern
*Avery jacket
*Chloe reversible ruffle jacket & cap
and the list would go on.....
so many I love! I would choose--
ReplyDeleteBubble Shorts
Beach Bum bermudas
Sea Breeze Dress
I would have to get the Sweetheart halter, Aviator cap and Coney Island tankini
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ReplyDeleteSo cute! If I won, I would choose the skorts, the burmuda shorts and the annie petal dress.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the Natalie Dress.
ReplyDeleteI would pick
1. Beach bum bermudas
2. Pier 49 convertible pants
3. Annabelle Jacket
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Probably the Annie petal dress, the convertible pants, and the sweetheart halter, but it's a tough choice!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute patterns!
ReplyDeleteI think I would go with the Jasmine dress, the art smock, and the Clara tiered dress.
So many cute patterns!
ReplyDeleteI think I would go with the Jasmine dress, the art smock, and the Clara tiered dress.
I love all their patterns! It was hard to pick favorites, but I would have to pick the Annabelle jacket, the Natalie dress and the Madison dress.
ReplyDeleteI am making this tonight, I am afraid to chop off the T-shirt that took me forever to find..... But I love this.. I bought the pattern.. you must know, I didnt buy it on sale, stupid me. When I finish, I will share with you, only if its wearable.. LOL
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