Fall has always been my favorite season for many reasons…it brings autumn leaves, crisp air, soup for dinner, and of course pumpkins (!). Since having a little girl, I have another reason to add that list..little baby tights! I just love Natalie in tights and boots.
And what better to pair tights and boots with than a soft knit dress, like this Bateau Neck Dress?
Anneliese of Aesthetic Nest and now of Wee Muses Sewing Patterns has designed this uber versatile pattern top/dress pattern.
Now…I know you might be thinking, don’t we hear that about a lot patterns? It’s true that many patterns come with lots of great variations but this pattern is one of the champions.
Not only is there a basic neckline, but there is a ruffled collar and a pleated neckline, plus a bonus button up back variation so that you can sew this with non-knit fabrics, AND two different pocket styles.
Think that’s all? Nope. She also offers a dress extension pattern that complements the Bateau Neck Top. It offers two more sleeve lengths and two dress variations, a shift dress and a drop waist dress.
Not bad eh? That’s not even taking into account all the pattern hacks you could create around it. The basic top is full of so many possibilities.
The size range is from 18 months to 10 years and at just under $9 for the top pattern and $5 for the extension pattern, you can really get a lot of mileage out of it, for under $14.
I sewed up the drop waist dress version because I swooned when I first saw it. I knew Natalie had to have one!
My daughter is pretty petite for her age and is kind of in between 12 months to 18 months.
Since the bottom of the size range is 18 months this is what I did. I cut the 18 month size without the neckline pleat extension and then pleated it anyway. The rest is cut to size 18 months, except that I cut an inch from the bodice bottom. I really didn’t need to (and shouldn’t have), but I did because I was worried it was looking too big. It just ended up giving the top less flounce and fold.
It looks like she has plenty of room to grow for the rest of the season and even though she usually fits a 12 month bodice, the neckline fits her pretty well with that little pleat modification.
Plus, the pleat detail is so pretty.
The pattern is well written and explained, which is to be expected from Anneliese, and the fit is great! I see some short sleeve bateax sewing happening this spring, and more drop waist versions for sure!
To see more versions of this pattern. Check out the rest of the bloggers on the Back to School Bateaux Tour – HERE.
GIVEAWAY
Now…Do you want to win one of your own? I get to give away the Bateau Neck Top pattern plus the complementary dress extension pattern to one of my readers!
Simply leave a comment.
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Please, leave your email address or make sure it is linked to your google profile so that I can reach you should you win. I only choose winners with valid contact information in their comment.
GIVEAWAY ENDS Sunday, September 22, 2013 at midnight EST.
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
SOURCES
Fabric: Girl Charlee (silver dot is out of stock)
Tights: Target
Boots: H&M
That is so cute, I'd love to win that pattern!
Gorgeous dress, would love to have a go at making
some for my two girls.
Your daughter looks extra fine in that dress!:)
Yes please!! I'd love to make a dress for my little girl. And I have to agree with you about the tights. And pumpkins!
Your daughter is so cute! I love this pattern!!
I always love when you sew with gray, you always style it so sweetly. I am also loving all the dresses you have been making for Natalie, my daughter lives for dresses like that (maybe it is the age) so it has been fun to get some ideas.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh this is adorable! I follow your blog everyday and am always looking for new things to try for my daughter! I also looked at this silver dot on Girl Charlee and wasn't sure I liked it but how perfect is it for this dress! Love the pattern, it would be so cute on my little Geneva Scarlet!
Adorable… fingers crossed for the pattern! My daughter, Lilija, would look so cute in this dress 🙂
Have a lovely fall season!
xo
Would love this for my girl. Thanks!
I would love this on my little girl!! Cute!
Not sure that I'd have the skills to sew it, but I'd try! (It's SO cute!)
Lovin' the dress but your daughter teals the show!
Love it. My daughter and nieces would look so cute in this.
Hi Delia! Natalie looks adorable in your latest creation. I'd like to try my hand at sewing up a similar dress for my little Claire. Thanks for showing us this new pattern. Best, Emily
so pretty, and i like the pleat at the neckline! thanks for hosting the giveaway.
yay! This looks like a really nice fall dress. I love the extension& that you added it to the giveaway. Thanks!
Mae
I’d love to make this darling dress for my 18 month old!
This is the perfect pattern for my four little granddaughters! Your daughter looks so adorable!
I’m jumping on the tights-with-dress-and-boots bandwagon for my two-year-old. Toddler boots are so cute, I can barely stand it!
Oh man! I’ve been eyeing this pattern since you first posted about it. I don’t have any girls, but this would be great for my niece.
LOVE it!!! 🙂
emily(underscore)made4u(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love this pattern. The drop waist dress version is absolutely adorable!
Boat necks are so cute, so I’d love to make a couple for my girlies. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Love this little dress – and the fabric you chose works perfectly!
I’ve drooling over the Bateau pattern for weeks! I’ve even got a stack of knit fabric sitting on my sewing desk that are waiting to be turned into Bateau shirts. I’d just love to win this pattern especially with the dress extender! Love the way your dress turned out!
Oh I love your version!! It, and Natalie, are adorable! Would love to have this pattern for fall, thanks for the opportunity! bailjane(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like wearing tights but they are so much cuter in the toddler version!
Love! What a little sweetie! That pattern range would fit all four of my girls, wouldn’t that be fun?
I need to make a top like this for my toddler’s Halloween costume. Would love to win the pattern!
Love it and all the possibilities. Fingers crossed for my 2 yr old.
Adorable! And it looks really comfortable.
What a cute pattern! Would love to make one for my daughter. Thanks for hosting and sharing! 🙂 mfrapp_83 {at} yahoo {dot} com
Cute pattern! My four girlies would love it!
Thank you, Delia, for being on the tour! I love that grey dot on Natalie. She is adorable and what a perfect Fall shoot!
So, so, soo cute! Love it!!
Love the dress in the gray dot! Would love to win this so I could make these for my great granddaughter. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Fantastic! Love the drop-waist version!
Super cute! Your daughter looks pretty happy about it too! Love the wide range of sizes built in this pattern, would love to win a copy.
Cute dress!
I've been drooling over this pattern since it came out!!
Your daughter is so cute. I love this pattern and I know my three daughters would look awesome in it. Autumn is the best season, for sure!
clbiehl @ gmail.com
Adorable! The fabric choice is excellent!
I love the whole outfit, from head to toe!
That is a ridiculously adorable dress on a crazy cute model!!! Love that pattern and would love a chance to sew it!
So flippin cute.
So pretty…thanks for the giveaway
Oh, I love this pattern! I've been eyeing it for a couple of days now, I've seen it on different blogs. I love the basic cut and the possibilities it offers. It looks so comfy – perfect for the upcoming season. I would love to win – fingers crossed!
Thanks for the giveaway,
Maarika
Here is the jersey-material and long-sleeved pattern I have been looking for!
Such a cute pattern! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have been eyeing this pattern. Thanks for the chance.
Natalie is so precious and the dress is so sweet. Love this dress, and looking forward to more of your fall sewing! 🙂
Just adorable! Love it and Miss Natalie is a cutie 🙂
such a cute dress!
What a cute little outfit! Those boots are awesome!
I am in love with this pattern and your daughter looks adorable in the dress. For the opportunity to win one.
I love it! And your model is cutie!
I love this pattern! Your dress is adorable! Each dress I see from this pattern gets better and better, thanks for chance t win!!!
Ahh! So darling! I would love to win this for my two little girls 🙂
I love Annelise's patterns and have almost all her others and would love to win this one, thanks Delia
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Such a cute dress! Crossing my fingers for a win!
raewangsgard(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks!
Adorable ! And Natalie is the cutest !
Precious! Thanks for having the give away!
Hannah
Hsockwell (at) gmail (dot) com
I really enjoy sewing with knits and would love this pattern for my girls!
Just had my first baby girl and so excited to sew for her.
Thanks,
Sarah
Futon37 at Yahoo dot come
Very cute!
Oh, how adorable!!! As a knit fabric hoarder, I need this pattern to pare down my stash a bit 🙂
So cute! I would love a chance to try the pattern! [email protected]
What a fun little pleat in front! And it looks so cute on your little girl. 🙂
That is way cute. I would love to sew one for my girl.
Natalie looks darling. I want to go pull the tights and leggings out for my 2-yr old. And I would LOVE to make her a similar dress. Thanks for the giveaway!
I was so excited to have a baby girl because of all the clothing options I was sure to do. But I haven't been as ambitious as I thought I would be. Mostly because I hate to put money on a project that might not work! Thanks for doing the dirty work for me.
jessica [email protected]
Love this! Your version of the pattern is darling Delia! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Very cute! I need a good dress pattern for my two girls!
Very cute pattern! Would love to make for my granddaughter. Thanks for a chance at this giveaway!
Thanks a lot for suggesting us new ideas and for sharing your masterpiece
Such a darling dress! I would love using the pattern for my little girlies!
Please let me win! great work as always!
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What a cute dress. It sounds like such a versatile pattern – definitely one to add to the collection.
Love the pattern–it would be awesome to win!!
This might be my favorite version of this yet! Adorable!
Love your dress:) well I love all your wonderful creations- you are a true inspiration:):):)
Stylin and profilin!
Love this cute little dress. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern.
LLfasRN (at) aol (dot) com
Great dress!
crossing my fingers! [email protected]
I, too, love tights and boots for fall … my girls are usually in cowgirl boots when not in school uniforms/dress code (which forbid boots).
joellemarie72 at yahoo dot com
totally gorgeous pattern! well done 🙂 [email protected]
very cute – ready for fall
Natalie is so cute in that dress! 🙂 My e-mailaddress: [email protected]!
Great pattern!!! I need it!!
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Congratulations on the lovely dress; I’ve been eyeing this pattern since it was first released and eager to try it!
Awesome pattern! Would love to win so I can sew it up for my 3 granddaughters!!
Love it! The baby tights are too much! 🙂 Love how you paired dots with dots. My little miss DEFinitely needs a dress like this. Would love towin the pattern!
Gorgeous dress! Would love to win for my granddaughters!
Evin5 at aol dot com
I love this pattern tour. It is so fun to see what everyone has come up with! This look is my favorite. Natalie is just adorable. I have a 16-month old daughter, so I love seeing the creations you make.
Too cute! I love the dress version!
Great dress and great pattern! I’d love to try it
thanks for the giveaway
What a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to enter 🙂
I love your fabric choice and the drop waist. super cute!
What an awesome pattern! Would love to give it a go for my two little ladies!i
So cute! And that pattern truly does look versatile.
Natalie is soooo adorable in that outfit! Gonna have to check out those boots too. And you’re right, so many options with this pattern. It could make one’s head spin!
Love this pattern. I would love to make a few myself! Thank you!
Kathryn
I think anything you put on Natalie is adorable but I LOVE that dress with the leggings and boots! eek so cute
Super cute with tights and boots!
Would love to win! Natalie’s looking older, so cute! I remember her crawling back during PR&P pics 😉
I love your version of this pattern – it’s the first one to really catch my eye! I’d love to win a copy!!
Such a sweet and comfy-looking bateau! Your daughter is absolutely adorable!! Would love to win this pattern, thanks for the chance.
Thanks for the opportunity
What a cute dress!!
What a sweet pattern. I see it working is so many different fabrics.
I have a daughter who would love to have a dress like that!
Love it Love
What a sweet pattern.
Adorable!! I'm sold on knit sewing now too. It's such a natural transition from beautiful summer dresses, to go into cozy soft knit dresses. Love it!
Love the dress pattern! My baby is only 8 weeks old but it never hurts to start stalking up on bigger patterns!
This is darling!
I'll have to go check out the other versions since I'm intrigued now
Absolutely adorable!
My daughter would love this!
Looks like a great pattern. Thx for the chance to win. Your little girl looks ADORABLE in it.
Natalie looks adorable!!! I'd love to try out this pattern for my own two girls.
Wow there's a lot of entries! I haven't sewed much lately for my oldest girls ages 16 and 14 but I'd love to try this for my littlest 11 month old! So sweet!
Love the dress! My almost 3 year old could need one 🙂
i can't wait to make this dress from girls. Being a mom of four girls, i love making clothes for them and myself. I just wished my teenager would let me make her clothes. Can't wait till my newborn is just big enough to make this dress for her.
Love this pattern! Thanks for the opportunity to win:) fancythatnotion at gmail dot com
Ohh, I would love to try this dress ! Thanks for this giveaway, I will keep my fingers crossed ! hi from Paris/
so cute! i love how comfy but still stylish is!
so cute. I always want to make my daughter cute outfits but chicken out.
My niece would look so cute in that dress!!!
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
I really like your silver and navy combination. I'd love to try this pattern, even if I don't win!
stylememary (at) gmail (dot) com
I've been seeing this dress everywhere and love it! So versatile!
Looks like a great pattern. I'd like to make dresses and tops for 4 of my 5 daughters with it! I think my 13 year old could help sew some of them!!
Thanks for the give-a-way!
Oh, what a beautiful pattern! Your fabric choices are excellent of course!
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