For this tour, I chose the Gingersnap Tunic and Dress which I hadn't sewn before. It's another adorable style that I know we'll get a lot of use out of.
The loose fitting kimono sleeve looks comfortable yet adorable with the pleated A-line skirt. The curve at the bottom of the front and back bodice is a great place to add some piping or trim to add a little flare to the dress.
I decided to go for a more casual feel using some stretch lace from JoAnn Fabrics and some more of the lovely stretch vera sateen in azure from Imagine Gnats (affiliate link). The lightweight feel of the striped lace mixed with the heavier sateen is a fun combination for spring and I love the way the blue really pops with the black and white stripes.
The neckline is squared to add even more interest to this great dress. It's a really quick sew (with illustrations helping you along the way) so I can see making a few of these in tunic length for school in the fall for sure.
The back has a button and loop closure that is tied into the back neckline facing which makes it even easier to sew. Please ignore the water spot in the pic above. It was damp out and she couldn't help running around the back yard before these pictures so it was bound to happen, hehe.
The sizing of the Gingersnap runs from 2t to 6 and I made Bean a size 4. It (along with the other patterns in the shop) is on sale for 25% off through April 25th using the code SPRINGSALE25 so take advantage and grab all three patterns today!
It's been a great tour, so don't forget to check out some other inspiring looks from the earlier posts!
