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Merry Modkid Blog Tour // Dakota

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

Hello, and welcome, Modkid readers! When I was invited to participate in this tour, I couldn't say no. Because, holiday sewing!! Honestly, I always have grand intentions to sew holiday looks for my kids and myself but rarely actually accomplish it... So what better way to get something done, then to agree to a deadline!? Ha.

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

Ok, so on to what I did actually sew! I chose the Dakota pattern and lengthened it into a dreamy flannely comfy dress. I've had this look in my head for a little while, so I was so excited to finally cross it off the list.


Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

I made a size 3, with sleeves lengthened to a size 4 (and in hindsight, I should have widened the sleeves to the 4 at the bottom as well) and then measured her to see how much to lengthen the top to get the length I wanted. Since the top is already pretty full, I didn't really want to add any more to the width, so I kept the same width at the bottom of the dress as the pattern and drew a new line from the armsyce to the hem.

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

I love the little V detail at the neck. I added a little blingy ribbon for a bit more holiday feel and that sold her on the idea for sure!

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

I made this little faux fur vest using Sewpony's tutorial and the Rowan tee as my starting point.

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

She loves the vest, and I'm pretty pleased with it too! Something I'll do next time though, is to scoop out the armsyce some, especially if using a nonstretch fabric for the lining. It was one of those doh! moments as soon as I finished it and I'm still debating if I have the willpower to rip it open and fix it. I would maybe shorten it a bit as well next time. Overall though, we both absolutely love the holiday look! It's a little bit holiday, a lot cozy and super comfy. A win for everyone! 

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

Modkid Dakota & DIY Faux Fur Vest

Patterns Used:
     Dress: Dakota Top
     Vest: Rowan Tee
Fabric Sources:
     Dress, Faux Fur & Sparkle Ribbon: Joann Stores
     Lining for vest: Fabric.com

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13 comments

  1. I seriously want this whole look for one of my girls!! Such a great mix of texture and neutrals.

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  2. I love, love the Dakota Pattern (it fulfills almost all my 4yold girly daughter needs for tops, woven or knit, fleece tops, and now dresses!) and this dress with the gold accent... oh my, I know a certain miss that would so looove this one! (I'm thinking gold piping in the yoke seam would also be nice)

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  3. Beautiful dress!! And I love the sparkly ribbon detail. Thanks for participating. :)

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  4. Beautiful dress, such adorable girls.

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  5. Absolutely beautiful and modelled to perfection xx
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  6. It is a lovely dress. I too love the V shaped neckline. The dress looks great with the vest!

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  7. Love the dress, especially the gold at the neck, looks so comfy and stylish!

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  8. Both of these pieces are just adorable on your little girl! Being an Iowa girl, clothes like this are a must! I have a niece who would adore a faux vest in many colors and I would be tickled to make them. Thanks for the tips on enlarging the arm holes. That way, different pieces that are bulky can be layered beneath too. duchick at gmail dot com

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  9. This dress is so sweet and so comfy looking... I want to make it my size and one for my daughter.

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  10. This is so cute, would look great on my daughter, love the bling!

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  11. with so many little grand girls, this pattern would be fun to make. Love it in flannel. thanks for all the pictures of it.
    sewfabrics@outlook.com

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