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Ruffle Top

I was excited to get the chance to test the first pattern from Heidi at Elegance and Elephants (*affiliate link).  It’s for the Ruffle Top she made for her daughter earlier this year.  (go check it out and plead with Heidi to make the shorts pattern available too, hehe)

Anyway, the pattern launches today and I cannot endorse it enough.  The instructions are very clear and the photos lead you right along. 

I was asked to make the A-line dress version of the pattern in 18M for Bean.  She is right on the cusp of 2T, but that is mostly in legs and arms (and her cloth diapered booty) so 18M worked out just perfectly for this pattern.

Heidi gives you two options for sewing the sleeve openings.  I chose the bias tape method and decided to use the contrast fabric from the keyhole opening and the back ties.  I’m so happy I did because it gives a fun pop from the front view. 

Since I was a bit concerned that the length would be too short (turns out it would have been just fine) I opted to add a hem facing that peeks out just slightly bringing the length back to the full length of the pattern piece. 

I used that same contrast fabric and really, it might be my favorite detail.

I also couldn’t miss an opportunity for a fabric covered button, hehe.

Bean is writing in her catalogues with a pine needle she found on the ground.  This is something she does all the time, hehe.

And one of her snuggling with her Mother Goose.

Congratulations to Heidi for releasing a terrific first pattern. Hopefully many more to come!

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  1. Heidi

    March 11, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Thank you so much, Ajaire! I have to try one with the contrasting bias tape like yours…really love how yours turned out!

    Reply
  2. Rachel

    March 11, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Really enjoy your fabric choices. And yes Heidi pattern those shorts!

    Reply
  3. amy mayen

    March 11, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    It's adorable!

    Reply
  4. Frances Suzanne

    March 11, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Wonderful job!!! Heidi: SHORTS! SHORTS! SHORTS! {visualize our chanting obnoxiously loudly}…

    Reply
  5. Monica

    March 12, 2013 at 12:47 am

    sweet!! I love the bias tape on this. Oh, and LOVE the new header 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ajaire

    March 12, 2013 at 1:15 am

    Thanks monica! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Evie Jones

    March 12, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Hi Ajaire…I was a fellow pattern tester and really love your version. This pattern is so cute. It really needs those shorts to go with it! 😉

    Reply
  8. Natalie Roussy

    March 13, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Ahhhhh… what a sweet dress! I love your choice of binding! Hopping over form Sew Much Ado linky party.

    Reply
  9. Tara@Two Posh Toddlers

    March 13, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    Oh this is gorgeous in red! Love it!

    Reply
  10. Annie

    March 15, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Aww so cute!

    Reply
  11. Michelle

    March 18, 2013 at 11:39 am

    This is so cute!! Thanks so much for sharing.

    I'm hosting a giveaway over at my blog so feel free to check it out and enter!

    Have a great week.

    http://cloverandmustard.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-few-of-my-favorites-giveaway.html

    Reply
  12. Carissa Rasmussen

    March 18, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    i have a hard time using other people's patterns since my daughter is tall and skinny…was this one easy to adapt?

    Reply
  13. Andrea Pannell

    March 21, 2013 at 10:16 am

    LOVE it!! Super cute!

    Reply
  14. Tonna @ USS Crafty

    March 23, 2013 at 12:50 am

    Super cute dress! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!!! 🙂

    Navy Wifey Peters

    Reply

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