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Geranium Dress

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After I made the recent somewhat disappointing dress for Eva, I got a lot of recommendations from readers for little girls dress patterns that actually fit and go together well.  One of the names that came up several times was the Geranium Dress, by Made by Rae.  I ordered the pdf download and printed it out to  once again try to make my grand daughter a little dress.

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This Geranium dress was a dream to sew together.   You print the pattern out in color, and the pieces are all clearly marked and have the cutting lines for each size in different colors so you can easily keep your place as you cut.  The directions were more than complete, with color photos of each step to guide you.

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Aren't those instructional photos great?  Nothing like the tissue patterns you buy at Joanns.  

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See the printed lines for each size?  So clear.  The pattern has multiple sizes, so if you print out the entire pattern, it has 50 some pages!  You can of course, select just the right pages to print out for your size dress.  There are very complete instructions as to what pages to print so you don't waste paper.  Once you print out your pieces, some of them will need to be taped together to form the whole piece.  This is easy too, and clearly explained.

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Here is a detail of the back.  I had to practice a bit with my Bernina to make buttonholes.  I don't think I have made a button hole for 25 years!  I didn't even know I had a buttonhole foot that had come with my machine!

This Geranium dress fits Eva perfectly.  She is three and a half and I made the size 4T.  It is plenty big enough and will certainly fit her through the summer.  There are a few neckline options, as well as sleeve options.  I chose to do the classic round neck and capped sleeves.  I am totally thrilled with how it turned out, and will use my pattern again and again.

54 responses to “Geranium Dress”

  13. I enjoyed your review of this pattern and have considered buying it but I just can’t bring myself to spend so much for a pattern download and then have to spend more money on ink and paper to print it.

  14. I enjoyed your review of this pattern and have considered buying it but I just can’t bring myself to spend so much for a pattern download and then have to spend more money on ink and paper to print it.

  15. I enjoyed your review of this pattern and have considered buying it but I just can’t bring myself to spend so much for a pattern download and then have to spend more money on ink and paper to print it.

  16. How satisfying to find a cute pattern that’s easy to sew, has good directions, and fits! Love the fabrics, too.
    I am reminded of my 1950s childhood when my mother let me wear favorite sleeveless dresses in the winter if I had a long sleeve shirt, corduroy slacks, and tights underneath for warmth! These days, those kind of warm clothes are as cute as can be, too.
    Hugs!

  17. How satisfying to find a cute pattern that’s easy to sew, has good directions, and fits! Love the fabrics, too.
    I am reminded of my 1950s childhood when my mother let me wear favorite sleeveless dresses in the winter if I had a long sleeve shirt, corduroy slacks, and tights underneath for warmth! These days, those kind of warm clothes are as cute as can be, too.
    Hugs!

  18. How satisfying to find a cute pattern that’s easy to sew, has good directions, and fits! Love the fabrics, too.
    I am reminded of my 1950s childhood when my mother let me wear favorite sleeveless dresses in the winter if I had a long sleeve shirt, corduroy slacks, and tights underneath for warmth! These days, those kind of warm clothes are as cute as can be, too.
    Hugs!

  22. Just adorable! it sounds like a really well done pattern. She will love this! super cute.
    Mary

  23. Just adorable! it sounds like a really well done pattern. She will love this! super cute.
    Mary

  24. Just adorable! it sounds like a really well done pattern. She will love this! super cute.
    Mary

  43. The dress turned out adorable! More importantly how does Eva like it? Bet she tried it on right away 🙂

  44. The dress turned out adorable! More importantly how does Eva like it? Bet she tried it on right away 🙂

  45. The dress turned out adorable! More importantly how does Eva like it? Bet she tried it on right away 🙂

  46. Wow, if I ever decide to do any garment sewing for my grands, I’ll choose PDF files instead of the patterns you buy in the store. And that dress you made – too adorable for words!

  47. Wow, if I ever decide to do any garment sewing for my grands, I’ll choose PDF files instead of the patterns you buy in the store. And that dress you made – too adorable for words!

  48. Wow, if I ever decide to do any garment sewing for my grands, I’ll choose PDF files instead of the patterns you buy in the store. And that dress you made – too adorable for words!

  49. I have often admired this pattern. It is little-girl perfect. Your version is fabulous!! Eva is going to love wearing it, which, I predict, she will do a lot.

  50. I have often admired this pattern. It is little-girl perfect. Your version is fabulous!! Eva is going to love wearing it, which, I predict, she will do a lot.

  51. I have often admired this pattern. It is little-girl perfect. Your version is fabulous!! Eva is going to love wearing it, which, I predict, she will do a lot.

  52. Thank you for this recommendation! I am soooo behind on blog reading and have missed yours! Thank you for this! Love all the quilts and inspiration you share!

  53. Thank you for this recommendation! I am soooo behind on blog reading and have missed yours! Thank you for this! Love all the quilts and inspiration you share!

  54. Thank you for this recommendation! I am soooo behind on blog reading and have missed yours! Thank you for this! Love all the quilts and inspiration you share!