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O.k, here goes

Adjust this basic pattern to fit your softie, I usually go a bit bigger than I think I need to - you can always gather the top when applying the ribbon, if it's a bit big.

Put your two pieces of fabric right sides together and pin pattern into place

stitch around pattern piece, not forgetting to leave a gap

cut away excess fabric as shown , turn right side out and stitch gap closed.

Stitch your chosen ribbon to the dress, making sure you get a nice snug fit across the shoulders.

Attach buttons, lace or anything you desire, I've also stitched along the bottom hem to give a crisp clean edge.

Side 1

Side 2

As modelled by Tibbles.

Happy weekend and happy sewing everyone !

: )

January 27, 2006 in Tutorials | Permalink

Comments

Look how cute Tibble is. Love the bow on her ear.

Posted by: Gina l | January 27, 2006 at 01:38 PM

Thank you so much for this pattern !! It's too cute !! Smooches from Belgium !

Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | January 27, 2006 at 01:48 PM

awww, Tibbles is adorable...and thanks for the tute on the reversable dress. I'm not that clever when it comes to sewing.

Posted by: KiWi | January 27, 2006 at 01:53 PM

Thanks for the tute!
Tibbles is just gorgeous. I can't get over how cute she is. You are amazing!:)

Posted by: pyglet | January 27, 2006 at 02:04 PM

Tibbles is absolutely adorable and so well dressed. A wonderful tutorial again.

Posted by: Marieke | January 27, 2006 at 02:44 PM

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I can't wait to try this!

Posted by: Bertha | January 27, 2006 at 03:07 PM

You can't get cuter then this. I always forget to take the HOW TO pictures. These are wonderful. Thanks.

Posted by: Jacqueline | January 27, 2006 at 03:10 PM

Oh my god, Tibbles just made me pass out. So cute!

Posted by: amy | January 27, 2006 at 03:23 PM

How adorable Tibbles is!
THanks for posting the instructions, my daughter emily is interested in making her own animals and clothes. I think this would be a fun pattern to get her started.

Posted by: rozzie | January 27, 2006 at 03:35 PM

She is sooo beautiful do you ever sell any of your creations. I can't imagine that you would want to part with one, but I would give an arm and a leg for that little kitty:) Or maybe a pattern to match the dress. You know Hillary at wee wonderfuls has decided to do a pattern book. Ever think of taking the plunge and making one too? I bet it would sell like hot cakes with maple syrup and a side of sausage links;)

Posted by: Melissa | January 27, 2006 at 03:48 PM

Cute, cute, cute!!

What a great idea for making the dress!

Posted by: Marisa | January 27, 2006 at 03:58 PM

You are amazing. I can't believe the patience you have!

Posted by: kelli | January 27, 2006 at 04:11 PM

Thanks Molly! I love this tutorial. Got to show my daughter...

Posted by: Lizette | January 27, 2006 at 04:19 PM

My goodness! I don't know how you do it but everything you post is super cute!

You're a very talented artist, and very generous too to share your creations with us.

I also believe you should design a book.

Great job!

Posted by: Adriana | January 27, 2006 at 04:23 PM

Oh! Oh! Oh! I know exactly what I'll be doing when I get home from work tonight...

Have a great weekend, Lyn and thank you for this.

Big kisses.

Posted by: Anna H. | January 27, 2006 at 04:31 PM

so cute, and so kind of you to share your pattern!

Posted by: michelle | January 27, 2006 at 05:08 PM

Thank you. I never thought about sewing around the pattern--makes sense on such a small piece.

Posted by: michelle | January 27, 2006 at 05:42 PM

Tibbles is wonderful!! Thanks for the dress pattern. It looks like I might even be able to do it. Do you make your own patterns for the "stuff of animals"? They are so cute!

Posted by: pookieville | January 27, 2006 at 06:45 PM

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I think it is really wonderful to post helpful information for people who want to get started making stuffed animals and clothes for them, etc. That's the kind of spirit I think crafty blogs should be done in. Tibbles is the best!

Posted by: abbyjane | January 27, 2006 at 06:51 PM

Thanks for sharing. Your instructions were really simple and tibbles and the dress are gorgeous.

Posted by: jackie | January 27, 2006 at 07:28 PM

Thanks for sharing that pattern - the finished dress looks a lot more complicated that it seems to make.

Posted by: Samantha | January 27, 2006 at 07:35 PM

Thanks so much for this. How simple! I will be trying this soon as I have a few toys that need new clothes! :)

Posted by: Jen Leheny | January 27, 2006 at 08:20 PM

woo hoo! you have saved me. i was going to cop out and just knit a dress for my doll, but i think that i can do this. hope those aren't (not so) famous last words....

thank you!

Posted by: mrspilkington | January 27, 2006 at 08:34 PM

Too cute! As always, thank you very much for the tutorial and pattern.

Posted by: Tabitha | January 27, 2006 at 08:44 PM

Wow! Thank you for the tutorial! I wish clothes for me would be so easy to make. And Tibbles is so cute! Is she also mohair?

Posted by: Passions & Distractions | January 27, 2006 at 09:05 PM

Impossible to be more cute ♥♥

Posted by: Débora Figueiredo | January 27, 2006 at 09:14 PM

Oh, how sweet is Tibbles and the dress!

Posted by: mrspao | January 27, 2006 at 09:32 PM

I made my dd a doll for christmas and hated the dress I made....this is a PERFECT solution, and I can make a TON!!!! Thanks!

Posted by: joy madison | January 27, 2006 at 10:28 PM

So darling, Lyn! I have two little bears that thought they were boys, but I see now that they are just naked girls! Ooops! Must make some wee dresses for them!

Posted by: Bettsi | January 27, 2006 at 10:46 PM

Wonderful! I might try making a larger one for Mia or Esme!

Posted by: Nichola | January 27, 2006 at 11:12 PM

How cuuuute is Tibbles and her dress !!!! simple and super cute.
Congrats !

Posted by: Helene | January 27, 2006 at 11:17 PM

thank you, lyn. i just love your tutorials. you're so generous.

Posted by: mary | January 28, 2006 at 01:08 AM

Very clever! And easy, too. Thanks a bunch!

Posted by: Rose | January 28, 2006 at 01:25 AM

I love it!!

Posted by: Annu | January 28, 2006 at 04:20 AM

That's brilliant.

Posted by: Maitreya | January 28, 2006 at 05:45 AM

lyn, what can i say...you are very fabulous, love the pattern and am going to go and try it out right now!

Posted by: sarah | January 28, 2006 at 07:38 AM

Tibbles. lol

Posted by: Kate | January 28, 2006 at 08:51 AM

That is just too sweet!!!!!! Your hands are wonderful...

Posted by: monica calvo | January 28, 2006 at 09:22 AM

Okay, I think I'm going to die from the cuteness. A hard call, but maybe my favourite wee creature you've made yet. Thanks for the great how-to!

Posted by: melissa | January 28, 2006 at 10:24 AM

lovely tutorial !!!! I wonder if i could use the same method to sew a 4 years old dress ...But i have doubts because i'm sure my daughters head is a bit smaller than tibbles :-D !

Posted by: innamorata | January 28, 2006 at 10:24 AM

Thanks for sharing the "How to"!

Posted by: bbmarie | January 28, 2006 at 10:55 AM

Brilliant! Thank you.

Posted by: claire | January 28, 2006 at 11:39 AM