After making some things for my girls, I was very excited to make something for myself! I received the Piper Misses pattern from Violette Field Threads and was immediately smitten with the design. How seriously adorable is this back bow? Swoon. This pattern is available for sizes xxs-xxl and can be made into a dress or a top. Check out some more pics here for how it looks like as a dress. I decided on a top for this first go round to see how it went.
The pattern is made with sleeves as well (short and 3/4 long sleeves are included in the pattern), but I made mine sleeveless since our Louisiana weather is super hot. I chose some fabric I found at JoAnn’s. It’s a cotton fabric and while I love the the print, it’s not my favorite type of material for clothing for myself. I tried to find some apparel fabric I liked, but I couldn’t so I made this work. The collar was really easy to add and so was the bow! It looks like a lot more work goes into it than really does (which is a super plus!). I was able to make this in about an hour and half. And that is with two little girls constantly needing something 😉
I would say this is a great pattern for even a beginner sewer to take on as it isn’t super complicated. And that back is surely a wow factor! If you even have a hard time with fit, make sure to make the basic pattern real quick from a muslin fabric and see if you need to make any changes. If you were to make this with a knit fabric though, you wouldn’t need to worry about that as much. They provide lots of tips to help you create the Piper Miss as fabulous as possible.
Violette Field Threads is offering a chance for three people to win this pattern. It would be a great way to create some additions to your summer wardrobe. Simply enter with rafflecopter below. There are a few ways to enter, so multiple chances to win! Winners will be chosen June 17,2014. Be sure to check out their other patterns for women and children and see what new things they are doing and creating on their blog.
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Elisabetta says
June 10, 2014 at 12:49 amFiona, Vivienne, Scarlett, Madelyn, Olive and Brooke pants ^_^
Elsa says
June 10, 2014 at 7:15 amThe Madelyn top is my favourite of all the VFT patterns.
Erika m says
June 10, 2014 at 7:49 amI like ginger, piper emmaline…so hard to choose!
Debbie says
June 10, 2014 at 8:12 amPiper is my favorite. Your version turned out very pretty!
Donna says
June 10, 2014 at 10:15 amThe Piper girls’ dress.
Elizabeth says
June 10, 2014 at 10:42 amOne of my all time favorite pattern has been Emmaline
Heather says
June 10, 2014 at 11:00 amI love the Josephine.
Liezel says
June 10, 2014 at 11:14 amI love the Maggie Misses-pattern! But the little girl dresses are also lovely!
Cassie Massolia says
June 10, 2014 at 12:34 pmMy very first, and will always be my favorite, VFT pattern is Emmaline.
Alison says
June 10, 2014 at 1:32 pmMy favorite VFT pattern is the Gretchen cardigan, though they have a lot of wonderful patterns.
Debbie McShannon says
June 10, 2014 at 3:16 pmI am not familiar with the VFT patterns – but would love the chance to try some 🙂
Laura says
June 10, 2014 at 3:57 pmI love the piper!
nadine says
June 10, 2014 at 5:51 pmI havent really sew for myself just the children but this top pattern looks like it could be a winner especially for summer , simple but stylish
jessica says
June 10, 2014 at 8:49 pmi have always loved their girls emmaline dress!
Sue says
June 11, 2014 at 8:04 amLoved the LOVE shown and the blouse. Violette Threads is the best and you did a great job using the pattern. Just lovely.
Sue
Mickey Newman says
June 11, 2014 at 11:09 amI like Piper Misses pattern. I love the bow. It take the dress to a whole new level. Thanks for the chance to win.
Erin says
June 11, 2014 at 3:11 pmLove the piper!
Nicole U says
June 12, 2014 at 1:14 pmI like the Piper Misses and the Josephine. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kandace says
June 13, 2014 at 1:54 pmThis top is darling! This is the first time I’ve seen their patterns. I’m kind of thinking “Uh-oh”, with me having a 4 year old granddaughter, and my daughter-in-law loves crafting and all things handmade as well, I may be in “trouble” seeing how great this top looks. Off to check out their other patterns… 🙂
Regards,
Kandace
Elizabeth Penkert says
June 14, 2014 at 6:13 pmMaggie Misses!!!
Rebecca Pelletier says
June 14, 2014 at 9:33 pmLove this one! The bow back is lovely!
Nique Etienne says
June 15, 2014 at 12:42 pmReally like the emmaline
Jenilyn says
June 15, 2014 at 9:10 pmLovely Top!! I would love to make this!
Amber says
June 16, 2014 at 5:32 pmthe piper is cute in misses and girls