Blogs Like A Mother...: Perfect Pattern Parcel #5-The Playhouse Dress by Fishstick Designs

Pattern Parcel #5: Choose your own price and support DonorsChoose. Win/win!

Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by! Today I am so excited to be part of the Perfect Pattern Parcel #5 tour with my Playhouse Dress from Fishstick Designs. If you are not familiar with the Perfect Pattern Parcel, here are a few details for you...

How Pattern Parcel Works:

Here at Perfect Pattern Parcel, we believe in supporting independent pattern designers. It’s our opinion that indie patterns are just, well, better than big box patterns, and we’re pretty sure our customers think so too. So, we allow customers to show their support in naming their own price for each Parcel. We also encourage customers to allocate part of their Parcel price to the charity Donorschoose.org in order to help classrooms in need. Pattern Parcel donates all profits after expenses from Parcel sales to the charity as well. Together we've raised over $11,000 for classrooms in need!

Parcel #5: Girls and Tweens includes:

Lily Knit Blazer by Peek-a-Boo Patterns

Everyday Yoga Pant for Girls by Greenstyle

Asymmetrical Drape Top by EYMM

Playhouse Dress by Fishstick Designs

Mimi Dress and Shirt by Filles a Maman

BONUS PATTERN: Sunki Dress by Figgy’s

Bonus Pattern:

Choose a price of $28 or greater for Parcel #5 and you will automatically also be sent the Bonus Pattern! The Bonus Pattern for this Parcel is the Sunki Dress by Figgy's. Fun pockets, a stylish silhouette, plus make it in knit or woven. Double bonus! The pattern includes both size runs, so you get 18 months through a 16 tween sizing. This is awesome sauce!

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One thing I immediately noticed about the parcel was that I liked EVERYTHING in it. They are all cute and functional patterns that will fit nicely into my girls' wardrobes. Plus, with fall upon us (is it really already October? YIKES!) there are great cooler weather options in the parcel.

The first pattern I tackled was the Playhouse Dress.

My younger daughter is going through a very picky stage with what she will wear. It must be a dress, it can't have long sleeves, and any character is a bonus. She has been begging for a mermaid dress since this fabric arrived and I decided this was the perfect time to cut into it.

The playhouse dress features a cute contoured bodice piece and comes with the option of short and long sleeves. Since long sleeves don't make the cut these days, I obviously chose the short ones. The bottom of the dress can be done in a knit or a woven; I did knit for my entire dress.

The sleeves are really cute and have a couple details that just make the dress. The top of the sleeve is gathered in the center and the bottom of the sleeve is gathered into the arm band. It makes an adorable puffed sleeve that is really sweet on any little girl.

The back bodice has the same contoured look as the front.

That's pure, unadulterated joy right there people!

The best part of the dress? She LOVES it. My nine year old has also already placed her order for one and I am planning to do a shorter, tunic length version for her to wear with leggings this fall (since she doesn't have a moratorium against pants...) Since the size range of this dress is huge (12M-12 Tween) I can use this for both summer and winter for several years to come. And I do love a versatile pattern!

The perfect pattern parcel #5 will only be around for another day or so! If you haven't already grabbed it, now is the time. It is chock full of great patterns, supports a great cause and is a terrific price. You won't be sorry!

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