A Handmade Dress {and GIVEAWAY} : :

The Cottage Mama Charlotte Apron Dress pattern 

Review and Giveaway!

My friend Lindsay, The Cottage Mama just released a super cute new batch of children's sewing patterns! When she asked me to be a part of her sewing tour, I had a little reservation all because I have never made a dress before, but decided to just go for it and say yes! Oh, I'm so, SO glad I did! I decided on the Charlotte Apron Dress, it is just too cute not to make, and so Lindsay sent the patten my way!

Lindsay's pattern was so well written! As someone who doesn't typically like to follow patterns AND as someone who is so new to sewing garments, the pattern guided me though each step with ease and comfort. I didn't have one snag along the way. I would highly recommend this pattern to someone who is just beginning, all the way up to you clothing experts who could whip one of these up in an hour or so!

I made this little dress for my niece Sylvia, who will be one this week. She is a little pettite, but I chose to make a size 12 months, since she already has a birthday dress for this year. I think she'll get a lot of use out of this. And of course, will look adorable!! I can't wait to see a photo of her wearing it!

One of my favorite parts of this dress is this sweet ruffle detail around the apron!



The fabrics that make up this dress are -- a Joel Dewberry Heirloom print for the main fabric, Domestic Bliss by Liz Scott (Moda) for the apron and straps, and for the Ruffle detail, an Apple of My Eye print by Riley Blake Designs. The buttons are from Riley Blake, as well!

Be sure to check out the rest of the amazing outfits that are sure to be shown off during The Cottage Mama's Pattern blog tour! Here's the line -up --

Week 1: 
Stef from Girl. Inspired (Charlotte Pattern)
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy (Ruby Pattern)
Christina from 2LittleHooligans (Run Around Pattern)
Jess from Craftiness is not Optional (Ruby Pattern)

Week 2:
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade (Charlotte Pattern)
Liz and Elizabeth from Simple Simon (Run Around Pattern)
Andrea from The Train to Crazy (Ruby Pattern)
Destri from The Mother Huddle (Ruby Pattern)
Beverly from Flamingo Toes (Charlotte Pattern)

Week 3:
Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood (Ruby Pattern)
Mama Reita / Amy from Positively Splendid (Charlotte Pattern)
Susan from Living with Punks (Ruby Pattern)



Now how would you like a chance at winning yourself a copy of this adorable Charlotte Apron Dress Pattern, The Ruby Ruffle Dress, or the Run Around Romper?!

Enter to Win!

Here's how,
 
1. Simply leave a comment here in this post letting me know which of these three new Cottage Mama Patterns you would most like to stitch up? (one entry)

Enter now through Wednesday night, June 20th. Mr. Random will pick the winner and I will announce their name in a new post here on the blog.
 
* Note * If you're a "no reply" or anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you should you win!
                                         

Good Luck everyone!!! Happy Monday!