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Monday, August 30, 2010

Double Gauze Dress


So I sewed this dress for Miss S with every intention of sharing with you a detailed tutorial and a free downloadable pattern.  However, as I was sewing it I came across a few hurdles and thought up some fixes to make a better/simpler project. So I'm pondering working on a new pattern and step-by-step DIY that will allow you to make a similar dress.

But in the meantime, I wanted to show you the final product mostly because this fabric is unbelievably gorgeous and I want you all to get some.  It's a double gauze and so flowy, soft, and cozy.  There are a bunch of beautiful double gauze fabrics also by Kokka still available at Fabricworm, check them out here.

If you'd like me to take another stab at creating a pattern for this dress and sharing a tutorial with you, let me know in the comments.  If you like it, I'll get to work on it now.
P.S. by "get to work", I mean scribble a horrible picture and send it to Jacinda to do the actual pattern drafting, HA.

UPDATE: Here's the (revised) pattern: Prudent Baby Snap Wrap Dress

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82 Comments:

Blogger Allison said...

Ohh Ohh, I want a pattern/tutorial! As soon as I saw the first picture I was hoping that was coming below. What a CUTE dress!!

August 30, 2010 at 11:39 AM  
Blogger homemoma said...

love it.

August 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM  
Blogger Katerina said...

Please make a pattern. Pretty please!

August 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM  
Blogger Ara said...

Yes!!! Would LOVE this pattern!

August 30, 2010 at 11:46 AM  
Blogger simplifry said...

Adorable! Get to work...LOL!

August 30, 2010 at 11:47 AM  
Blogger Cindy J said...

yes yes yes yes yes!!! :)

August 30, 2010 at 11:51 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

So cute, please do up the pattern! Pretty please

August 30, 2010 at 12:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love it - I'd love to make this for my niece! I'd wear it myself if the pattern was big enough! :)

August 30, 2010 at 12:10 PM  
Blogger Mariel said...

That is a really cute dress! I could definitely add it to my list of projects that I'll get to some day. Wonder if laundry would stop long enough for me to make this?

August 30, 2010 at 12:11 PM  
Blogger Tong said...

that's an adorable little dress, i'd LOVE to see a pattern for it! mind you though, i don't have any kids yet but i am hoarding fabric and have a special folder on my computer and a shelf in the sewing room just for cute baby girl sewing patterns (heather ross' peach unicorns and oliver + s playdate dress are the most recent additions) for my future daughter(s) - my fiance thinks i'm crazy (i may very well am, but i don't care, cute things need to be hoarded!!), but hey, he's the one who's named all our (future) kids!

August 30, 2010 at 12:11 PM  
Blogger Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13 said...

Yes! Do it! (Thanks, Jacinda. :)

August 30, 2010 at 12:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great dress! Please do make the pattern and tutorial--I have learned so much from your site. I made a bunch of dresses and diaper covers (from your tutorials) as presents for my niece-to-be and you wouldn't believe the oohs and aahs from the other ladies at the baby shower. It was a great moment and really all because you cared to share--thank you!

August 30, 2010 at 12:12 PM  
Blogger Shreya said...

Yes please :)

What a beautiful dress and the fabric looks lovely!

August 30, 2010 at 12:14 PM  
Blogger Taya@TypeB said...

Yes - pattern and tutorial! It's adorable and really versatile - the fabric and trim you choose could really give you a different look!

August 30, 2010 at 12:25 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Its adorable! I really would appreciate a tutorial!

August 30, 2010 at 12:29 PM  
Blogger AnnaPK said...

Yes please! If you make a pattern I promise to keep at it and master my sewing machine so I could make it! :)

August 30, 2010 at 12:40 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

Gorgeous dress! I would also appreciate a pattern/tutorial/tips on how to make a pattern if you don't have lots of other priorities. Thanks!

August 30, 2010 at 12:46 PM  
Blogger Susan said...

I love it and would love a tutorial! The only thing i would change is the neckline. The triangular neckline seems a bit mature to me for some reason.

August 30, 2010 at 12:47 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

Would love the pattern too!!!

August 30, 2010 at 12:50 PM  
Blogger Run by Rugrats said...

Please, please, please make a pattern/tutorial for this dress! It is adorable!

August 30, 2010 at 12:54 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

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August 30, 2010 at 1:16 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Yes, please!

^That's soooooo going to win me the fabric, I'm just sure of it.

August 30, 2010 at 1:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would LOVE a tutorial for this dress - it's so pretty!

August 30, 2010 at 1:17 PM  
Blogger Clay said...

I love the dress!! Pretty please make a pattern? :)
myclaybliss@gmail.com

August 30, 2010 at 1:25 PM  
Blogger Deanna said...

Please do share the pattern for this dress. I just picked up sewing when my little girl was born and free patterns and tutorials have been my best help. I've made your pillowcase dress, diaper covers, peasant top, and just recently, your snappy toddler top to fit my 4 month old. Love love your blog and keep the tutorials coming!

August 30, 2010 at 1:44 PM  
Blogger Dyers said...

Pretty please do a pattern. Love Love Love this dress and would love to know how to make it! :)

August 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM  
Blogger megnar324 said...

Yes please!!

August 30, 2010 at 2:04 PM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

before i began reading your post, i stopped and ooh'd and awed over the pretty dress. yes a tutorial please!

August 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM  
Blogger The Brullooly Family said...

I would love to make this dress for my daughter!

August 30, 2010 at 2:27 PM  
Blogger Liz said...

I love it! Please oh please put up a tutorial. and that fabric is gorgeous!

August 30, 2010 at 2:31 PM  
Blogger Stacy said...

oh! yes! pretty, pretty please!

August 30, 2010 at 2:32 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I want one for myself!

August 30, 2010 at 3:38 PM  
Blogger Jamie said...

Please do a pattern! And, make it in adult sizes mmmmmkay? :)

August 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM  
Blogger Julie @ sew girly studio said...

Hmmm...let me think about this? Do we want a tutorial and pattern for this adorable dress? Ummm...YES!!!!!!!!!! LOL! Your snappy toddler top is one of my favorite items I have sewn for my daughter adn I love this dress!

August 30, 2010 at 4:33 PM  
Blogger rachel said...

PLEASE make a pattern! I'd love to make a dress like that!

August 30, 2010 at 6:16 PM  
Blogger Josh, Melissa and Brynn said...

Please do a tutorial!!! I promise I will make a pretty dress for my little one if you do :)

August 30, 2010 at 6:34 PM  
Blogger neubiewaters said...

Absolutely you should make this again & show us how! It's stinking adorable...was the double gauze nasty to sew? I imagine it to be a booger, so I've never entertained the idea of using it.

August 30, 2010 at 6:50 PM  
Blogger Mommy Meen said...

Egad! Your dress designs are so cute that I'm seriously considering forcing my son to wear dresses just so I have an excuse to make them :) I would totally take a stab at this dress but if your new idea is simpler and similar, the lazy part of me would definitely lean that way :)

August 30, 2010 at 6:54 PM  
Blogger Jaimie said...

Yes please!!

I'd love if you took the time to make us the pattern :)

My daughter is 8 weeks old and i'm loving making her all the dresses i can!...the don't always turn out perfect, but cute anyways!

Plus double gauze fabric is the greatest....little Holly is sleeping right beside me wearing a pair of baby shoes i made for her using the far far away snails double gauze.

Jaimie :)

August 30, 2010 at 7:13 PM  
Blogger Cherie said...

Definitely need a pattern and tutorial!

August 30, 2010 at 8:03 PM  
Blogger Lauren said...

I would love a pattern/tutorial for a dress like that. Love that fabric too!

August 30, 2010 at 8:27 PM  
Blogger Jacinda said...

I won't beg you for a pattern but I will say that this would look AMAZING over jeans with a little sweater for Fall. That's it. No begging. But if you want little Clare to look amazing for school (or your book-tour visit in November, Eeeeeee!!) you might want to consider it. No pressure.

August 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

of course!! please make us a free pattern!! and a more simple and better pattern! YES PLEASE! how could we all say anything but yes??

August 30, 2010 at 8:59 PM  
Blogger Nichole said...

I wanted to spread the word about a friend's unborn baby that needs a lot of prayers. You can read more about it at my blog, and we are also do a little fundraiser for the family.

http://lizzypost.blogspot.com/2010/08/owls-for-olivia.html

August 30, 2010 at 9:05 PM  
Blogger Kath said...

Yes please make a pattern and Tutorial but also in bigger sizes my daughter is 9 and I love all your dresses. Keep up the awesome work.

August 30, 2010 at 9:10 PM  
Blogger Ooty said...

This Fabric is adorable - and as all of your making here - I'd love to have a pattern for this lovely dress as well =)

August 30, 2010 at 9:42 PM  
Blogger The Hobo Crafter said...

I hope you do post a tutorial, this looks just like dresses that sell for $40 and up at the boutiques! Gorgeous!

August 31, 2010 at 12:45 AM  
Blogger Catherine said...

I definitely would love to try and make a dress like this - it is looovely

August 31, 2010 at 3:30 AM  
Blogger Jenn M. said...

Love that dress!
A tutorial/pattern would be great!
;)

August 31, 2010 at 6:29 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

This dress is gorgeous!! The pattern is adorable and that fabric is incredible. I'm not much of a sewer but my Mom & sister sew. I'm sure I could get one of them to make one for my daughter!

August 31, 2010 at 6:32 AM  
Blogger Andrea said...

So cute! I am not a big sewer. Hell, I don't own a sewing machine (yet), but this dress and every other cute pattern I've seen on this sight has made me decide that soon I will own a sewing machine and use it often!!

August 31, 2010 at 6:58 AM  
Blogger Kelly said...

Gorgeous dress! Would love the pattern! I'm getting fabric this week to make the pillowcase dress :)

August 31, 2010 at 7:00 AM  
Blogger VickiT said...

Oh that's an adorable dress. Yes, I'd love to see a tutorial.

August 31, 2010 at 9:19 AM  
Blogger DILLYdally daily said...

ohhhh, YES PLEASE!! Love it!

August 31, 2010 at 10:56 AM  
Blogger Jamie said...

Please, please, please make a tutorial for that beautiful dress. My little sweetie needs as much girly cuteness as possible with 2 brothers around.

August 31, 2010 at 11:07 AM  
Blogger dianne said...

I would love a pattern - your designs are very creative.
Dianne

August 31, 2010 at 11:28 AM  
Blogger florapedia said...

I love this dress. I am just learning to sew so I would love the updated pattern. Through your website, I have fallen in love with Fabricworm. I want to buy everything, but because I am not good at sewing yet, alas, a bulk purchase will have to wait. (insert sigh)

August 31, 2010 at 11:44 AM  
Blogger Sam said...

This kind of stuff makes me want to have a little girl so that I can sew for her. I'm afraid that if I make clothes for my friends with girls they would think I was just too weird.

August 31, 2010 at 12:18 PM  
Blogger spatulater said...

yes, need the pattern!

August 31, 2010 at 12:24 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

Please, please do! Thank you in advance!

August 31, 2010 at 12:50 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Absolutely get to work on that pattern! I just got a sewing machine and would loooove to make this for my niece for her birthday!

August 31, 2010 at 2:03 PM  
Blogger erica said...

i would love to try that pattern!

August 31, 2010 at 6:01 PM  
Blogger monica said...

yes please, esp if it doesn't involve a zipper! i have a similar pattern but it has a zipper and it's for heavier material, so the gauze would be nice.

August 31, 2010 at 6:23 PM  
Blogger Jessibee08 said...

please please please do a tutorial! I LOVE this dress. :) I am a beginner and have LOVED all your tutorials and patterns. they are so simple and perfect! thanks for all that you share with us out here in cyber world~

September 1, 2010 at 6:13 AM  
Blogger easton's momma said...

Bring on the pattern and tutorial. I just got a new machine and need something fun like this to play with! Absolutely love the fabric too!

September 1, 2010 at 6:51 AM  
Blogger Ree said...

I would love a pattern and tutorial! I'm a beginner sewer, but I've been getting lots of practice in. This looks like something I would love to try!

September 1, 2010 at 6:52 AM  
Blogger Kristi said...

Tutorial & pattern? Um...YES!!! SO cute!!

September 1, 2010 at 8:14 AM  
Blogger Linette said...

PAAA-LEASE make a pattern and tutorial!! My daughter would be absolutely fabulous in this along with her gold bangle!! Must have tutorial..and make that an easy one, please! Just kidding with the diva demanding!!! lol!! I truly love this website and all your stuff. Umm.. by the way, I need easy because I'm kind of a novice who loves sewing, fashion and dressing my daughter in all things cute!! This would be great for her..I love it!!!!!

September 1, 2010 at 1:10 PM  
Blogger ira said...

Love the dress love the fabric.
Oh please share the tutorial and pattern.
appreciate is so so much!

September 1, 2010 at 6:25 PM  
Blogger Kendra said...

Please, please, please, please... make this into a pattern for us! My two little girls would love to wear a dress like this - plus I'd have all winter to make it for them if you do it soon (it might actually get done)! Thank you!!

September 2, 2010 at 9:21 AM  
Blogger Genevieve said...

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September 2, 2010 at 10:04 AM  
Blogger Genevieve said...

This is the perfect cut for a little girl. My girls are bothered by clothes that are too snug around their waists. With this they can let their pot bellies hang out. lol

September 2, 2010 at 10:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Girl! What are you waiting for? You already have an invitation from 72 (I will be the 73rd) followers to do up another pattern! Just get on with it then!

September 2, 2010 at 10:57 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes! I would love to make this!

September 4, 2010 at 9:24 PM  
Blogger Kyle Lynn said...

yes please!!!

September 9, 2010 at 1:33 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

What a beautiful dress! I would love to make this dress for my daughter!

September 10, 2010 at 9:15 PM  
Blogger Christina Hall said...

That dress is gorgeous, I would love to have a pattern!

October 11, 2010 at 9:08 PM  
Blogger Fire Mummy said...

I would love a pattern for this dress too. It's gorgeous! :)

December 1, 2010 at 8:52 PM  
Blogger Lois said...

This dress is LOVELY please make a pattern!!

February 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM  
Blogger Jenny said...

so pretty!

April 12, 2011 at 5:34 AM  
Blogger Tiph said...

Just wondering if you ever made the pattern for this? It's *a*dor*a*ble*!! My 3.5yo daughter would love it! :)

May 24, 2011 at 10:32 PM  
Blogger Jaime said...

hi tiph, yes i did! i will update the post now. the new dress is slightly different but much easier to make. here is the link: snap wrap dress.

May 25, 2011 at 9:36 AM  

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