Have you heard of becoming a Pattern Member of The Sewing Rabbit? It’s a pretty cool idea….especially for those that love a good surprise! And, you’d get that surprise each and every month of your membership!!

For $10 a month, you receive 3 patterns to download, sew, and discuss with other members. Patterns vary from month to month – ranging from accessory pieces, ladies’ clothing, to children’s wear. Many times, pattern members receive patterns prior to public release.

Well, we have hovered in this group since March, but now finally have something sewn to showcase!

Farrah {of Mingo and Grace} has just entered the land of pattern designers with The Charlie Dress.

It was available to pattern members a few weeks prior to being released publicly.

When we saw it, we felt confident our niece would love it!

Who could resist the comfort of this dress…..let alone its spin factor?!?!

So, we sewed it one afternoon. And, as you know for us, that is some sort of feat {we aren’t exactly “Speedy McSeamstresses”}.

We made three minor changes to the pattern.

First, we did not fold the bias tape completely to the inside of the dress. Instead, we left a portion of it showing along the neckline and armholes.

Then, we added bias tape around the base of the dress instead of hemming it. This gave the dress a little extra length, and complimented the neckline and armhole area.

Finally, we added approximately an inch to the back opening of the dress. EA likes ease when dressing, so this was purely for her particular nature.

We giggled a lot during the photos, and even briefly renamed the dress as her “Dizzy Dress.”

The child spun and spun and spun!!

Exclusive Pattern Member benefits for The Charlie Dress are coming to a close. It will be available for public sale beginning tomorrow, July 15.

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