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Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Hi guys!!

It's just me, talking again about my favorite summer knit dress pattern for the little girlie!! This is the second Soleil Dress I've made for her and I'm not done yet. You can see the first one I made and read more about how much I love this pattern here. I've got at least one more planned after this. My theory is she really can't have too many comfy knit dresses in her closet!


Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Since i made the closed back version last time, I wanted to try the open back version for this one. Uber cuteness!!

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

O has a super teeny waist (as in she measure for 12-18mo on most patterns) but is a solid 2 in this pattern for the chest, so I did have a bit of an issue with the back gaping a bit. I followed all of Lauren's great tips on getting the right fit along with taking in the sides of the bodice by an inch and also tacked the top overlap down a bit. This made a huge improvement. The photo above she is pooching out what little belly she has so the gap looks worse than it really is. :) *Update: After a run through the washer and dryer the back opening is PER.FECT. Even though I had prewashed, the second wash made the opening shrink up just the right amount*

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

I spotted this knit fabric at Joann and immediately knew it would make the perfect Soleil. I'm pretty sure I was right!

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

This dress screams summer, and comfort. And ice cream. Or maybe the ice cream part is just me...

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

We are headed to the beach today and both Soleils are packed and ready to go! Can't wait to see her wear these on the boardwalk.

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

It passes the twirl test!

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

And is super comfy for running...

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Being silly...

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

And just lounging around...

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

Soleil Dress - Pattern By Selvage Designs

You want need this pattern!

Outfit details:
Dress: Soleil Dress by Selvage Designs (affiliate link)
Size sewn: 2
Changes made: Suggested adjustments for the open back, plus tacking down the top overlap a bit
Fabric: Main knit & ribbing=Joann
Shoes: Old Navy 
Hair bows: Target

Happy Sewing!

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2 comments

  1. Ahhhhh! So precious! I love the fabric and it definitely screams summer and ice cream. And those shoes...too cute!

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    1. Hehe, yay for ice cream! :) Those shoes kill me, I want them in my size!!!

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