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Sometimes patterns are so simple and sew up it's hard to believe I don't get around to doing them quicker. I pinned this one year ago... why oh why did it take me so long to actually SEW this!? Hmm maybe because that post only gave an idea of the pattern, not one you could just print. Don't worry though I made sure to save my pattern to share with you. Which means you can print it out and be done with this cute dress in less than an hour!


Look at that girl! She is cuter than cute! And the dress is reversible! So she asked to wear it two days in a row. You know this aunt right here felt so very special that her little neice loved it so much.

My heart melts looking at how cute she is. Here's the pattern I drew out and used. It JUST fit her though (18months), the neck could have been a bit larger so if I were you I'd extend the straps by an inch (added into pattern PDF).

Download the pattern for free here.

Cut out two complimentary fabrics on the fold. Add a quick pocket if you like. Then place right sides facing together and sew along each armpit and then around the entire outer edge. Leave the top of a 4 straps open. Use one of these openings to pull entire dress through so it will be right side out. Iron flat and top stitch around all edges (just don't close off the strap openings yet). Final step, cross the straps in the back and fold over one edge so the front strap fits into the back strap piece, sew one line across each and you're done!

The back is open so make sure she's got a cute diaper cover on, her bum is suppose to stick out a bit. Another plus, this dress makes for super easy access when potty training, making this dress cute AND functional. Double bonus!

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There is a huge movement to shop local, which I fully embrase and love, but sometimes it's fun to see what other cultures and far away places have to offer. I say lets start a shop one on one movement. That's what Novica is doing, making it possible to shop directly with wonderful small artisans from around the world. No mass production here, just small batch, hand crafted art.

Whether it be Women's Clothing from Central America or Balinese Dangle Earrings or Peruvian Silver 950 Jewelry.  Know that you will be receiving something hand made along with a note from the creator. I loved receiving my item in a little gift bag along with a hand written note (thankfully also written translated into english for me). You can't get more personal then that!

I decided to get this leather cuff by Hariyono who resides in Bali. I love it! It gives every outfit a little bit of something extra. It's not too bulky that it gets in the way, and I love how the edge changes width, creating a beautiful spiral on your wrist.



I bet you are wondering about the giveaway right? The people at Novica gave me two $50 promo codes, one for myself to get something (the awesome leather cuff!), and one for you my awesome readers!

Since Novica ships products just about everywhere, everyone is welcome to enter the giveaway! To enter click on one of the links above (don't worry I don't get click through bonuses or anything, these are just some areas Novica wants to highlight) take a look around at what Novica has to offer, then come back here and tell me what you might buy! That's it! One entry per person, random.org will select the winner. You have until 8-9-13 to enter.



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