One of my very favorite seamstress and pattern designing friends has done it again! Lindsay, from The Cottage Home blog and The Cottage Mama dress and pattern shop, has just released her three latest children’s sewing patterns and they are as awesome as ever!
You might remember the Janey Jumper dresses that I made my girls to wear this past Christmas, which were made using one of The Cottage Mama’s first patterns. Well, Lindsay was kind enough to include me on her blog tour for this pattern release as well and today I’m sharing my creation from the Charlotte Apron Dress pattern.
The Charlotte Apron Dress sewed up like a dream. I cannot emphasize enough how straightforward and clear these patterns are. All the pieces are clearly marked, the assembly of the dress makes sense, and there are plenty of ideas for embellishing and altering the pattern to make your own creation.
I used several fabrics from Sarah Jane’s On Parade fabric line. I love the bright colors and playful pictures. And I love that the Charlotte Apron Dress has enough embellishment to allow me to showcase several fabric patterns all at once. Addison LOVES this dress and she was so excited to wear it on her actual birthday for ice cream cone cupcakes and hot fudge sundaes. Along with her party hat, she was so giggly and goofy, I had quite the challenge capturing pictures of this darling little dress.
So…..would you like to create a Charlotte Apron Dress for your little cutie? The Cottage Mama is GIVING AWAY one pattern to a Girl. Inspired. reader! How about that? In order to enter this giveaway, go visit The Cottage Mama shop and then come back and leave me a comment! That’s it!
And for more sewing inspiration with all three of The Cottage Mama’s new sewing patterns, you can visit all of the stops on:
The Cottage Mama Sewing Patterns
Blog Tour
Week 1:
Stef from Girl. Inspired (Charlotte Pattern)
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy (Ruby Pattern)
Christina from 2LittleHooligans (Run Around Pattern)
Jess from Craftiness is not Optional (Ruby Pattern)
Stef from Girl. Inspired (Charlotte Pattern)
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy (Ruby Pattern)
Christina from 2LittleHooligans (Run Around Pattern)
Jess from Craftiness is not Optional (Ruby Pattern)
Week 2:
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade (Charlotte Pattern)
Liz and Elizabeth from Simple Simon (Run Around Pattern)
Andrea from The Train to Crazy (Ruby Pattern)
Destri from The Mother Huddle (Ruby Pattern)
Beverly from Flamingo Toes (Charlotte Pattern)
Week 3:
Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood (Ruby Pattern)
Mama Reita / Amy from Positively Splendid (Charlotte Pattern)
Susan from Living with Punks (Ruby Pattern)
Comments & Reviews
cleverblonde says
I would be excited to win any of the Cottage Mama patterns. I just found your blog recently, stumbled onto the page when you made those dresses early before Christmas. I checked her shop but couldn’t decide which to buy. I can see now I will be buying a few…they look fantastic.
Anonymous says
Beautiful dress! Would love to be the lucky winner of the pattern!
Sara M says
The patterns are super cute and I know some very sweet nieces of mine who would LOVE to wear any of those patterns! (and an Auntie who would love to get the chance to make them! 😉 )
Karinny says
I would love to win the Charlotte Apron Dress pattern for my little girl!
Anonymous says
I love The Charlotte Apron Dress and could definitely see it on my daughter. I would be very appreciative if I won this pattern:)
Laura J. says
I have a little girl named Charlotte who would just adore a Charlotte Apron Dress of her own!
tubilinha tiacarminha says
Eu gostaria de ganhar para minha neta e sobrinhas-netas,são cinco pessoas miudas.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
Carol says
Wow, I love that apron dress and I love the Sarah Jane fabric!
jholmqu474 at aol .com
sweeter than cupcakes says
Super sweet! I love the new romper too.
Liz says
I love the Ruby Ruffle Dress. I’m so ready to start making my daughter’s fall wardrobe! liz.taylor24@yahoo.com
Jen@thecraftingfiend says
i love the new ruby ruffle dress!
Lanie says
Such a cute dress, and such a cute little Addison!
mjb says
Love your dress! Adorable:) I love Cottage Mama patterns:)
Cindy says
I would LOVE to be. Bowen for this pattern & try it out.
Erin says
I have all of the first season of Cottage Mama patterns and I love them. I am so excited for the new patterns and would love to win the Charlotte Apron Dress, it is too cute.
Thanks,
Erin
emstone28@gmail.com
Leah says
Such a cute pattern and really pretty fabric choices thanks for the chance.
lbroadstreet@tds.net
Amanda @ Ninth Street Notions says
Her patterns are so adorable! What a cute dress you made.
Liz Taylor says
I love the Ruby Ruffle dress!
Jan says
Awww – the Ruby Ruffle is so unique. I love it.
luvinthemommyhood says
Great job! So lovely!!!
Kaitlyn says
I love all of her patterns, especially the Ruby Ruffle Dress.
Anonymous says
Beautiful pattern – love your version 🙂 I added her to my favs in etsy and did a li’l pinning too 🙂 maureen merchant maude5386@yahoo.com
Betsy says
It is so adorable, and so is your daughter. I would be so excited to win the pattern.
Betsy.brogren@washburn.edu
Mom says
That is so cute. Her patterns are great, I love any pattern with ruffles. =)
Shannon says
Really want to get my hand on this pattern!
Christi says
I have 2 granddaughters who are 6 months and 2 1/2! There moms were just talking about how it was time the two cousins had matching dresses. Wouldn’t this be perfect!! I love Cottage Mama Dress Patterns. I am hopeful that they are as easy as you say they are…I have sewn, but tend to quilt more than sew garmets. I am going to give it my best shot though!!
Jamia Weir says
Love it. My little girl would look great in it!
Sheridan C says
This is adorable. I would love to win a pattern.
Isaac, Rachel, Sam, Caleb, and Grace Wofford says
I would be thrilled to try making this dress!
Caitlin Weaver says
Wow, she’s made some beautiful patterns..I’d love to make any of them!!
cbakertroublemaker@hotmail.com
Kimberly F says
I love everything Cottage Mama! I wish I had her eye for combining fabrics. Your version is so sweet, your little one looks thrilled.
Heidi says
I love this dress and the Ruby Ruffle Dress. So cute!
Brenda L says
What cute patterns she has! I love the ruffle dress as a cute variation of a simple a-line!
Joanna says
My niece would LOVE this dress. I love the fabric you used and also noticed that the cottage mama shop has used the same line of fabric for a dress in her shop which is beautiful
Amy says
Love the Cottage Mama. You did a great job on the dress
Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.com says
I’m loving the Ruby Ruffle Dress!
fenna says
this is the pattern i love!!!
Liz says
All of her patterns are just darling! I really love the Ruby dress as I think it would work for little girls of all ages.
Leah says
I love the Ruby Ruffle Dress!
MamaQ says
Thought I’d leave a note. Found you via The Cottage House and love your blog! 🙂
Rochel says
Those dresses are so cute! I would love a new pattern for my little girl-dresses is all she wears, and I think she needs one of these 🙂
Anonymous says
I absolutely adore The Cottage Mama! I’d love to win this. All I have to say is, take a look at the I’m A Little Tea Pot Dress! 🙂
Melissa says
I recently got a sewing machine (it’s still in the box!) and a dress pattern would be the perfect incentive to get it out and use it! Thanks for the chance.
Anonymous says
Forgot email for Anonymous comment above. bethfouche at hotmail dot com
Mari Whitney says
My granddaughter would look so beautiful and love this dress! I’d love to win it!
sewVery says
I love all of Lindsey’s patterns, and your version of the apron dress is precious! Thanks!
sntbosch says
Love the jumper.
sntbosch(at)msn(dot)com
AnneMarie says
I would Love to create that dress for my little girl! I follow both of your blogs and love all of your posts and tutorials!
EHC says
I’ve had my eye on some Cottage Mama patterns for a while now…they’re really cute! sorainima at gmail dot com
tdustan says
I LOVE Cottage Mama patterns. I already own the Janey Jumper and would love to have the Charlotte Apron Dress as well!
tiffanydustan@yahoo.com
Carol Pack Urban says
I sew for my three little granddaughters; ages 5, almost 2 and 18 months. I love, love, love!!! the Charlotte Apron Dress! I would make matching outfits for the girls. Love your patterns and the fabrics are so awesome!
craftmom says
I love your adaptation of this pattern and would be delighted to win. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
Litanie says
I love this dress and the Run around romper. I would love to win the pattern !
Joanna says
I am such a HUGE fan of The Cottage Mama. I also used the Janey Jumper pattern to make my daughter her Christmas dress last year and I can’t wait to own another of Lindsay’s great patterns.
Valerie says
I’ve loved the Charlotte Apron Dress since I first saw a picture of it, and would love to win this pattern. Thanks!
sewdarnlucky says
What a really sweet dress!
Melissa G. says
The combination of Lindsay’s pattern and the fabric you picked is A.DOR.A.BLE! SO cute! Thanks for sharing your talents!
Cheryl says
Wow! This new dress pattern is so beautiful. Lindsay is such a creative soul.
Unknown says
Sew fun!!! Would love to sew a few of these. My little one would be a dream in the apron dress!! Piskeys5@gmail.com
Nancy says
I would just Love to win the Charlotte Dress Pattern!! I have just the right Fabric for my Granddaughters’s Christmas Dresses too!!
Thanks!
Huggs, Nancy
mira leventhal says
I love the Shortcake Romper!
miraleventhal@gmail.com
Joan and Kevin says
I love the Charlotte Apron Dress!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Elisabetta says
thank you for this opportunity, my little girl Anna would be very beautiful with this dress, I’d like very much to win this pattern
I cross my fingers ^_^
The Church Family says
Lovely!!!!
mary says
I would love to win the pattern. I like all the patterns from the Cottage Mama.
Margaret says
I love all of Cottage Mama’s patterns. She makes the cutest stuff.
╰☆╮ Barb ╰☆╮ says
Your dress is absolutely adorable – great job! I follow Cottage Mama and do enjoy her patterns and blog.
Robin says
Love it! My granddaughter just saw it and asked if I could make her one. 🙂 thanks! cokelush at gmail
Tiffany W says
I love the new Charlotte Apron Dress! It is adorable and holds a ton of creative flexibility with fabric selections. The Sarah Jane’s On Parade Line makes a perfect combo.
LBeattie says
I love this dress! You did a really nice job with the fabric combos. My little one would love this. Lorlie(at)rogers(dot)com
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Sarah says
Such cute things at her shop. I’m always inspired by her ideas! Thanks for sharing a copy of the pattern!
tatiana says
que hermoso vestido
Mel says
I’ve been a long time reader of The Cottage Mama. She’s how I found you, actually. I love her shop. I don’t have my own little girl, but I have an adorable 2 year old niece I love to make things for.
tickledpeep(at)yahoo(dot)com
Denise L says
I love this pattern and many others from the cottage mama. I also like the fabrics you chose for your daughter, she is too cute!
msbee says
I love the Ruby Ruffle pattern!
Jeanne Gwin says
Too hard to pick just one but I did some serious looking while over there. thanks
Jodi - usairdoll says
I love the Run Around Romper. I have a young grandson and this would be perfect for him. Tons of great patterns!
Thank you and The Cottage Mama for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Eleanor says
I love the version of the Charlotte dress without the apron. So cute!
practicalpeacesatyahoodotcom
SewingKaren22 says
I am also a big Lindsey fan. Her styles are wonderful! I would love to make this dress for my little sweetheart! Thank you!
Desi @ Wee Share says
I am loving all these new patterns she has created! Would love to win and try this one out 🙂
Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com
kanani57 says
I absolutely ADORE all of Lindsey’s designs. I would love to have this pattern for my 4 yr old!!
kanani57 at yahoo dot com
Amber says
Love all of Lindsey’s patterns!
Anonymous says
Adorable. Hooray for rick-rack!
dewasket@yahoo.com
Lisa says
My how I love thay apron dress, your lil one is so beautiful. I like the run around romper best for me being a Grandma, and a Aunt, we have boys and girls. But honestly I love all these patterns and would love to win any of them. Then I would make them for my niece and great-niece and I am sure alot of other little girl in this family.
Anonymous says
I love the ruby ruffle pattern!
Ashley
cnp2@aol.com
Anonymous says
the ruby ruffle dress is awesome!!! this giveaway is awesome!!!! count me in!
Amber
amber.prigge@aol.com
Valeri says
Oh your rendition of the Apron dress is beautiful! Especially love your use of the fabrics. While I love the romper pattern best, any pattern would be nice to add to my colection of childrens garments.
Shannon H says
Oh, I love her and this pattern would get used so much from me! I have 2 girls and 4 nieces all the right sizes :). Thanks for the chance! I LOVE the fabrics you used for yours and the photos made me smile!!
Csharri@comcast.net
Jenny says
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Jenny says
Sorry I deleted my last comment. Forgot to leave my email.
selahmama4 at yahoo dot com
I’d LOVE to win this pattern. Its beautiful! I just bought a pattern for an apron dress that was ok, but NOTHING as nice as this pattern looks! I was going to tweak the one I bought a bit, but I’m hoping I win this pattern instead!
Vanessa@Designs By Sessa says
What sweet patterns!!! I’d have to say the boy’s romper (because I have a son), but for a girl I love the NYC! So fun! 🙂 Vanessa@DesignsBySessa.com
sms says
Let’s try! I want run for the Run around Romper…
sofiasaraiva@hotmail.com
Alissa says
I love the Ruby Ruffle dress. It is so cute. You could even wear it backwards with the ruffles in the back!
alissaschade (at) hotmail (dot) com
Lee says
I really love the Ruby Ruffle dress – so sweet! love all the new patterns she has out! thanks.
Emily. says
I’d love this pattern! Cute.
ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net
Brigittes Torten says
Your daughter looks so lovely in her new dress.
Leela the Kid says
The dress pattern is great and the matching party hat is just too cute!
VickiT says
From her newest patterns I just love the Charlotte Dress. I’ve also had my eye on another one; the Shortcake Reversible Romper & Dress. I think those are just as adorable.
Karrie S says
I love the apron dress! thanks for the chance to win 🙂 ksmith8@emich.edu
Jedi Craft Girl says
I love all the dresses! The Apron Dress is soooo cute! I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance! amandaniederhauser(at)yahoo(dot)com
Avery's Mama says
This dress you made is adorable. I would love to have this pattern!
Jen Nelson says
I love the dress you made for your little cutie, that is one of my favorite fabric lines! I would love to make this dress for my girl’s 🙂
Thank you for the chance to win!!
Stephanie says
Adorable dress and love to win I stopped by!
Sarah F. says
I am a newbie sewer and would LOVE to try out these patterns.
Starla says
I love the Charlotte Apron Dress because my 18 month granddaughter is named Charlotte!
Dipali patel says
Amazing blog and beautiful dress patterns. i like it. you can purchase also like designer punjabi drees materials from G3 fashions surat.
Jammie says
Just discovered your blog. Hoping I win, my little cutie would be so adorable in this dress. Love Love Love it and all the dresses and crafts you’ve made. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!