Ice Cream Dress Pattern

oliver + s released three new patterns this week and I've got my eye on the ice cream dress. I've never tried one of their patterns (I can't seem to bring myself to pay that much $15.95 + 5.95 shipping) but maybe it's time. I just can't stop thinking of all the possibilities I could come up with. Maybe I will get it for my birthday and that will solve everything.

I love this color-block version that was off the oliver + s blog.

I also adore the shirt version. What beautiful fabrics they chose.

Has anyone else tried their patterns? What do you think? Do they ever go on sale?

Buy the pattern HERE: http://www.oliverands.com/patterns/dresses/patterns8.phtml

New Look 6687

This pattern is a favorite of mine. It's not too hard (great for beginners), versatile,and darling. I'd highly recommend it.

Here is how my version turned out:

(white cotton pinwhale* corduroy with cotton details)

The dress is still a little big on Scarlett here but sadly it's the only photo I took with her in it.

And there is another version of the dress, that my friend Taryn made:

(cotton)

*pinwhale corduroy is a very light corduroy with thin whales.

Simplicity 4206

Sparkle Power posted a charming top she made from Simplicity Pattern 4206.

(cotton blue gingham)

For winter, I think this might be cute in a soft flannel. What material would you use?

Full Post Here: http://candacetodd.blogspot.com/2009/04/sadies-gingham-top.html

French Ruffle Dress

I'm drooling over Traci's autumn version of the French Ruffle Dress pattern.

(pinwale corduroy with cotton details)

The full post, with more photos can be found here : http://amazingmae.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-autumn-version-of-french-ruffle.html

The pdf pattern can be purchased from Mani-Mini HERE for only $5.

Miss Lily Dress Pattern

I'm adding this pattern to my wish list. The full bubble skirt is fantastic!

$9.95 for a pdf Pattern

Size 6 months - 4T is HERE

Size 5- 10 is HERE

Testimonials rave how easy and quick this dress is to create (no zipper). This would be a great project for beginners.