I was super productive for KCWC on Friday. I made a pattern for this dress in my girls’ sizes (4 & 6), then discovered that my size 6 was actually an 8, so I made another 6. Then I decided that since I had 3 sizes already made, I may as well grade it from a 2 – 8.
Between making the patterns and cutting, and re-cutting, and oh yeah, performing my day job as a MOM, it took me about 8 hours. Then it took me 30 minutes to sew up BOTH of these dresses. Crazy fast. I didn’t get around to hemming, which seems to be a trend for me, but this time my excuse was a good one since I would’ve had to rethread and set up the coverstitch machine from my last project.
I had great intentions to hem & photograph these dresses and post on Saturday. And Sunday. And today…
But this morning, when I was getting ready to set up the coverstitch, I got a phone call from my lovely husband inquiring whether I would like to go on a girls’ getaway with a close friend to Singapore. He and my friend’s husband had secretly put their heads together and planned this for us for Mother’s Day. So sweet, right? But then the other shoe fell: we needed to leave TOMORROW.
So my friend and I brought our husbands down to earth, and instead of flying to a different country and being gone for 4 days, we decided to drive to the beach and stay at a spa for 2. Despite the ease of this plan, my day was still consumed with decision making and reservation booking and transportation and childcare figuring-out. Oh, plus my day job of being a MOM. I’m not complaining, mind you. I mean, hello, spa getaway.
So here is the dress.
I will give you one guess of how many pictures I took before the camera battery died. Looks like I didn’t need to worry about hemming it after all.
The front is just a simple tank a-line, with a little bit of gathering at the center neck. If I could only get one picture, I’m glad I captured the back detail. It’s my favorite. Plus, as you can see, this print would probably send you into convulsions if you saw it full out on both girls simultaneously. It’s a fun print for kids though. Plus, these easy tank style knit dresses are pretty much their summer uniform, and it’s always summer here, so I know they’ll get a ton of use.
As I mentioned, I made this pattern in sizes 2-8. My husband wants me to make a mini one for the baby too, so it might go down to 3-6 months by the time I’m done with it. Any interest in a pattern?
YES! I want one. Right now. :) I love the racerback.. perfect for the heat!!!
I’d love to have the pattern!!! The dress looks like the perfect summer staple. Have a great getaway!
Yes! My daughter lives in dresses!
It looks super cute! I would definitely love the pattern. :)
Yes!!!! I have been needing a good racer back pattern…..but of course have been too lazy to make my own :)
Yes! My daughter would love that too :)
Please, I’d love to have this pattern. Super cute & functional.
Have fun on your spa trip. Not jealous at all ;)
Oh, so cute! I would love a pattern since we are getting into the hot weather here I know my girls would love to wear these too.
ditto!
Yup! Looks super cute!!
yes. lots of interest in a pattern ;)
Yes, hit us with it!!!! : )
Would love the racer back dress pattern. Those sizes cover all three of my grand daughters and we have a big reunion this summer. Bring it on guy1065ataoldotcom
Heck yes! A pattern would be awesome! And I love your choice of fabric:) Hemming truly is over-rated, LOL!
Yes yes!! It’s super cute — I’ve got some great fabric that would work with this, and I’d love to try making something racer-back for my daughter.
Yes yes yes for a pattern! :)
I love your version of a racer-back and I do have 2 girls available for them, so yes please ;)
oh yes please:) love the racerback style – the epitome of summer!
yes, please :)
I’d definitely be interested in a pattern! Especially if you graded it down to baby sizes! Our first daughter is joining our family in a few months.
Would totally be interested in a pattern. Super cute dress! I Love sewing summer dresses! Would love it in baby sizes as well. I have an 11mo old girl and a 6 yr old girl.
Coming out of comment-free land to say YES! Pattern!
Yes! Definately. 3-6 months would be perfect if you decide to go that small with the pattern.
Yes please! I’ve been looking for cute baby dress patterns– this is perfect!
Yes!!!
1. Jealous of your spa retreat.
2. Would love a pattern for this awesome dress!
3. Still jealous of your spa reatreat.
Have a great time!!
yes!!! I love it!
It is super cute – my girls would love this! Any chance of an adult size? I think i would love it too!!!
yes definite interest in the pattern and also in the fabric! We’ve been looking for more cute girly knits!
Super cute!! I would like a patern for my littl girl 3-6 months would be perfect!!!!
what’s that, you want to grade the pattern up to a size M/L maternity? ;)
That little back detail is perfect! Sounds like a clean simple pattern with some nice details, my favourite!
yes, I want a pattern too! I actually just moved to Singapore and am in desperate need of more dresses since shorts are, apparently, no longer acceptable for my 3 year old!
as soon as I buy a new sewing machine since I had to leave mine in the states…
I’d love the patten! And, like Libby above, I live in Singapore too (but am from the U.S.). I know what you mean about summer all the time. It’s hard to wrap your head around the concept, but after 2.5 years in Singapore, I’m finally accepting the fact that, yes, it REALLY IS summer every day… lol. Enjoy your spa weekend! My girl friends and I went to Bangkok last February and had a shopping, spa and half-marathon running weekend. It was fantastic. You just can’t beat a girl’s trip. Enjoy! :) Rachel E.
Very cute. A pattern would be very nice!
YES!!! Please!!!