So last week after releasing the free Dulcie dress pattern, I also promised that for the next few Fridays there would be some sewing goodness and surprises happening here on the blog.  I hoped to have my new sewpony pattern shop up and running today, but it is not quite ready. So instead, I thought I would run a giveaway!  I made this Dulcie dress a few weeks back, and for those who have sewn up the pattern, you will recognise the pretty fabric I used for the photographic instructions.  This particular dress was made with the first draft of the pattern, so the sleeves are too tight. In the finished pattern, they are a lot looser and don't pinch under the arms like they do in the photo below.

Thankyou to Marte from Compagnie M for generously offering one of her beautiful Mara blouse patterns to one of my readers last week during her pattern launch.  The lucky sewer to win this fab pattern is.....

I wasn't really planning on joining in with Kids' Clothes Week this season, since we are mid winter here in Australia, and I knew most people would be posting great summer stuff.  But, after being asked by Meg to guest post on the KCW blog, I decided to join in anyway.  The first thing I have sewed up for the week actually fits in with the Summer season.  It's another version of my upcoming digital pattern - Debbie's birthday dress.  You can see the original versions of the dress and introduction to the pattern here and here.

 

Read on to find out how to win one of two of my patterns before my official 'launch' next week.  The pattern is almost ready - just a few last minute tweaks... 

I love how easy this view of my dress is to sew up.  Once I had it all cut out, I had it sewn and pressed within an hour.

The hemline sits just above the knee - not quite as short as Debbie wore hers, but I think much more wearable.

For some reason, Issie loves pretending she is a cat.  She donned her cat mask and had me crawling around on all fours being the Mummy cat.  She played the kitten, while Juliette was 'owner' and Emily was the puppy dog.  Love being a Mum!

 

Now, onto that GIVEWAWAY!!  My pattern will be ready for purchase next week.  You might see a couple of versions this week for KCW from my lovely pattern testers.  I also have a fabulous blog tour arranged for early August, where you can see some different versions of my pattern.  But for now, I am offering a FREE PATTERN to two readers.  To enter, you need to be a follower of my blog (via Google friend connect or Bloglovin' - links on my sidebar).  Simply leave a comment to let me know you would like one, and if you are a new follower, let me know you have followed sewpony.  If you do not have a blog, make sure you leave your email address if it is not connected to your profile.

The giveaway will be open until the end of Kids' Clothes Week - Which will be 12.00 midday Monday 22nd July (AEST), Sunday night for Northern Hemisphere readers.  I will draw the winners at random and post the winners later on Monday.

 Good Luck!

 

Thank you to everyone who entered my Belgian style giveaway.  There were 48 comments, 45 of which were entries in the giveaway.  The computer says....comment number 3 is the winner!

I have been on a bit of a roll with the sewing lately.  The clothes production will slow down a bit as I focus on my sister's flowergirls' outfits and Juliette's quilts, but I have just a couple more summery things on the agenda before then.  

Here is a little linen/cotton shirt I made for Issie.  I adapted this pattern by changing the sleeve shape and adding elastic through to allow the sleeve to gather.  I also pleated the bib.

The elastic at the back helps to keep the shirt fitting nicely and makes it easy to get on and off.

Here is geranium dress number 2 (pattern details and dress number 1 here) - in a cotton lawn for Juliette.  My sister began this one for her six year old daughter, but something went wrong with her sizing and she ended up with a half finished bodice that was way too small.  So lucky Juliette scored.

This is the gathered skirt version and I did the little V notch on the neckline.  Fabric from Spotlight.  It is very light and floaty.

Dress number 3 is made from some hot pink cotton that has been sitting in my cupboard for a couple of years.  My friend Inala gave me a bag of fabrics that she thought I might find a use for.  I probably wouldn't choose a pink this bright but Isabella loves it and I think it will be a good kinder dress. 

Collection Two