Meet Charlie

 

Can you believe the adorableness of this one?  I was so lucky to have the opportunity to test this new dress pattern by

Farrah of Mingo & Grace.

Its a pretty simple dress and a very quick sew but the outcome looks very professional!  She uses a few new techniques in the construction that you may not have tried before.  I kinda love that some PDF patterns teach you something new.  This one did for me : )

The back has a button closure.  See my pretty wooden button.

 I unintentionally almost exclusively use wooden buttons.  I do not know why, there are some pretty cool buttons out there.  I guess maybe its the natural look : ).

I added a little bias tape just above the skirt seam.  I wanted to add two but ran out of bias tape.  I knew Ms P would like something a little fun so I also added three purple heart shaped buttons.  We picked up some very large beads at hobby lobby to match the dress.  Score because they were on clearance for $1.  She loved the necklace almost as much as the dress.

We did a little shell hunting along the river. The girls had a ton of fun!

We tried a little rock skipping too!

This peachy, orangey, coralish colored polka dot dress was for my first round of testing.  Farrah made a few changes so I decided to sew up another.

 So here it is, the final version!  Yes, these pictures are probably a little over edited.  I cant help it though, I think its fun : )  This dress was made out of a suiting fabric from Joann's.  You can not really tell in the photos but the way the skirt ruffle lays is so pretty with this fabric!

Here are a few close ups of the construction : )

So are you wondering how to grab this totally awesome pattern for yourself?  Ok, here is the info-

The Charlie PDF sewing pattern is now available at the Sewing Rabbit's Pattern Member Site

http://members.sewingrabbit.com

On July 15th Charlie will be released in Farrah's blog/store http://www.mingoandgrace.com

But wait, keep scrolling because I have a rafflecopter here.  Can you tell how excited I am about that, it's my first giveaway!

Wait a second, we have a giveaway here!!! Click on the Rafflecopter link bellow!!!  

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I loved this pattern so much I had to sew up a third!!! I think I will share it on the 15th when the pattern is available in Farrah's shop.

And I just wanted to say a thank you to Farrah of Mingo & Grace.  I had so much fun testing this dress and it really is so pretty.  It is my favorite dress at the moment in Mila's closet.  And she has a lot of dresses!   I also love making friends with all of the other tester's, and seeing there super awesome creations!  You might see a few out there in the blogging world.  I can make it a little easier for you and share a few links.  PLEASE stop by there blogs because there really were some pretty cute creations, great for inspiration : ) 

http://ourcheznous.blogspot.ca/2014/07/a-charlie-dressand-giveaway.html

Www.mysweetsunshinestudio.com

http://dottasews.blogspot.it/2014/07/the-new-charlie-dress-pattern-by-mingo.html

http://lafoliesewingbooth.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/charlie-pattern-test-for-mingo-grace/

http://sewshellysew.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/charlie-dress/
 http://deuxsouriceaux.wordpress.com/.../the-charlie.../ http://dottedwhalelearn.blogspot.ca/.../project-12...

http://nuttablog.com/2014/07/01/charlie-by-mingograce-giveaway/