debbie’s tween gelato dress

Debbie is visiting from the Advisors Circle today to showcase the Gelato Dress she crafted for her nine-year-old granddaughter. This story is particularly inspiring for anyone considering sewing patterns designed for older children. Debbie's demonstration proves how versatile these patterns can be. When my daughter was younger, I made a lot of her clothes myself. However, as she grew into her teenage years, I gradually stopped sewing for her. Then, when my first granddaughter came along, my passion for sewing reignited. At that point, I only owned a basic sewing machine and stuck strictly to following patterns. Fast forward nine years, and I'm thrilled to say I’m now learning how to customize patterns to achieve a better fit. My granddaughter is now nine years old, quite tall for her age, and has outgrown most standard Girls' patterns. While there are a few tween patterns available, I thought the Gelato Dress would look fantastic on her if I could adjust the fit accordingly. Based on her measurements, I began with a size 2 pattern. Initially, I only adjusted the bust darts. Although I knew the dress would be far too long, I didn't modify the length right away. The initial muslin fit well enough, but both her mother and I agreed she needed a bit more ease, especially given how quickly she's growing. For the second muslin, I reintroduced the bust darts, shortened the dress by 9 inches, and raised the pockets by an inch. I was thrilled with how the second version turned out. There was some extra fabric at the lower back that I wasn't sure how to handle. Eventually, I decided a sway back adjustment was necessary before cutting my fabric. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected ice and snowstorm, I couldn’t complete another fitting of the muslin. I just hoped for the best and started cutting! This Cotton & Steel fabric has been sitting in my stash for several years. I can’t recall whether I bought it with a quilt or a dress in mind, but it’s absolutely perfect for this project. The texture and weight are similar to chambray, which would also make a charming version of the dress. Making welt pockets was a new experience for me. They didn’t come out perfectly, but the second one was definitely better than the first. My granddaughter, being the supportive model she is, didn’t seem to mind at all. I added faux felled seams on the back and sides, hoping they’d hold up well during her elementary school days. I’m incredibly pleased with the final fit. As the snow finally began to melt, we managed to get outside for some sunny photos. I believe she was satisfied with the outcome as well. This is such a great pattern, and it was straightforward to make the necessary adjustments. I plan to create several more for her. I think she’ll really enjoy wearing them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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