Monday 30 April 2012

Peasant Dresses...

Slim fit Peasant Dresses - with link to free pattern - Threading My Way

Making these peasant dresses was my first time using a pattern from Create Kids Couture. I've used the Marilyn's Slim Fit Peasant Dress, available as a free download from Fabric.com.

This little dress is SO quick and easy to sew!!! The pattern gives clear, detailed, step by step instructions, with lots of photos included. If you are new to sewing, this would be a good pattern. The hardest part of the dress is the ruffle. If you found the ruffle too difficult, the dress could be lengthened and finished with a hem, instead.

Slim fit Peasant Dresses - with link to free pattern - Threading My Way

Slim fit Peasant Dresses - with link to free pattern - Threading My Way

Slim fit Peasant Dresses - with link to free pattern - Threading My Way


These little dresses will be joining the previous dresses for the Hopeful Threads sew-along to support Dress A Girl Around the World.

Mary, from Ms. Redo, and her daughter, have sewn some beautiful, little pillowcase dresses in support of Dress A Girl Around the World. Head on over and have a look, here and here.

... Pam

20 comments:

  1. These are so cute,...and I'm just saying, but even I can do a ruffle. :) So, this should be perfect for even beginners. :)

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  2. These ones are lovely Pam :) I love how easy it is to whip up a peasant dress... I think it will always be a standard favourite of mine!
    How many dresses have you made for dress a girl now? You are doing an outstanding effort!!! Big hugs to you! x

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  3. EEEEEkkkk!!!! LOVE them!!!! :)

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  4. These are so cute!!!! I was eyeing this pattern on fabric.com!! I have a couple peasant dress patterns, I love the style! You are so fab! :)

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  5. Adorable! Looks like a pattern I need to check out :) Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Your dresses are lovely such a nice style, and the hearts look just gorgeous!

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  7. Cute dresses! I have downloaded that peasant dress pattern too, and have been meaning to try it. After seeing your pretty dresses, now I really have to try it!

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  8. Gorgeous Pam! I LOVE the fabric on that last one!!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  9. I love peasant dresses and these ones are super cute! I'm definitely going to check out Dress a Girl Around the World. Sounds like something I'd really be interested in helping with. If you want to spread the word even further I'd love for you to link up at Etcetorize (http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/04/make-it-great-monday_29.html). Hope to see you there~

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  10. What sweet little dresses! You did a wonderful job on them! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. adorable! thanks for the link, I've been looking for a pattern for a peasant dress!

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  12. Adorable! I especially like the one with the hearts. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  13. These are so pretty! Thanks for sharing at my party! Have a great weekend :)

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  14. Amazing, just amazing, I need to learn how to sew, like for reals.Thanks for linking up to Delicately Constructed Friday!!
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.com

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  15. so neat that you are making these for such a great cause! They look really cute. :)

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  16. Love these Pam, thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

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  17. Thank you so much Pam for spreading the word about our patterns! You did a lovely job on them. Please be sure to check our our newest pattern through fabric.com: http://www.fabric.com/creativity-headquarters-free-pattern-downloads-hannah-39-s-pillowcase-bubble-romper-pattern.aspx
    As well as our website: CreateKidsCouture.com to view ALL of our patterns!
    Thanks!
    Shannon and Tiffany

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  18. Your dresses are darling!! Love the peasant look!! We're so glad you joined us for "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Thanks and come back soon!! -The Sisters

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  19. I love how yo have co-ordinated the fabric for sleeves and ruffle. It makes the dress one-of-a-kind. Such a great charity. I am currently sewing for Dress-a-girl as well. I will be promoting at my local market and hope to get a sewing bee going.

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