I’ve been a little under the weather, so while we’re waiting for me to organize those toadstool how-to pictures, I thought we could look at this little owl print dress.
Last fall, I picked up an owl print corduroy and stitched up a dress, which flew out of the shop almost immediately, as did the other few I made with the remaining fabric. Owls are all the rage now, yes? So, I’ve been on the lookout for another owl print fabric and I recently found this one by Robert Kaufman that made me happy. The finished dress is a spin off your basic peasant-style dress, with finished armholes and a ruffle all the way around the neckline, which creates little ruffled cap sleeves.
I also like the chunky bottom border in the coordinating polka dot. I’m pretty convinced, actually, that you could put polka dots on just about anything, and I’d like it.
so, do you go all crazy for owls? how about polka dots?
Update: You can find a step by step tutorial for turning a peasant dress into this style here: Sleeveless Peasant Dress Tutorial
Comments & Reviews
Jane Kirsch says
Hello
Love this dress. Is the pattern available yet?
girlinspired says
Hi Jane, Still working on it, sorry!
nicole says
is there a way to know when you do release this pattern????
girlinspired says
Hi Nicole,
I just posted a tutorial with a link to a pattern you can use! Here’s the post: https://thegirlinspired.com/2014/05/sleeveless-peasant-dress-tutorial/
Evy Rosebrook says
First of all, I have to agree with you that polka dots go with everything 🙂
I sew for an organization called Dress a Girl around the world. Since it is impossible for me to just sew plain little pillowslip dresses, I am constantly experimenting with other ideas for dresses. This cute little dress is one I have made often in the past year. So simple and cute.
Cortney says
I would love a pattern and tutorial too!
girlinspired says
Hi Cortney – I finally have the tutorial with link to a pattern ready – have fun! https://thegirlinspired.com/2014/05/sleeveless-peasant-dress-tutorial/
Teegan says
Yay – thank you!! Will keep an eye on this page 🙂
Teegan says
Just wondering if there are any updates on a tutorial for this gorgeous dress…
girlinspired says
Funny you should ask, Teegan, I haven’t made one in a few years, but…I just got a pattern to review and I’m going to convert it into this style – look for a tutorial here in a month or so.
Chantal says
I too love this pattern and would LOVE to purchase it as well.
girlinspired says
Tutorial with a link to the pattern is ready! Here it is: https://thegirlinspired.com/2014/05/sleeveless-peasant-dress-tutorial/
Jane J. says
Love the contrasting polka dots. But I’m like you–polka dots forever!
Anonymous says
Is there a tutorial for this dress?
Anonymous says
found this on the internet http://prudentbaby.com/2010/03/baby-kid/diy-pillowcase-baby-dress-pattern-2/
Anonymous says
Do you have a tutorial for this dress?
Kristen says
Do you sell this pattern. I would REALLY love to have it?
Liberty says
I love !!! I live in France and speak verry bad english. sorry.
btanders says
This is sooo cute! I have 3 girls and would LOVE to put any or all of them in this dress. GREAT work!
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com says
Very cute!
Alison@Oopsey Daisy says
WOW, this is cute! I need a little girl! 🙂