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Fall Bateau Dress + Giveaway

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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聽Bateau Neck Top pattern plus the complementary dress extension pattern to one of my readers!

Simply leave a comment.

One comment per person.

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聽(silver dot is out of stock)
Tights: Target
Boots: H&M

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  6. 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.

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  8. 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!

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  15. 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

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  26. 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!

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  48. 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

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  72. 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!

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  73. 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]

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  88. 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

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  97. 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.

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  104. 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!

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  124. 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!

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  126. 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.

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