Tutorial 2: habitual_Simple Sundress – click here
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This pattern is intended for personal or gift use only, not for commercial or retail use. Please do not sell items made from this pattern, on your own or in an etsy shop. Please do not modify a part of this pattern and post it as your own pattern.
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January 7, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Anne Marie
I love this summerdress. Looks perfeckt for hot days. Thank you for sharing!
January 7, 2009 at 7:09 pm
habitual
Enjoy!
February 8, 2009 at 12:04 pm
becky
I am printing this pattern now! I landed a few yards of cute pink fabric for a buck from a yard sale and now I plan to make matching dresses for taylor jane 2 months and emma lyn 5 yrs. I’m sure they will hate me for it!
February 16, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Lauranie
Your tutorial is so GREAT! I found you in the SewMamaSew forum link, you should submit this, if you haven’t already it is so cute and very easy to follow! Thank you!
February 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm
annie
I used McCalls 5425 to make an adult version of this for my daughter. I cut it tunic length. She wore it into an Anthropologie store and the employees were all over her asking her where she got her outfit. I felt very proud….sew simple to make!!!!
February 22, 2009 at 10:25 am
habitual
That is so interesting, because I made a version of this for me, but it looked awful (all the gathers around the chest amplified my bosom and made me feel fat!) I like that McCall’s pattern and will check it out. I wonder – was there any shaping or darts to make it fit well?
February 24, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Lieke
Your pattern for this dress is great! From now on the sundress will be worn even in Holland:) What’s McCall’s? I would love to have a dress like this one for myself, but since I am breastfeeding, I will probably look aswell a bit uhm…. out of shape
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February 24, 2009 at 7:19 pm
habitual
Thank you Lieke!
McCall’s is a large sewing pattern company here in the U.S. (like Burda or Vogue)…..
February 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Darlamom
Thank you so much for the pattern! I put the dress together last night; it was so quick and simple, and I think my 4-year-old daughter looks great in it. Thanks again!
February 27, 2009 at 8:18 pm
gwynne
This is such a wonderful project to do with my grandaughter. Passing down the love of sewing, by sharing your patterns…How wonderful you touch the futures of people you havent even met. Thank you
February 28, 2009 at 9:08 am
habitual
Thank you so much Gwynne, comments like that touch me more than you could know….
March 4, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Holly
I am very new to sewing and would love to try this sundress. I am trying to figure out how many yards I need to make a size 4 dress? And how much fabric for the sash? Also, what would be the best way to make this pattern…measure one out on paper and use that or just measure it directly to the fabric. I have only been sewing for 2 weeks, so please excuse the questions!!
March 4, 2009 at 4:45 pm
habitual
Hi Holly,
I recommend marking out the pattern onto a piece of scrap fabric or clean muslin. That way you will have the pattern for future use. You can also mark up on the pattern any changes you make (i.e. longer or shorter).
You will need less than a yard for the sash, but you will need the full width of the fabric. And 1/8 of a yard would be fine. For the size 4 dress I’d recommend at least a 1 1/2 yards; 2 yards if you are using a large pattern that will require matching/aligning.
Hope that helps, please feel free to email me any questions!
-Amy
March 17, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Nicole
adore… must make 3! now!
March 25, 2009 at 1:04 pm
katie
i love this. thanks so much fo rthe great idea! i will be making some for my daughter.
March 27, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Shannon
Thank you for this tutorial. I have made two so far and there will be more to come. Great work!
March 27, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Lizzie
I love your fabrics and your creations, wow! Where do you find such cute fabrics?
March 27, 2009 at 8:20 pm
habitual
Here’s some of the places from which I gather fabric:
http://habitual.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/provisions/
March 29, 2009 at 4:42 pm
belle
You can’t imagine the high I get from making this dress — so easy for a poor-middling sewer. Little room for error, lots of room for creativity.
Results so, hmm, boutiquey. I made the last two out of old curtains, Von-Trapp-style. Thank you so much for sharing it!
March 29, 2009 at 9:52 pm
habitual
I’m so glad to hear that Belle! I love comments like that!
April 7, 2009 at 10:10 am
April
Can you please tell me how I download this pattern? I’ve been trying all morning, but not having any luck.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
May 2, 2009 at 11:03 am
AAmores
Thank you sooo much, this dress is gorgeous, I can’t wait to make one for my 5 years old daugther. Thank’s again
May 8, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Heather
You are supa dupa fly. ‘Nuff said.
May 12, 2009 at 1:31 am
must be paper writing time… « jessBcuz
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May 16, 2009 at 10:20 am
pol_a
I love this dress but I can not download the pdf file. I don’t know why…
Can you help me please ? Thanks
May 19, 2009 at 10:58 am
Emmasfamily
thanks….so beautiful….
May 30, 2009 at 8:41 pm
sorella
LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern … stitched a 6-month version up in 2 hours last night for a friend. My 4 year old saw it this morning and promptly put it on. It was an adorable shirt! Now I must make her one
June 1, 2009 at 6:24 pm
habitual
Yay! It’s really fast isn’t it?
June 11, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Chrystal Corliss
I’m thinking about trying to make this into a maternity top…. I’ll let you know how it goes! lol
June 12, 2009 at 6:34 am
habitual
Good luck! I made one for myself (not maternity, just a top)….
June 16, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Simone
I like your idea of making it a top for an adult to wear – would you be able to give me the dimensions you used?
Also, how would you convert this to a pattern for a dress for an adult?
Thanks!
June 17, 2009 at 6:12 am
habitual
Well, I didn’t hang on to it as the cut was not very flattering to me. It need darts in the bust region (if you know what I mean)….. but I will take a look at it and see what I can come up with!
June 17, 2009 at 12:31 am
julie
I noticed that you mentioned that you made a top for yourself. May I ask how you figure out how big the armysce needs to be? I am five feet tall and normally wear a 1/2 and am petite. We are going away this weekend and would love to make me a top to wear with capris
thanks in advance for any help.
Julie
June 17, 2009 at 6:14 am
habitual
You are petite!
I will take a look at it this evening. My guess it you could wear an equivalent of youth 10-12. Because the nature of the dress is loose for girls, it will work nicely for a top (around the arm pit). Stay tuned!
June 17, 2009 at 2:25 am
Stéphanie
I’ve used your nice pattern to make a dress for my 17-months old daughter. She’s so cute in it. I love it!!!
Now, there ’s one to come for her sister.
Thank you for sharing!!!!
June 17, 2009 at 6:15 am
habitual
Thank you Stephanie, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
June 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Pam Nees
I love your sundress. It reminds me of one I made for my (now 33 year old) daughter when she was about 4…I took a new pillow case with a contrasting and piped bottom edge, undid the top and cut down the sides part-way and finished off the top like you did, only with ties at each shoulder. Necessity is the mother…
June 17, 2009 at 9:24 pm
habitual
June 21, 2009 at 2:44 pm
sophie
bonjour, je n’arrive pas a telecharger les explications des kimonos et des sundress,
pourriez-vous me les envoyer par mail je vous en remercie d’avance
amicalement
sophie
June 21, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Anna
So sorry! I wrote you about the kimono top download and now I need this one as well! I just don’t know why it won’t work for me! I really appreciate your help.
love,
anna
June 23, 2009 at 4:57 am
Selly
Thanks for your pattern, I made a really great dress for a present!! You can see it on my web site. Thanks so much!!
June 30, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Amy
Hi there,
I just love these two patterns, I have made the sundress in black merino as an overdress for winter and it looks gorgeous with a bright pink floral tie…Everyone comments on it……
I am about to try the kimono. Have just got back into sewing after years of none so thank you for inspiring me again.
I live in NZ and we have a small selection of funky patterns.
Do you have any other patterns to share with us?
June 30, 2009 at 9:20 pm
yolanda
Hi, I am having a problem downloading the sundress pattern, could you send it to me. Its just what I have been looking for.
July 2, 2009 at 6:14 am
habitual
Amy, I’m so glad you like the sundress. I made it for my niece in a plaid merino for winter with a charcoal tie. She loved it! I’d love to see your charcoal version.
Yolanda, I will email you the pattern!
July 6, 2009 at 5:22 am
Petit Scarabée
This dress is beautiful ! I will try to sew it this week for the summer’s wardrobe of my little daughter ! Thank you so much !
July 10, 2009 at 8:59 am
elisazzz
Amy, let me tell you that I love your sundress pattern; I’ve just started to sew and I’ve already made two of your dress. I’m really pleased with the result, the dresses are marvellous on my daughter, the simple and fresh shape of them are perfect in every occasion. Your tutorial is so detailed that even a beginner can follow all the steps.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
July 10, 2009 at 12:57 pm
habitual
Thank YOU elisa~ I love comments like that!
July 16, 2009 at 11:55 am
Uma
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial and pattern. Your detailed instruction and pictures gave me courage to make my 14-month-old a lovely dress. My previous projects were crooked pillow cases and curtains. Now I’m going to embark on the baby kimonos that I plan on giving to my dear girlfriends as baby shower presents.
July 30, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Saras
It’s amazing how such a simple dress can be so beautiful! I am SO thankful for this pattern. I thought I wasn’t able to do much with my sewing machine (due to lack of skill) but you made it so easy and I have new skills (french seams!) and a sweeter bond with my sewing habit b/c of this dress. haha. I love it. It’s beautiful and I can’t wait to have my daughter try on my version tomorrow!
July 31, 2009 at 9:50 am
Kir
I’m sad to hear that you don’t recommend making this for big people. I love your pattern (and the tutorial is SO easy to follow), but my baby is 14 now, and she would probably have the same problem I would with the dress. DID you like it as a top???
Anyway, I might just have to snag a random little girl and make this dress for her, just because I LOVE it.
July 31, 2009 at 5:02 pm
habitual
I loved how it felt as a top (nice and flowy) but I didn’t like how it looked. I’m petite but a bit on the chesty side, and it made me look enormous/ pregnant / round. It’s great for adults that are flat chested, because it will hand straight versus out. Lol.
Thanks Saras~ I love comments like that! I aim to simplify and streamline sewing.
August 16, 2009 at 3:46 am
Rachel
Hi there, Lovely tutorial. Im just wondering how you can claim orginality for this design? I have been making what would be known as a pillow case dress, which is practically identical, for several years now. I also sell such an item in my online shop, and I have seen many others available for sale online aswell. I just briefly checked out your tutorial, and I do contruct my sundress slightly differently, and I use ribbon instead of a handmade ‘tie’. However, I think the statement of ‘This pattern is intended for personal or gift use only, not for commercial or retail use. Please do not sell items made from this pattern, on your own or in an etsy shop. Please do not modify a part of this pattern and post it as your own pattern.’ should perhaps be removed for this particlar tutorial? I’m not being hostile at all by the way!
Just thought it was worth pointing out.
August 28, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Elizabeth
Love it! Just whipped one up for a present for a 4 year old’s birthday! I’m think I will have to make one for me as a top! thanks for the tutorial!
September 1, 2009 at 8:00 am
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September 3, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Medea
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I made one for my daughter and we love it. Your designs have come to Japan now!
http://medeafication.blogspot.com/2009/09/mommy-made-this-for-me.html
September 11, 2009 at 4:01 am
Sarah
Thank you so much for the tutorial – so easy to make and very cute! Perfect for hot weather
September 16, 2009 at 2:11 pm
lilactreecreations
this is so pretty
September 18, 2009 at 10:58 am
Katy
I have made pillow case dresses quite a bit and I really like this take with the bow on the one side! What a great way to only have to worry about one!
Thanks for the great idea!!
October 6, 2009 at 9:13 pm
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October 7, 2009 at 7:24 am
Nima
Amy, thank you so much for sharing this awesome tutorial.
I made a dress out of it…
October 7, 2009 at 7:58 am
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October 13, 2009 at 4:03 am
Zura
Love it! Very simple and pretty design. I made two and blogged about it here :
http://sewretrochic.blogspot.com/2009/10/sew-it-simple-sundress-and-top.html
Thanks for the tute Amy!
October 30, 2009 at 5:40 am
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