Thursday, December 20, 2018

The Fringe Dress for Girls by Chalk and Notch

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

I am excited to share the Girls' Fringe Dress by Chalk and Notch today! This beautiful dress and blouse is the mini version of the Women's Fringe Dress that so many of us love! Ansley has wanted a dress of her own since I sewed mine this summer. Fortunately Gabriela drafted one in smaller sizes and I had enough fabric left over to sew her one!

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

The Girls' Fringe Dress comes in sizes 12 months- 12 years. There are two views with interchangeable cuffs and a blouse length and dress length. There are optional pockets and optional waist ties! The pattern instructions are clickable so you can get to the section you need when viewing electronically. There are also abbreviated instructions that are a great reference when you've sewn a few. And a few Fringes might not be enough!! The pdf pattern is in layers so you can print the size(s) you want. There are also instructions to blend sizes as necessary and all the appropriate pattern notches and markings so everything lines up beautifully. I also love the instructions for a professional finish.

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

I was very lucky to get to test this pattern! Thanks Gabriela for letting me test! And thanks to Tami for taking the pictures of both of us!

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

I was in the first phase and tested view B, since mine is view B. I included the pockets, just like mine, and got permission to cut the sleeve cuffs perpendicular to the grainline, just like mine. (In testing I follow the instructions exactly because I feel like that's part of a tester's job). Since sewing Ansley's dress, the view B bodice has been changed slightly to better accommodate getting over the head of smaller sizes and to not be too big on smaller bodies. My girls' heads were always in the 90th percentile when they measured head sizes at their pediatrician's. I love that Gabriela came up with a beautiful solution and lovely fit for view B. View B now has a fully lined bodice and a little slit closed with a button in the back. I'm excited to try this method when I sew one for Lisbon. Unfortunately this 100% rayon from Joanns is no longer available so I'll have to figure something else out.

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

The Girls' Fringe Dress is on sale until December 26th, no coupon code needed. Which view will you sew first?

chalk and notch fringe dress by replicate then deviate

Thanks for stopping by!




2 comments:

  1. These twinning photos are just so cute! Thank you for all of your help! XO, G

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  2. I love these twinning photos of you and your daughter! Your Fringes are perfect in that fabric, too!

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