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The Lunar Bow Frock (tutorial)

November 13, 2010 by Jessica 34 Comments

What can I say? The sewing bug bit me this morning and now I can share this with everyone.

The Lunar Bow Frock

Can you tell she’s excited about it too?

So Excited!

My inspiration? Anthropologie why of course!

The Lunar Bow Frock Inspiration Board

This dress was up on their website a little while ago and I stored it in my “inspiration” folder. It was one of those “I will find some way to create a similar look.” My daughter ended up benefiting from this one. I might have tried a dress for myself, but I am discourage at the moment at making adult clothing after a FAIL last week (don’t worry, I won’t be discouraged for long….I just need to use real patterns for myself I think). I decided to give it the name Lunar Bow though because I think the bow looks kind of like a lunar moth.

The Lunar Bow Frock

Pretty Flowers

I made the little version out of knit material. It’s just so much easier to make things with. And of course, way more comfortable.

Over there!

To make a little dress yourself, find a t-shirt or knit shirt and a piece of coordinating knit for the bow.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

You can either use a pattern you have for the dress or make your own (like we did for the Ruffles Behind Dress). I just grabbed a dress from my daughter’s closet, pushed the sleeves in, and cut it out- making sure to leave seam allowance.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

But, before cutting, I cut the shirt in half to line up the neck (it was really scooped in the front).

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

I then made my own sleeves, using the sleeves from the dress to get an idea. This is how they looked.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Now measure to create a piece for the front. It will be rectangular looking. I just guessed with the length, but I say it’s better to make it too long and then trim the bottom to where you like it.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Hand baste and gather down the middle some. I just went as far down until I was happy with how it looked.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Then pin to the top middle of the front piece of the dress.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Take another rectangular piece and fold the sides in. Fold the bottom half under and place right at the end of where you basted. Then fold the top underneath the top of the bow. Pin in place.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Then pin the bottom down. I pinned where I would be sewing.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Sew the middle bow part in place and sew across the middle bottom.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Then I placed the front and back piece of the dress right sides facing and sewed the shoulders together. *Make sure the bow is not in the way!*

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Then pin on the sleeves and sew them on.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Place the dress right sides facing and pin sides together. Sew down bottoms of sleeves and sides of the dress.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Now, tack the top sides of the bow in place.

The Lunar Bow Frock Tutorial

Turn up the bottom inside and sew around for hem.

That’s all. The bow technique could easily be done to an already made shirt or dress too. You could use a pretty chiffon or a fun cotton print. Just make sure to do something to the edges on the fabrics that will fray. Happy Sewing!

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Comments

  1. Liz says

    November 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    This rocks! I’ll be trying it!

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  2. Jessica says

    November 13, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    sp cute!

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  3. Jessica says

    November 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    Very cute! I love it! You did such an amazing job.

    justenoughstyle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. taidyeoriginal says

    November 13, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    That is adoroable. Your little one looks so cute in purple. Thanks for sharing!!
    taidye original

    Reply
  5. Tinkr says

    November 13, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    I love how it turned out.
    I will definately me giving this a shot!

    Reply
  6. cbryan says

    November 13, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    That bow is fantastic! Now I’ll have to add this tutorial to MY inspiration folder 🙂

    Reply
  7. luvinthemommyhood says

    November 13, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    So cute! Love the bow – you are fabulous my dear!!! Adding to my list 🙂

    Reply
  8. Emily Elizabeth says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    You are so incredibly talented! I consider myself a pretty decent sewer, but I’m not good at freestyle pattern making like this!

    Reply
  9. Gabby says

    November 13, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I love it!

    Reply
  10. Robin says

    November 13, 2010 at 11:30 pm

    I love this and my daughter would love this! I can not wait to try it!

    Reply
  11. Beth @ Wiccan Make Some Too says

    November 14, 2010 at 12:44 am

    Can you adopt me? I want a dress like that. So sweet! (I have placed myself up for adoption by the way, just have not told the kids or hubby yet)

    Reply
  12. Justine says

    November 14, 2010 at 2:13 am

    This is such a pretty top! I think you should make one for yourself too!

    Just Better Together

    Reply
  13. h/saltaste bönan says

    November 14, 2010 at 5:17 am

    Gorgeous! I will definately make one!

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  14. Beth- the mama bee says

    November 14, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I need to start using patterns for myself too. My last ‘me’ outfits just haven’t fit as well as they should have. We should have a sewing for ME week!

    Reply
  15. Just this... Alice says

    November 14, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    This is incredible! You make it look so easy that anyone could make this expensive looking dress on a limited budget. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
  16. The Coupon Monkey says

    November 14, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    This is *BEAUTIFUL*!! Thank you for sharing this with the world!

    Reply
  17. casserole says

    November 14, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    What a gorgeous little dress!! I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-the-lunar-bow-frock/2010/11/14/

    –Anne

    Reply
  18. Happy Homemaker And Momma says

    November 15, 2010 at 6:34 am

    Wow! you amaze me in what you come up with!!!

    I gave you a blog award-check it out here:

    http://happyhomemakerandmomma.blogspot.com/2010/11/we-have-csn-winner-wohoo-i-received.html

    Thank you for your site-it is an inspiration!!

    Reply
  19. Haley says

    November 15, 2010 at 8:18 am

    So cute! I’m def trying this one out. Might even make matching ones for my two girls to wear on turkey day! YOU ROCK

    Reply
  20. Cole's Corner says

    November 15, 2010 at 10:03 am

    I saved a picture of that dress in my inspiration folder, too. How funny!

    Love this dress.

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  21. PeaceLoveApplesauce says

    November 15, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    This is so, so, so pretty.. I love it!!

    Reply
  22. Delia says

    November 16, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    You are amazing to whip this up in a morning. I love it. So very pretty and whimsical. It makes it all the better when they love it too!

    Reply
  23. Nil says

    November 17, 2010 at 7:19 am

    your blog is so beautiful. I love he. I am sorry for my english is bad. hug

    Reply
  24. Blair says

    November 19, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    This is a beautiful project. Thank you for participating in the Fave Crafts blog hop. We wanted to let you know that we’re doing a special FC newsletter issue on 11/24 recapping the blog hop, including their projects and yours! We can’t wait to see what you link next month.

    Thanks,
    Blair, editor at FaveCrafts.com

    Reply
  25. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    November 23, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Gah! That’s so cute! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking to your darling dress.

    Reply
  26. Ponytails [My Passions for Fashions] says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:01 am

    This is so pretty! I ♥ the bow!

    -Ponytails

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  27. Anonymous says

    November 25, 2010 at 10:40 am

    very cute dress and what a great idea. The material and colors chosen are just wonderful for adding a little cheer to the winter misery. Have 5 granddaughters that would look cute in this.

    Reply
  28. Brianne-zam says

    November 28, 2010 at 2:45 am

    I can’t believe you copied this Anthropologie dress. I have been drooling over it for months. I wanted to try to make one for myself, but of course I’m last on the list. My baby girl, however may just benefit. Thank you so much. I don’t really sew knit so I’m intimidated but excited.
    Briana J

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  29. sownbrooklyn says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    I am completely trying this idea!! But for me first, then the girls ;O) That dress is in my inspiration folder, too. Thanks for taking away the guess work for me!

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  30. Alexsandra says

    January 18, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Adorei o seu tutorial! Ele me inspirou a fazer um vestido também, mas não tão lindo quanto o seu. Dê uma olhada na página do flickr e veja o meu vestido. Beijos.
    Alexsandra Brito
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexsandrabrito/

    Reply
  31. Elegantpaws says

    April 2, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    That bow looks amazing and so easy with jersey! Thank you for sharing. xx

    Reply
  32. Amelie Obscura says

    April 10, 2011 at 12:55 am

    You are inspiring!!!

    http://amelieobscura.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcycled-onesie.html

    Reply
  33. خياطة و تفصيل says

    July 5, 2012 at 9:25 am

    thank you so much 🙂

    Reply

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