It’s possible that I’m just slightly late to the party on this one, but I finally sewed up a Geranium Dress. I would be shocked if you haven’t heard of Rae’s adorable dress pattern by now, since it’s been out for our enjoyment for almost a year!! But, I’m behind with my sewing list. always.
The dress is a quick sew with a lot of options for the finishings. I did this cute curvy notch on the front – there are also pattern pieces/instructions for some other necklines. The pattern also comes with the cutest flutter sleeves, which I am looking forward to sewing next time, but this time I was tight on fabric and loved the simplicity of the bodice with the faux cap sleeves. The bodice is fully lined and the whole thing just came together so crisply. I used mismatched vintage buttons for the back closures.
I attached a gathered skirt, along with pockets, since pockets are AWESOME and my little one here loves pockets in her dresses. There are also instructions for making the skirt pleated – I love options, don’t you?
The skirt length was a little longer than what I typically make but I really like it. It gives the dress a nice modest feel and it’s a nice change. I sewed a regular old hem on the dress, but used gold metallic thread and added a couple extra rows for a total of three parallel lines of gold glitz on the bottom hem. It’s a cute touch, I think.
This fabric is Amy Butler’s Josephine’s Bouquet in Ink, which I was given by XO Gigi Fabrics. It’s still available if you love the soothing colors and gorgeous detailed design as much as I do.
The Geranium Dress pattern is available for purchase through the Made By Rae site.
Happy Sewing, friends!
Comments & Reviews
Carin says
Ooh – I love your fabric choice. I am adding this pattern to my buy pattern list . Very versatile. Nice job and it fits perfect.
Sarah says
I love it! The pattern and the fabric is perfection. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah
Emily says
It’s perfect! 🙂 Great fabric choice and darling pictures!
Olga Becker says
The fabric is so pretty! Great job!
rachel of OddModicum says
Ok, everything about this is just perfect!!! Adore the fabric, and the simple shift style is ideal for it! Plus, really digging the designer details. Not sure what you call those sleeves… peplum? Some sort of cap? But they’re amazing. And the sort of ‘inverse’ point on the neckline is amazing. Really super cute!!!
Thanks for the inspiration, as always!
rachel of OddModicum
http://www.OddModicum.etsy.com
Charity says
I actually haven’t made a regular Geranium dress yet … although I did sew up one of the free baby size for my newborn, and I LOVE it.
Yours is adorable! Love the triple stitching at the hem.
Liz says
My 6 month old fits the sizing for a 6-9 month in weight and height but she is skinner thru the chest. Will this dress look baggy on her?
kristin says
Wow I love this fabric, and I love your little neckline variation too! Welcome to the Geranium club. I’ve recently been feeling the urge to sew another (since Em has grown out of at least one of hers by now)! Beautiful!
Nicole says
Adorable! I wish I had your talent at the sewing machine!
sandra varn grøne says
very cute. i like the idea of mismatched buttons – must remember that next time i sew a dress
tamara says
Cute! But I hate to rain on your parade. The button/buttonhole placement is backward. On a back the left laps over the right. If you hold it to your front it’s the usual right over left. The lap is continuous around the body. Hope you understand what i’m saying. Fyi: Menswear is the opposite of womens.
Cindy says
That’s traditional but it seems to be a matter of preference now and why not.
Demetria @ Momzest says
How lovely! the pattern is unbelievably cute! I could see my 5 year old in something like this.
Katie says
Hi, I just stumbled across your site, and I love it! I can’t wait to go through it to see what you have.
Rae says
Love this so much!! Can’t believe I missed this when you first posted it. This is one of my fave Amy Butler fabrics!!!
xoxo
Rae
Elaine says
HI can you tell me where I can get this Amy a butler material from in the UK
Janelle Johnson says
I really like the pattern and like all of Amy Butler fabric!!!Great Job and thanks!!!
girlinspired says
Thank you!
Tricia says
Hi how do I get the pattern for this little Getranium dress
girlinspired says
Hi Tricia! The pattern is sold in the designer’s shop – here’s a link: https://shop.made-by-rae.com/collections/childrens-patterns/products/geranium-dress