This is one of my favorite dresses ever. BUT it’s so tedious to make. I LOVE the end result, and I HATE the fact that it takes forever to sew. SO MANY RUFFLES. So much fabric. So much time. But – SEW, SEW beautiful. Did I mention that I’ve made about a billion of these trying to get the pattern just right, and I’m still a ways from the end zone.
Mama Lusco says I need to get a ruffle foot. Hmmm….
Mama Lusco says I need to get a ruffle foot. Hmmm….
My friends are loving the ruffle dresses I’m sending their way.
Isn’t she lovely? (made by Kelly)
This dress was designed based on Facebook friend customer requests! The final version is much different than the original photo, but I think it’s better. I submitted a sneak peek photo gallery for my Facebook friends, and it was almost unanimous - more RUFFLE, please!
The red dress is the final version.
Wouldn’t this be a GORGEOUS flower girl or first communion dress?
This hot pink number is compliments of Mrs. Biloh.
I’m sending this white dress with a friend who is spending Thanksgiving in Hawaii. She is going to go CRAZY when she sees it!
Can you imagine the beach photo goodness?
How much free time do you have? Or, how many naps can you sacrifice to sew this ruffle dress?
I just finished the red dress, and my daughter is asleep. I’m tempted to wake her up to try the dress on her. That’s how much I love this dress.
Most of my patterns I prefer to make with a mix-match of fabrics. This one, I like with only one fabric. My facebook friends can’t wait to mix it up. Not me. I’m going with the one and only fabric on this one.
This is going to cost you hours! I’m warning you!
The good news is that you can use a cheap broadcloth to save some moolah!
Are you ready?
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. You will HATE all things ruffle and gathering after you take on this pattern. This dress takes a ton of fabric. You will swear to never make this dress again. But after you sit back and admire your finished project, you will fall in LOVE over and over.
It’s definitely a special occasion dress, not an every day play date dress.
Should I dub this The Little Princess Dress? Or something else altogether?
Do you think we can pair this dress with long sleeves and cardigan sweaters in the winter, or are we limited to summer wear with this dress? The layers of ruffle are pretty heavy which equals warmth.
Suggestions?
You are going to hate making this. I’m warning you. It takes way too many naps. But you will definitely LOVE the end result.
This is not a beginner pattern. It’s not hard, but it’s not a first project. If you’ve sewn before, and you are patient and comfortable with gathering and ruffles, you will be fine. You just need patience, fabric, and time. Yes, you definitely need time- oh, and a cute little girl.
P.S. I have so many ideas for new patterns and so little time!
P.P.S. If you are interested in pattern testing, please leave a comment with your email address and the size you are able to test. This pattern is currently in the hands of the first round of testers; I will need a few more willing volunteers. Definitely leave your email in the comment.
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I love all the warnings that come with this but I think I'd have to give it a go if you let me test the pattern out anyways. My daughter is a size 3.
limes.sweet(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to give this a try, if you'll let me. It would look so cute on my little girl. She is a size 12 months.
joniemarie85@gmail.com
I love that you put tons of warnings in!! Too funny!
I'd love a pattern for 12/18 mo please!
harmonymarquardt@gmail.com
I have tested tons of patterns from whimsy. Hope you give me a chance
Thank You
I would love to test patterns for you!! My daughter is a size 3… and I don't care how awful the process is… the end results are fantastic!!
Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com
This dress is too cute, and I have a super-cute granddaughter to model, so I'd love to give this one a try. I'm pretty good with ruffles, and time to devote to the dress, so I hope you'll let me try this one in a size 12 mos.
pat.b.ferguson@gmail.com
of course, I would love to test this – I can already picture it in turquoise… I can do size 4 or 5 or 6 – - mandybeez@gmail.com
This is adorable!
I'd love to test it out, My neice wears 24 months.
obsessedwithblogs(at)gmail(dot)com
I love all the ruffles!!! This is definatley a princess dress. I would love to test for you. My daughter wears a 2t.
I would love to test this for you, and I have little girls who would love to twirl in this. I could test 2T, 4T, or 6/7.
rebekahricker at yahoo dot com
I forgot to leave my email address its olivextc74@aol.com
Thank You =)
I love your patterns and have had success with each one I've tried. I would love to test the new ones for you! I can test 3T and 4T for both boys and girls, as well as 18-24 mo. for boys and 12 mo. for girls. lara3400 at sbcglobal dot net
I would love to test the pattern. I started sewing in Feb of this year but have tackled quite a few things so far and my girls LOVE ruffles. I have 2yr old and a 5yr old so sizes 2 and 6. My email is doodlebug_630@hotmail.com. Hope to hear from you!
So-so cute!!
http://it-s-my-creation.blogspot.com/
that is adorable!!!! absolutely love it =)
That is the cutest little dress! I have tested a few patterns for Karen at DMK. I can test any patterns out for you, I have a daughter 12mths and in a size 1. Thanks Lee-Anne
lstillitano@iinet.net.au
As always, I'd love to test if needed. My girls are a 5 & 9 now. I tell you, a ruffler foot will be the best $20 you ever spend! It would sew all those ruffles in less than 30 minutes and if you're brave attach them to the underlayer, too!
I love this! I'd be happy to test 4T, 24 month, or 6 – 9 month.
my opinion on the cardigan question:
I was lucky to get to test this dress! It's really not all that painful
I actually tried a white cardigan on over the dress and it was too long-the ruffles kind of poofed the bottom of the sweater out. I think a short cardigan would work really well though.
I have a 4 1/2 month old and a tall 2 1/2 year old. For next Spring-time wearing, I could test a 12 month size and a 4T, maybe even a 5.
Forgot to leave my email – crmckee at hotmail dot com
I would love to test this! I have a 4 y.o. girl, she is wearing size 5 right now. She is tall and thin.
craigleuck@msn.com
I forgot to add, I would totally put a long sleeve shirt under the dress so she could wear it during the colder months =)
I would love to test! I have a darling niece size 6 and one 18 mo. that I could test for!
Love the ruffles and my kids are in college so I dont have to sew only during kids naps! lol
butler83@aol.com
I am a more ruffles are better kinda gal! So when I saw this sweet dress I screamed!
I'd love to be a tester……
a size 4t or 6/7 would be great for my granddaughters!
Thanks darlin,
Hugz, Dolly
P.S. can we make these for us big girls who looooooooooves ruffles?
smiles
P.S. mycherryheart AT yahoo dot com
Just stumbled across your blogs and saw the beautiful ruffle dress.
Would love to try it. I've a daughter who's a size 4
If you are still looking for testers this dress is super adorable! I'm looking for something to do for a friend's daughter's birthday (size 3T-ish) – would be happy to test something in that size range
lilbit1355(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would love to test this out too! just found your post looking for ruffled dress ideas. my daughter is a 2-3t but is suuuuper skinny. so probably a smaller size and I can just lengthen it. so maybe like 12 months. cassee1@yahoo.com
I would love, love, love to try this pattern for you! I have at least 5 of your patterns and I love them!
smcnitt@live.com
I would love to test this out too! I have just found your post looking for ruffled dress -tunic ideas. my daughter is a 7. I’m a beginner in sewing and dont know much in sewing ruffles. thnx.
Hello,
i love this dress! It’s fantastic!
Can you send me the pattern please? my twins daughters are soon 2 years old.
Thank you very much.
love it! if you still need testers I can help. I have a 2 & 5 year old!
Hi, wonderful dresses!
I´d like to try, my girl is 3 year old.
Thank you, Iri
iri.dvorakova@centrum.cz
I love this! I have 4 boys and we just had a girl. I am loving making lots of girly things. I would love the chance to test this patter in 0-3 or 3-6 months.
shelbysheely@yahoo.com
Good Morning!
I just love this and would just love to test it! I have mastered the ruffle foot and think this would be a great project for it! It is just adorable!!!!! I have 2 girls 10 mon and 3 yrs that I love to dress the same! This would just be so very cute!!!
I love the ruffles (esp in a size 4 for my daugther), but because of all the time they take, I only do them with my ruffler foot. It would be nice to have a pattern/tutorial that tells me how much to cut if using the ruffler foot and what setting. I end up wasting so much fabric.
Hi I would love to test. I have done ruffles before, and know exactly what you are talking about
It’s all the fabric that gets me.
My email is hsue114@aol.com and my daughter is 4, but usually wears a size 5.
Thanks for the opportunity
I would like to have to sew my daughter this ruffle dress. sure it will be turn lovely..and she is in size 5.
My email: vera2raven@yahoo.com
Thank you very much!
I’d love to test a 4T!! Sooo cute.
Lisa Summerhays
lisasummerhays(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to test a size 4 or 6, or even just buy the pattern if it’s available somewhere?
oops.. My email is mknight12@hotmail.com
Thanks!
I would love to test this beautiful goregeous, stunning, elegant dress for my 2 year old granddaughter next year for her cousin wedding she would look like a llittle angel. Going to sourse fabric now.
Many thanks
I would absolutely test this pattern out like now lol I have been searching for a OTT ruffle dress pattern for my 16 month old to wear for christmas and this would be perfect!!! She wears a 2t or 24 months. I sew all the time and yes do ruffles as well and I LOVE ruffles!
I’m planning my daughters 1st birthday party and would love to try my hand at making this gorgeous dress for her to wear to her party… Its a week away so I’d better get moving xx
Hi, I really love the ruffle dress!! Please send me for my daughter 12 mths. Thank u~!!!
Hi, Forgot to add my email add. Please send to dolphmarine@gmail.com. Thanks!
Would love to make this for my grand baby…size 6-9 monthss. Thank you…snomama121@aol.com
I would love to give this beautiful ruffle dress a try. I would like to make it for my 2 1/2 year old. size 3T. My e-mail address is: lldm29@yahoo.com . Thank you.
I would love to use the pattern to make the flower girl dresses for my wedding for my nieces (2T and 4T). Is the pattern available for purchase? bpults@gmail.com
These are so adorable! I would love to give this dress a try!! My daughters have pictures on Monday, and I am planning on putting something together here in the next few days. I would need one for 6-7 months and another for 7 years if you have one! Thanks a ton! Valeriebest86@gmail.com
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I would be so so so grateful if you would let me test this pattern? I have been looking for a pattern like this for about a month and this is the first one I have come a crossed!
like this dress ruffle dress and want to get the pattern for this so that I can cut my niece’s upcoming birthday in March.
And I ask you to be happy with it forever
Thsnk you & Best regards,
Preeya
I like this dress ruffle dress pattern and want to get chest 51 cm waist 51 cm for the series so that I can cut my niece’s upcoming birthday in March.
And I ask you to be happy with it forever
Thank you
Preeya
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Would love to test. My daughter is in 6-9 months
I would like to try sewing this. Very nice.
My email: jacqueslangi@yahoo.com
Size 4T and 0-3 months please
Kmartens@comcast.net
Beautiful. Would love to try it for my 12 month old. xoxo