Happy Friday Readers!

So, if you’ve been following me for a while, you know I adore and appreciate vintage style looks and patterns; so when I came across the Opal Dress, I just had to have it! It came together so beautifully, I thought I’d share a small review with you.

Girls Vintage Dress PDF Pattern: The Opal Dress by Vintage Little Lady sewn by Candice Ayala

We shot these photos on a really windy and cold day, so it was rather difficult, but we got a few good ones as well as some video footage below: Just press play!


Pattern Description –  The Opal Dress by Vintage Little Lady

Opal vintage pattern is the epitome of the 1950’s fit & flare! This sweet dress is full of vintage delicate details sure to impress! Opal has a classy tailored  bodice with a full functional button front. Beautiful bust gathers, a feminine waistband, delicate neckline. Opal features a classic tea length & above the knee length. The last vintage touch to the Opal pattern is a stunning 2 1/2″ deep hem! – cited from website.

Pattern Sizing: Sizes 2T to 10 yrs. I made a size 5 determined from her height.

Girls Vintage Dress PDF Pattern: The Opal Dress by Vintage Little Lady sewn by Candice Ayala

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern once you were done sewing it?  YES

Were the instructions easy to follow?  Yes.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  I added inseam side pockets.

Girls Vintage Dress PDF Pattern: The Opal Dress by Vintage Little Lady sewn by Candice Ayala

What did you dislike about the pattern? Not a thing!

What’s your favorite thing about the pattern?  I absolutely adore the vintage look and style of the neckline and bodice.

Girls Vintage Dress PDF Pattern: The Opal Dress by Vintage Little Lady sewn by Candice AyalaGirls Vintage Dress PDF Pattern: The Opal Dress by Vintage Little Lady sewn by Candice Ayala

Fabric Used: Whistler Studios Roslyn Dotted Floral Yellow from Windham Fabrics

Whistler Studios Roslyn Dotted Floral Yellow Fabric

Where can I find this pattern?  You can find the Opal Dress Girls HERE and Tween HERE. Oh! There’s also a matching doll pattern you can make for your child and her doll,  HERE, or the Bundle complete with a bow pattern HERE.

Would you make this pattern again?  YES! I do want to do a really vintage style photoshoot   to go with that old vintage suitcase I got from goodwill I posted about some time ago and this dress would be perfect.

 

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Anything you would do differently? Aside from adding the side pockets, No.

And that’s it for todays post guys! Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend! TGIF!

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