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I am channeling Cindy Brady…..

As I have mentioned before, we have been watching The Brady Bunch on PBS in the early evenings mostly to clam (or calm) the crazies while I make dinner.  And I have been obsessed with Cindy Brady’s dresses. Well, the pattern that I chose was just that.  A 60’s throwback.

I did change it up a bit.  I wanted bell sleeves like view A, but when I got them sewn on they didn’t look so good, so I put 1/4 inch elastic in the bottom which worked perfectly.  Also, there was supposed to be a zipper in the back, but I didn’t have any white or black zippers (just pink, turquoise, and navy?) and since it was nap time and I wasn’t going anywhere I improvised which, truthfully, I like better.  I just put a piece of elastic cording and a button in the back and sewed up the back to the yoke where there was already facing to line it with.  (As if I am making any sense….moving on.)

So, Cindy Brady, eat your heart out.

A five-year-old’s favorite part….the pockets.  “Mom, I didn’t know you could make a dress with pockets.”


And my favorite part…the yoke.  Although it’s hard to see the yoke with this big patterned fabric.  Next time, a solid color.  And no, it’s not hemmed yet. I had a willing photo-taker so I took the opportunity while I had it.
One last thing, is anyone interested in a sew along for a little girls dress.  I am thinking of the one I made for Hannah’s Christmas dress (without the collar)….it is doable for a first time sewer and for someone who has never worked with a paper pattern, but still challenging enough to learn from.  Anyone interested?

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  2. Amy says

    I love the dress. My two yr old also loves pockets. She loves finding them on her outfit everyday.
    I would be interested in a sew-a-long!!! I have only made a couple of peasant tops before. I have never worked with a paper pattern, but would love to learn! I have a huge pile of patterns in my craft room just waiting to be used.