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White Wedding Lace Geranium + Trillium/Geranium GIVEAWAY!

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I couldn’t resist an 80’s music reference. 😉

My love for Rae Hoekstra’s Geranium dress pattern is no secret. See past Geraniums here, here, and here.

So, with my brother’s wedding coming up later this month, I, of course, turned to the Geranium again to help me create something for Natalie to wear. I made it in white which is the color I am celebrating today for Color Your Summer 3!

It’s a fancy version of the dress and I’m going to share a quick tutorial for the pattern hack today.

PLUS, I also get to give some dress patterns away. Yay! Not only did I sew up another Geranium, but I sewed up a Washi Dress for myself (non-wedding related). And…did you hear? The Geranium has grown up! It is now available in larger sizes for ages 6-12! Sweet.

In honor of such fun, I am giving away one of each. A small Geranium, a big Geranium, and a Washi Dress pattern!

Oh! There is so much to talk about, but…

Let’s start with the fancy lace Geranium pattern hack.

I basically added a lace yoke to the top of the dress and added a little tulle party to the bottom with a pop of yellow in between.

First, the lace yoke:

1. Take your Geranium bodice pattern and draw a line where you want the yoke to start. I chose to use the bodice with the slight cap sleeve built in. Now trace the bodice above the line on a new piece of paper and add 1/2 inch seam allowance below the line. Do the same for the portion of the bodice below the line, adding the 1/2 inch seam allowance to the top, above the line, this time. Repeat this for both back and front bodice pieces.
2. Cut out all four new bodice pattern pieces and label them. Transfer the fold labels over to the front pieces. I do not recommend doing the U cut out for this bodice. The V cut out might be okay if you can manage it without the interfacing and maybe require some top-stitching around the neckline later.
3. Cut out your fabric. You need:
-From the main fabric – one front bottom piece, two back bottom pieces
-From the liner fabric – one front bottom piece, two back bottom pieces (I used the main fabric for my liner here)
-From lace – one front top piece, two back top pieces
-From chiffon – one front top piece, two back top pieces
4. Pin and sew the lace pieces to the bottom main fabric and the chiffon pieces to the bottom liner fabric. Finish the raw edges with a zig zag stitch or serger.
5. You should now have all the bodice pieces you need to complete the rest of the pattern.
6. Before you proceed though, make sure to press and top stitch the seams down. Make sure your iron is set at a polyester (warm not hot) setting so it doesn’t melt the chiffon and lace.

Also…
I omitted the interfacing on the button placket so it wouldn’t show through the lace. The button hole on the lace portion is a bit delicate, but with some patience is totally doable.

For the skirt –
*I almost doubled the width of the gathered skirt option in the pattern to make the skirt fuller.
*I omitted any pockets. I also added a tulle skirt and a chiffon skirt underneath.
*I shortened the top skirt by an inch and lengthened the tulle skirt by about two inches.
*I didn’t hem the tulle (unnecessary) and the chiffon skirt underneath is for comfort so the tulle doesn’t get too itchy. I finished the bottom of the chiffon by singeing it with a lighter.

As the finishing touch, I sewed on some 1 inch mustard yellow grosgrain ribbon to the front of the bodice about 1/2 inch below the seam line. I only sewed a line of stitching to the bottom edge of the ribbon so that it could be pulled back tighter when tied.

Natalie is barefoot, because we still haven’t found the right shoes! Eep. She has such tiny feet (and I’m picky) which makes shoe shopping a not so tiny feat. 😉 Oh and do you spy my little photo bomber?

I love that the lace mixed with the chiffon offers a sheer look that feels fancier, but still gives almost complete coverage at the same time.

Now, are you ready for my Trillium reveal?

Ta da! 🙂

I’m a bit wrinkly from wrestling three kids into the car and from sitting in the car but you get the idea.

Blind hem for the bottom, cap sleeve at the top. I am still trying to perfect my bust darts but I’d say I got close-ish this time.

I love love this Indie Chic Woven Blue fabric from Riley Blake. I got mine HERE from Ribbon Retreat (sponsor). It’s not quite chevron…more zig zag and a really nice blue hue.

Now, I know I’m late to the Trilium party, so you may have already heard this advice, probably from my dear friends Kristin or Cherie, but here’s my two cents too:

-Sewing a bodice muslin is a must. If you want it to fit right, don’t skip this step. I just used an old bedsheet so I wasn’t wasting any money on more fabric.
-Read and follow the instructions carefully. Rae has thought of pretty much everything. If you read everything  and follow it to a T then you’ll do just fine. Rae makes sewing for yourself a successful, enjoyable journey. 🙂
– It feels really awesome to wear a fitted dress you made yourself. If you haven’t gotten this pattern yet, I highly recommend it. *Please note that I did not receive this pattern  or the Geranium for free. I bought both patterns earlier this year and then asked Rae to do a giveaway because I love them and her. 🙂

I plan on making more for sure, maybe with some bottom darts instead, or a lengthened bodice (so my belt doesn’t keep sliding down), or a lined bodice, oh and long sleeves. Definitely.

Thanks to my husband for taking pictures of me! 🙂

Now, are you ready for the giveaway!?

This weekend, I get to giveaway:

ONE small Geranium Pattern – sizes age 0-5
ONE big Geranium Pattern – sizes age 6-12
ONE Washi Dress pattern

A Rae dress for every age! 🙂

How to enter:
*Follow me and then leave a comment telling me so. 
There are lots of way to follow:
google friend connect (see sidebar)
pinterest (I update my Delia Creates board with new blog posts),
instagram,
feedly,
blog lovin’,
my facebook page.
*If you already follow in one of those ways, just say so in your comment. Easy and done.
*Please make sure you leave your email address (or make sure it’s linked in your profile) so I can contact you should you win!
*Please also indicate in your comment which pattern(s) you are hoping for. You will only be considered for the pattern(s) you prefer. If you put no preference it will be assumed you would like any of the patterns.
*Extra entries? Choose up to two MORE ways to follow from the list above for a total of up to 3 entries. Please leave a separate comment for the extra entries mentioning the other ways you follow me.
*There will be three winners winning one pattern each.

Giveaway runs from now through Sunday, July 7, 2013 at midnight EST.
GIVEWAWAY CLOSED.
Thanks to all those who entered!

And don’t forget to go get a closer look at this really cool DIY art project The Cottage Mama is sharing at Kojodesigns today!

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  2. Adorable dress! As usual, your daughter is even more adorable! I’d love to try the larger sized Geranium or the Washi dress. I follow you on feedly.
    aliben7 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  3. Love love LOVE how your washi dress turned out! Ive been wanting to try out these patterns for a while now and havent taken the plunge, seeing this just makes me want to even more!

    While Id usually vote for a geranium pattern win, I should really dive in and make something for myself for once and hope to win the Washi Pattern!

    I follow you on fb 🙂
    charissa(dot)welkie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I follow on gfc, feedly, and pinterest. I’d love any of the dresses, but seeing how I’m daughter less, I’d have to go for the Washi pattern.

    Love the dresses, they turned out great.

    leafytreetopshop (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. I follow on gfc, feedly, and pinterest. I’d love any of the dresses, but seeing how I’m daughter less, I’d have to go for the Washi pattern.

    Love the dresses, they turned out great.

    leafytreetopshop (at) gmail (dot) com

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  27. I hope for all three!! Washi for myself (I've never made myself anything) either geranium would work – I have a tiny 2 year old and a super tall already wearing size six 4 year old!
    I follow you on FB, Christina English McKinney. 🙂

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  45. I follow you on feedly and like you on FB. Thanks for the giveaway – I'd love to win a Washi pattern for myself. Been enjoying sewing the geranium for my daughter lately 🙂

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  47. I follow you all over the place! 🙂 Facebook, instagram, feedly, pinterest… does that put me in creeper status?!

    I would LOVE to win the Washi dress. I've had that dress pattern on my wish list for a while now! 🙂

    hello (at) sewbon (dot) com

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  52. Started following you on Pinterest. I am interested in the small pattern or the adult dress patter. I have a little girl coming in September and am excited to sew for her.

    Futon37 at yahoo dot com

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  53. I love your geranium hack! I just purchased that pattern a couple weeks ago and used it 3 times already, it is so awesome! Now I really really want to sew a washi for myself so I would love to win it!! I follow you on bloglovin'

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  56. Hey there – I started a bloglovin account – thanks for the motivation to get a post-google-reader solution.

    Please consider me for the washi pattern.

    thanks,
    darla
    darladsharp(at)gmail(dot)com

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  69. I follow you on pinterest! (I went over to check and was shocked that I wasn't already following you! How crazy!) I would love the washi dress, as I don't have a little girl to sew for at the moment! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  77. oh my, both the washi and the geranium are on my pattern wish list. it’d be just to cool to win one. (geranium in size 0-5 or washi).
    i follow you via fb (annikaferk at googlemail dot com)

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  88. I follow you on Pinterest. Such a cute dress. I am making a flower girl dress for my three year old this year as well. It’s burnt orange with teal skinny belt/bow.

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  90. Hi! I follow you on feedly and also on pinterest. I would love to win the washi dress pattern. I am moving from Oregon to Sacramento next week and am in dire need of a hot weather wardrobe.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  93. I follow you on Facebook! I already have the little geranium pattern and would love to try both of the others. Rae’s patterns are amazing!

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  94. I’m a feedly follower:) I’ve made 3 geranium dresses for my littlest one, but would love to make my big girls ones with the new bigger pattern…or maybe even a washi for myself:)

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  95. I follow you via feedly. I would love to win the washi dress pattern. I’ve been eyeing that one for a while and just haven’t purchased it yet!

    Hannah
    hsockwell (at) gmail (dot) com

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  98. I follow you on pinterest! I've been wanting to try the little geranium so much, and the washi would be so fun to try. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  99. I follow you through instagram.

    I would love the washi for me since I don't have any little ones yet (and from what I read on Cherie's blog, it will be a great dress for my future baby-growing days too!)! You look so beautiful in your washi and your projects are always such an inspiration for me.

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  100. I also follow you on BlogLovin!

    I would love the washi. I am just starting to sew for myself and the Washi and the Staple dress are the first two dresses I want to try! You look absolutely beautiful in your washi and that fabric is perfect!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  101. I follow you on Bloglovin now (GFC still, I guess). I love your baby in her wedding finery! So cute!

    I would be happy to win a Washi!

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  102. I follow you on bloglovin… i would LOVE to win the Washi dress pattern… I have the Geranium Dress Pattern, and I love it, and all of Rae's patterns! nathanandlaura09 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  103. I follow you on bloglovin and instagram! The washi dress pattern is on my birthday list…but my birthday isn't until November. I'd love it now to make one for the summer! Joannajeanes (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk

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  104. Stunning dresses! Perfection! I already have the Washi pattern, but would LOVE to win a little Geranium! Thanks for the opportunity. I follow you on bloglovin and insta.-Caroline

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  132. I follow you on bloglovin! I already have the small geranium pattern (which I LOVE) do I would like either the washi or small geranium pattern. Thanks!

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  139. I would love the small or big geranium. I already have (and love) the washi!

    following on pinterest- katescar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  147. I follow you google and i second the mustard yellow saltwaters! Im interested in the little geranium but since she will one day be a big girl would also love to win the big G pattern. So either is fine with me. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  150. The photo bomber was so cute. So were the dresses. Love the tulle you added to the bottom.

    I follow you on bloglovin

    If I won I would love the small Geranium Pattern – sizes age 0-5

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  152. How pretty is the washi dress you have made! I have been following your blog since before Natalie was born and would love to win the larger geranium or the washi dress patterns.

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  153. How pretty is the washi dress you have made! I have been following your blog since before Natalie was born and would love to win the larger geranium or the washi dress patterns.

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  157. I follow you on Facebook! I would love to have either the small Geranium Pattern or the big Geranium Pattern. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  158. I follow you with bloglovin'. I'd love to win the washi or the big geranium (my two girls are too big for the little geranium … wah!).
    joellemarie72 at yahoo dot com

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  159. I also follow you on facebook. I'd love to win the washi or the big geranium (my two girls are too big for the little geranium … wah!).
    joellemarie72 at yahoo dot com

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  164. I am a long time follower, right now using the old reader. I have to say, I have drooled over the geraniums for the longest time (yours are extra cute because of the cutest baby!) and when I noticed this morning that the bigger geranium was available, I got it instantly. Your washi is lovely! If I were lucky enough to win, I would go for a washi for sure. Though, apparently adult geranium is

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  171. Geez I'm going to sound like a stalker but I follow you on IG, Pinterest and Bloglovin;) This lace geranium is divine and I love your washi too. I don't have any of the patterns yet but would probably get most use right now on either the geranium (0-5) or washi. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  172. Hi Delia 🙂 I say better late than never to the Washi party 😛 and great choice of fabric! I'd love to win the Geranium 0-5 and I follow you on both feedly + bloglovin (no OCD just FOMO, because I dont want to miss out … 🙂

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  177. I follow your blog! I would LOVE the small Geranium Pattern. I need to make a dress for my little one to wear to a wedding next month!

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  184. I follow you on Bloglovin'! I'd love the Washi dress pattern. Thanks to you and Rae for doing this amazing giveaway! I love your Washi dress; the fabric is beautiful and you look great! What you did to Natalie's dress borders on genius. Would you be willing to do a tulle skirt tutorial sometime? I'd like to make a full tulle slip for some of my dresses but don't know how to

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  188. I follow you on Pinerest! I would love to have either the small Geranium Pattern or the big Geranium Pattern. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  197. So cute! I follow you on IG. And my daughter is about ready to outgrow the smaller geranium pattern so the 6-12 year would be wonderful to have. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  214. Hi Delia. I follow you on instagram. I can’t seem to comment on any of your pictures though it always goes through with the ! error 🙁
    Anyway I would love to be considered for the small geranium dress and the washi dress.
    Thanks

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  215. Just signed up to follow via google connect…I already read regularly thru my pulse app on ipad. I would love either a washi or the small geranium…thanks for the opportunity!

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  216. I follow you on Bloglovin 🙂 I would love to win the washi pattern. I really need to start sewing for myself and have been eyeing this pattern for quite some time. Thank you for the opportunity!
    Inzy84(at)aim(dot)com
    Lindsey

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  217. I follow you on Bloglovin 🙂 I would love to win the washi pattern. I really need to start sewing for myself and have been eyeing this pattern for quite some time. Thank you for the opportunity!
    Inzy84(at)aim(dot)com
    Lindsey

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  220. I LOVE your changes to the Geranium pattern, and it is so perfect on Natalie! She is darling… I so want that pattern. =)
    The fabric you made your Washi dress from is really cute! I love the wiggly zig-zags.
    I follow you on Pinterest. =)

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  222. I follow you via GFC, Bloglovin, facebook, instagram,etc. I would like any of the patterns, but the washi dress is my number one. Thanks for the chance to enter!

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  226. I love the way your Washi dress turned out. I have seen so many versions out there that I am itching to give it a go but haven't invested in the pattern yet. I love to win it. I follow on Instagram.

    lexiestokes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  227. I follow you on facebook (and of course always check out your blog!). I would love to try the small geranium pattern. I have so many of Rae's patterns, and absolutely love them – but this is still on my list to buy!!
    [email protected]

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  233. Ooh…I'm so excited about this giveaway. I would love the washi and the big girl geranium. I'm following you on pinterest, Facebook, and bloglovin..

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  237. I follow you on Pinterest! Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win the Washi pattern especially on my B-day!! Fingers crossed!

    crannberri7 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  240. I follow you on Blog lovin'! I would love to have either the small Geranium Pattern or the big Geranium Pattern. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  244. I just started following you on facebook and I would LOVE the washi dress, but I would also like the Gernaium pattern to sew for my friends' little girls. But I only have boys…so the Washi would be nice for me 🙂

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  251. The dresses are so gorgeous, Delia! I love them both!
    I follow by e-mail, and would *love* to win Washi or big Geranium.
    Thank you!!!
    Ledys
    ledys(dot)e(dot)chemin(@)gmail(dot)com

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  260. This dress is absolutely fabulous ! I want to make a Christmas version of the Geranium for my niece and was wondering if you gathered the tule and chiffon skirt the same way you did with the top white fabric ?

    Thanks 🙂

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    • Thanks! Each skirt is gathered in the same manner but separately. The skirts can be brought together when pinning or basting to the bodice. I found that to be easiest. I hope that helps!

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