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Pattern Review: Hampton High Low Top & Dress by Simple Life Pattern Company
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Pattern Review: Hampton High Low Top & Dress by Simple Life Pattern Company

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Simple Life Pattern Company is currently celebrating 5 years and just released two new knit patterns (on sale) along with a site-wide sale!  I was able to test one of these new patterns and can’t wait to share it with you all.

Hampton’s High Low Top & Dress is a gorgeous knit pattern loaded with options.   The sizing runs from 2T up to size 12 with gathered or circle skirts in top, knee and maxi lengths, both with high low options.  The high low skirt has a unique spin as it is shorter on the sides while still being longer in the back.  In addition to a sleeveless bodice there are sleeves offered in either a short puffed sleeve or a long bishop sleeve.  You can choose the solid back or the cut-out back to dress this up even more.  My daughter’s measurements fell into size 6 in all areas so there were no size modifications needed.  The bodice is fully lined giving it a clean professional inside finish.  This is listed as an advanced beginner sew with directions that are very clear and easy to follow.  I sewed up two dresses and love them both!

The first dress I sewed up has the long sleeve, cut-out back and high low circle skirt.  I used a stretch velvet that I bought on clearance (score!) at Hobby Lobby this winter.

The second dress I sewed up is also using the cut-out back and high low circle skirt but with short puffed sleeves instead.  I chose to hem this one with white bias tape instead of a traditional hem to give a little pop of bright white when she twirls.  For this dress I used a double brushed poly from Knitpop that makes me long for summer and fresh strawberries!

The pattern is on sale 20% off through February 17 along with the other new releases.  All other patterns (excluding new releases) are 40% off with coupon code CELEBRATE.  I love Hampton’s so much and definitely plan to grab a few more patterns in the sale.  If you buy this pattern (or the others!) on sale let us know what you think!

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**

 

Pattern Review: Shelly’s Wrap Dress and Top by Simple Life Pattern Company
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Pattern Review: Shelly’s Wrap Dress and Top by Simple Life Pattern Company

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I am excited to be testing for a few new pattern companies this year!  I have loved every pattern I have purchased from Simple Life Pattern Company and jumped at the chance to test one of their anniversary release patterns!  They are celebrating 5 years and have 10 new patterns releasing this week along with a site-wide sale.

Shelly’s Tiered Collar Wrap Dress and Top is one of these new patterns and it is packed with options.  The sizing runs from 2T up to size 12 with dress or top length options, tiered or simple skirt (gathered or circle), multiple sleeves and an optional collar.  I sewed up the dress with the collar, simple gathered skirt and short sleeves in a size 6.  My daughter’s measurements fell into size 6 in all areas so there were no size modifications needed.  The fit is perfect on her and great for transitioning from Winter to Spring in this South Florida weather.   The tiered skirt option is also beautiful and we will be trying that one next!

The pattern is on sale 20% off through February 17 along with the other new releases.  All other patterns (excluding new releases) are 40% off with coupon code CELEBRATE.  I love Shelly’s so much and definitely plan to grab a few more patterns in the sale.  If you buy this pattern (or the others!) on sale let us know what you think!

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THIS PATTERN AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**

 

Petite Stitchery Doll Patterns
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Petite Stitchery Doll Patterns

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One of my favorite pattern companies, Petite Stitchery, is now designing some of your favorite patterns in doll sizes!  My doll loving little girls LOVE matching their dollies, so I jumped at the chance to test out the first round of doll sizes.

The first patterns to be offered in doll sizing (both 15″ & 18″!!) are the Hazel, Sapphire, Tansy, Fawn, Mistletoe and Sassy Skirt.  The Sassy Skirt is free just like the girls option, scoop that up here.  I have made countless sassy skirts for my girls, we just adore the paper bag waist.  The others are all bundled together here for a fantastic price and are on sale for a short time as well.  You really can’t beat the price for 5 patterns in 2 different doll sizes!

I was able to sew up a Mistletoe dress with long sleeve and circle skirt, Tansy ruffle pants with single ruffle option in woven, Fawn leggings in both the color blocked option and solid leggings, and the Sapphire top in ruffle 3/4 sleeeves and simple short sleeves.  I sewed all 18″ options and our dolls are Our Generation and American Girl brands with no issues on fit.

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There are options on the all of the tops to be a velcro/snap back closure or pull over the head.  I opted for a pullover on the Mistletoe and had zero issues getting the dress off and on easily.  I used Velcro on all 3 of the Sapphire tops I made and my girls love how easy it is to dress the dolls.

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The Tansy ruffle pants and Fawn leggings are also easy to dress for kids and fit fantastic.  I see many many dolly and me outfits in our house this winter!

 

These patterns are on sale for a short time bundled together here and don’t forget to grab the Sassy skirt for free here as well!  I hear that more of your favorite Petite Stitchery patterns are planned in doll sizing this year too:)

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THESE PATTERNS AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**

 

Petite Stitchery Saffron and Sage Patterns
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Petite Stitchery Saffron and Sage Patterns

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I was able to test out three new woven patterns for Petite Stitchery these last few weeks.  The Baby SaffronSaffron, the Girls Saffron , and the Girls Sage all released this week and are fantastic for Fall!

The Girls Sage  is a great layering piece for Fall as you can wear it over a shirt or you can wear it alone and throw on a cardigan when it cools off.  This pattern comes in a top or dress length with a feminine V shape on the bodice.  You can choose from a color blocked bodice, slip on without closures, solid bodice or a button placket.  It also includes optional pockets.  I have grown to love buttons but I am also a sucker for a quick no closure sew which this was!  For ours I chose the dress length, slip on solid bodice with pockets.  This bodice is great for embellishing with trim, buttons, lace, you name it.  I layered ours over the Sapphire which is a great layering piece.  I used a dark olive cotton lycra from Purple Seamstress for the shirt and both fabrics for the dress are from Joann.  Grading between sizes was super easy as well, I graded this as a size 10 for length with a size 5 for width to get that perfect fit.

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Next up are both the  Baby Saffron and the Girls Saffron patterns.  Both patterns include options for a scoop back slip on bodice, button back bodice, and 2 different color blocked bodice options.  There are 3 sleeve lengths, 3 skirt lengths and a pocket option with both patterns.  The baby pattern also includes a bubble romper option with a snap panel.  This pattern is also great for adding fun embellishments like trim and lace.  I only needed to grade the baby pattern for a 12 month width and 18 month length and again it was very simple to do to get that perfect fit.

For the baby pattern I sewed up a bubble romper and a color blocked slip on bodice dress.  For the girls size I also sewed up a color blocked slip on bodice dress.  The romper fabric and lace are both last season from Hobby Lobby as well as the animal fabric on both dresses.

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These patterns are on sale for a short time and there is even a womens sizing available on the Saffron as well as one more woven dress release too!   No worries if you miss the sale pricing, they have bundle discounts available on the website as well!  I’d love to see what you create:)

**I RECEIVED A FREE COPY OF THESE PATTERNS AS PART OF THE TESTING PROCESS. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS**