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Hi, I am Christina from 2 little hooligans and I am so excited to finally be able to share my creation with all of you. I will admit, I am super nervous to reveal what I made. Flipping patterns is not really my thing and I have had so many struggles along the way with this one. But in the end, I really like what I came up with. More importantly my little girl LOVES it and that is all that really matters.
As you can see I decided to turn the Ethan Shirt by Sis Boom into a dress for my little girl.
I had to make a lot of changes to the pattern in order to get a well fitting dress for my daughter. Starting with the shoulders I had to adjust the width as well as the armhole a few inches. I also made the back of the shirt under the yoke slightly gathered. I just added a few extra inches to the width of the pattern to allow for the extra gathering and then matched the gathered piece up to the altered yoke piece.
I think the gathering makes it look more feminine.
Then I did the same gathering technique to the front of the dress as well. Since there was no “yoke” piece for the front of the dress I just cut the front of the pattern where I wanted to gathering to be and then added in a little extra fabric for the seam allowance. I didn’t make any changes to the collar but should have made it a bit larger. It is too tight around my little girls neck and unfortunately I cannot snap it closed. I should also mention that I used snaps instead of buttons. I am just not a huge fan of buttons on my kids.
I made a little tie belt as well as added some belt loops to the dress.
I decided to make some flutter sleeves instead of the long sleeves so that my little girl could wear it now as well as into the cooler months. A cardigan layered over it will allow for wear throughout the seasons.
Surprisingly I did not adjust the length of the pattern at all. I happen to love the length of the dress and it even looks super cute with a pair of leggings or tights underneath it.
Thank you so much for inviting me to compete Emily and Ashley!
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Christina, your flip is fantastic! All the changes you have made were totally worth the effort. The final result is girly, fun, the fit is great. You said it yourself – your girl loves it, is there a greater compliment?
aww, thanks jenya!!!
WHAT are you talking about!!! This is the cutest thing ever….love love LOVE your flip!! That fabric is faaaantastic too.
Great great job my friend!!
This is fantastic! Great details–I love the belt loops and belt–and beautiful choice of fabric. I think this will be a piece worn year round for sure! It will look so adorable with boots and a cardi!
Christina!! This is STUNNING!!!! I would wear that outfit in a minute. I am in love with it. So well done. You are such an incredible designers and seamstress. PS – are you making handmade costumes again this year?! I always look forward to that :). HA!
Christina, I love your flip. She is the cutest in her dress! The fabric is so much fun too!
I simply love this! Its the perfect combination of girly, floral, classic and just a touch of frill.
Adorable and eye catching! What fabric did you use?
Sooo cute! I love your flip. Great job!
Love this!!!!!! Where do you get your snaps?
I love this!!! The fabric is just so dreamy, and your little girl looks adorable. Great flip! ps… do you think am I too old to wear headbands too? her’s is just so cute!
thanks again ladies for asking me to compete. i cannot wait to see what everyone else makes now!!
beautiful!!!
That turned out gorgeous!!!
Bold and beautiful!!! Very, very colorful and fun for your little miss!! So glad she LOVES it….and, I agree with a statement above – this looks like something she could wear year round, with the proper accessories!
such a gorgeous dress! that is one of my favorite prints ever and it works so well here. great job!
Wow, this turned out amazing!!! I want this pattern š Love your fabric choice, too…so, so adorable. As well as your photos!!! Seriously amazing, all of it!
This is so freaking cute! And that fabric is amazing!