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Help finding basic toddler knit dress pattern?
JennaF Advanced Beginner WA USA Member since 5/10/10 Posts: 362	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/13 1:30 PM I've been on the search for a basic toddler dress pattern using knit fabric for forever. I've used the Signature Dress Pattern with ok results, but the back & front pieces of the dress are the same & the sleeves are symmetrical, which, in my opinion, does not give very professional results. Basically I'm looking for a good "block" I guess. With sleeves. And I'd prefer that it not require ribbing. Any suggestions?? ------ http://www.seamstressintraining.blogspot.com
Deepika   Intermediate MA USA Member since 11/28/01 Posts: 10911 Founder	Login to reply to this post In reply to JennaF << Like this post Date: 1/15/13 1:35 PM I'd be curious to see the replies on this topic because I am also on the lookout for something similar. I highly recommend this Ottobre Pattern I've made it a few times and its very easy to lengthen it to a dress, which I plan to do also. ------ - Deepika Founder, PatternReview.com Blog: http://www.deepikablogs.com
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2195	Login to reply to this post In reply to JennaF << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/15/13 1:56 PM I made Kwik Sew 3861 recently. I reviewed it here. I got to see Ro wearing it over the holidays and it was adorable on her. I didn't use clear elastic when sewing the front bottom to the bodice top. I also noticed that the neckline comes down a bit - it's not a high, jewel neckline. The next time I sew it for Ro, I'm going to omit the back placket business and just bind the entire neckline. I don't think think she'll have trouble getting it on. ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
clt3 Intermediate OH USA Member since 2/6/06 Posts: 770	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/13 2:32 PM There's also this from Oliver & S: Oliver & S ------ Singer 66-16. Singer 600e, Kenmore 158.1913 , Viking 1100, Brother 4000D, Brother Quattro, Bernina 930, White 634DE, Babylock Evolve, 2 Featherweights ,Pfaff Creative Performance,Janome Coverpro 1000CPX
Deepika   Intermediate MA USA Member since 11/28/01 Posts: 10911 Founder	Login to reply to this post In reply to clt3 << Like this post Date: 1/15/13 2:52 PM This pattern is on my table right now to sew! ------ - Deepika Founder, PatternReview.com Blog: http://www.deepikablogs.com
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2195	Login to reply to this post In reply to Deepika << Like this post Date: 1/15/13 4:49 PM I hope you review it! I'd love to get a picture of Rowan wearing it because this top is so flattering! Another has been requested lengthened to make a dress. Deepika - you'll have the luxury of being able to compare the neckline to other tops your daughter wears and decide if you want to do the placket or not. I noticed its facing kept flipping out when Ro modeled her top for me. ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2262	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/15/13 6:37 PM Check out the printable freebie Racerback T Dress Pattern from Crafter Hours. 3 easy pieces. Cute summer knit that goes together quickly. Luckypennymake has a cute "rock collecting" skirt. Oliver and S has the free Popover Sundress with a matching one for her doll. Note: On the Racer dress I don't like the bumps created at shoulders and armpits by the instructions for ribbing, so I sew all seams first, then add the ribbing, seaming at the ends, with the neck ribbing seamed at the back center. If you don't like/have the right ribbing you could finish this with bias too. -- Edited on 1/15/13 7:19 PM --
mendospot   Beginner CA Member since 6/9/05 Posts: 249	Login to reply to this post In reply to JennaF << 3 members like this. Date: 1/15/13 10:21 PM Have you seen the Kwik Sew Sewing for Toddlers book? Great old book with classic patterns.
dfsews   Intermediate NE USA Member since 4/17/06 Posts: 606	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/13 11:34 PM There are several blogs that show tutorials for adding a skirt, woven or knit, to a T-shirt. So you could use a T pattern you like and do it that way. Kwik Sew had a knit dress pattern I used when DD was little. It worked great. I don't think I have it anymore.
Raye Ann   Intermediate CA USA Member since 3/25/09 Posts: 770	Login to reply to this post In reply to Deepika << Like this post Date: 1/16/13 0:52 AM In the small sizes, I felt the sleeves ran very narrow. Make sure you measure them against something else in her wardrobe. Otherwise, it's very cute and easy to put together! ------ Raye Ann

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