{"id":2293,"date":"2011-08-04T06:35:12","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T10:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=2293"},"modified":"2011-12-09T17:45:11","modified_gmt":"2011-12-09T22:45:11","slug":"little-girls-dresses-pattern-review-mccalls-5838","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/08\/04\/little-girls-dresses-pattern-review-mccalls-5838\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Girls Dresses-Pattern Review-McCall’s 5838"},"content":{"rendered":"

I tell ya, after having two boys, I am having so much fun sewing for a little girl!\u00a0 My granddaughter’s third birthday is this week and I made her this dress.<\/p>\n

Is it not the cutest thing?<\/p>\n

\"dress-for-cadence\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Since this pattern goes up to size six, you will surely be seeing some of the other variations.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude09\"M5838\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I can’t wait to see pics of her in it!<\/p>\n

\"dress-for-cadence-close-up\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And here’s my review of the pattern:<\/p>\n

Pattern Description: <\/strong>Children’s and girls’ dresses with self-lined bodice variations, self lined midriff, gathered skirt and back zipper.<\/p>\n

Pattern Sizing:<\/strong> Child’s 3,4,5,6<\/p>\n

Did it look like the photo\/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n

Were the instructions easy to follow?<\/strong> Yes, very easy.<\/p>\n

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?<\/strong> I love the self-lined bodice and midriff. This saves on fiddly finishing of tiny pattern pieces.<\/p>\n

Fabric Used: <\/strong>I used a very lightweight quilting cotton. (It was on the clearance rack and think it was there because it was really too light to use in a quilt, but perfect for a summer sundress.) I just managed to squeeze the contrast midriff and straps out of a fat quarter. (For size three.)<\/p>\n

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:<\/strong> Several other reviewers mentioned that they eliminated the back zipper. Since this is obviously a pull-over dress, and a zipper would only serve to frustrate an independent three-year-old who wants to dress herself, I decided to do the same.<\/p>\n

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?<\/strong> I plan to sew many of the other variations over the next few years, as long as I know the dress fits her.<\/p>\n

In order to preserve all the sizes in children’s patterns, it’s a good idea to trace the smaller sizes onto tracing or tissue paper. Make sure to label each piece well.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: <\/strong>A sweet and adorable dress for a little girl!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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