Last week I was giddy with excitement to be chosen as one of the pattern testers for the new Ruffle Tunic Top for Elegance & Elephants. It’s Heidi’s first PDF pattern (hopefully the first of many) and it’s just delightful.
Each of the 3 versions, tunic top, A Line dress and swing dress are adorable. Can’t you see the swing dress in cotton voile or eyelet for summer birthday parties?
For the testing I made the A Line dress from some cute nautical print cotton that I’d been gifted by Himmelbjerget.
I’m not the worlds speediest seamstress, but even I had this dress sewn and on a small girl within an afternoon. I was amazed!
The pattern is so beautifully drafted and it’s a joy to sew. It’s hard to believe this is Heidi’s first pattern…she’s done an amazing job on it. I’ve sewn PDFs for the kids from several independent companies and this is without a doubt the best drafting of them all.
The ruffles add a cute edge to the styling…and wouldn’t they look great in contrasting fabric?
You could also add contrast neck binding and ties. And piping at the princess seams. So many options!
There are no zips or buttonholes or tricky fastenings. The instructions are clear with great photos to help you along. This dress could easily be sewn by a confident beginner with great results.
And although I tested the age 6 pattern, which I’d thought would absolutely drown Button as she’s so petite, the ties at the back cinch it in nicely so she can wear it now, with room to grow.
Which is a relief, because she absolutely loves this dress…and it passed the twirl test. Which, as we all know is the most important test of all!
I’m delighted to say that this pattern will be on sale next week. If I were you I’d be hanging around Elegance & Elephants until it becomes available, then nab your pattern as soon as possible. Or maybe just follow her blog and FB so you don’t miss out.
Either way, I think you’ll love this pattern as much as we do.
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