Thursday, 9 February 2012

Pattern Review : Macy Dress and pdf Sewing Pattern Giveaway!

As promised in the previous post, I'm back with another pattern review from Petite Kids Boutique and this time I  sewed the Macy Dress!



When choosing the pattern I went straight to a pattern that includes a zipper option as I really, really want to learn the various ways of installing one. I tell you, after sewing hundreds of buttonholes for custom orders I am so sick of it I desperately need a different closure technique! Now, don't get me wrong, buttons are cute! But I personally find zipper easier to use when dressing the kiddos. If only the sewing of one is not as scary!


The construction of this dress is pretty straightforward, easy peasy. I sewed size 5T, a nice loose fitting, drop waist dress great for the active girl.

If you're scared of zipper, use the button option. I love it when pattern designers clearly show me step-by-step for both options. The zipper option for the Macy dress is using invisible (concealed) zipper and Wong (the designer) shows you how to do it when the dress is fully lined. I learned SO much from this pattern!! I feel like a "real" seamstress now that I know how to insert invisible zipper that is neatly sandwiched between the main and lining fabric, so cool!


Last weekend, the big family went to Port Dickson for a short getaway on the sandy beaches! It was a blast especially for the kids. I took the opportunity to take some photos of the lil model on the beach. 5 minutes was all I have before she screamed for her swimsuit lol!


All in all, as previously confirmed, Petite Kids sewing patterns are indeed easy to use and the designer herself is very friendly and helpful. I had fun sewing the Ceci Shorts and the Macy Dress, thank you so much Wong! :)

The discount code in my previous post is still valid until 15 February 2012. And now Wong has generously offered to giveaway TWO pdf sewing patterns from her shop especially for my readers, yeay!

All you have to do to enter this giveaway is to visit Petite Kids Boutique etsy shop here, come back and leave a comment below, stating which pattern is your favorite. Please also leave your email address in the comment so that the pattern could be sent to you. I will choose 2 winners randomly on Sunday, 12th February 2012. Good luck!!

39 comments:

  1. That is a lovely dress.  Looks like a pattern I should try!

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  2. I really like the Sasha jumper dress. 

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  3. I like the Tiffany dress.  Thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. I like the Tiffany dress.  Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. hye there!

    i like the Sasha Jumper Dress
    email: mophiutrix@yahoo.com

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  6. i'm in love with Maia Dress!!

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  7. i'm in love with Maia Dress!!

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  8. hai..i love the maia dress pattern

    email: alyaadriana2010@gmail.com
    tq

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  9. i luv Lola Skirt!!
    mypreluv@yahoo .com

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  10. i luv Lola Skirt!!
    mypreluv@yahoo .com

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  11. Love the Tiffany Dress! TQ for the giveaway!
    annechan@yahoo.com

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  12. Love them all...  but if I were to choose, its lola skirt for baby girl. Thanks for the GA.

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  13. Love them all...  but if I were to choose, its lola skirt for baby girl. Thanks for the GA.

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  14. Gorgeous dress. I would love to have the Sasha Jumper Dress Pattern.
    Thanks to you and Petite Kids Boutique for having the giveaway :)

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  15. I like the Colette pattern. its nice with a plaid print

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  16. I like the Colette pattern. its nice with a plaid print

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  17. I like the Colette pattern. its nice with a plaid print

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  18. I would love to try the Macy dress! Now to check out the code. Thank you to you both! Pnaygrl@Hotmail.com

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  19. I would love to try the Macy dress! Now to check out the code. Thank you to you both! Pnaygrl@Hotmail.com

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  20. I love Macy Dress, so lovely.

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  21. I love Macy Dress, so lovely.

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  22. I would love to have the Macy Dress..it justt too lovely!!
    Thank you

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  23. I would love to have the Macy Dress..it justt too lovely!!
    Thank you

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  24. I would love to have the Macy Dress..it justt too lovely!!
    Thank you

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  25. this looks great!

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  26. this looks great!

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  27. I would love to have Colette dress pattern. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

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  28. I would love to have Colette dress pattern. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

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  29. I really love the sasha jumper and the dress you made, the Macy dress.  

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  30. I really love the sasha jumper and the dress you made, the Macy dress.  

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  31. Hi Zura,

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love the Tiffany dress!

    Syirin
    syirin@gmail.com

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  32. Hi Zura,

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love the Tiffany dress!

    Syirin
    syirin@gmail.com

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  33. Hi Zura,

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love the Tiffany dress!

    Syirin
    syirin@gmail.com

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  34. Thanks for the giveaway! I like the dress you made... would love to try the zipper too! The Macy smayo324@gmail.com 

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  35. Thanks for the giveaway! I like the dress you made... would love to try the zipper too! The Macy smayo324@gmail.com 

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  36. My favorite is the ceci shorts. Thank You for the giveaway
    mikthasq@gmail.com

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  37. My favorite is the ceci shorts. Thank You for the giveaway
    mikthasq@gmail.com

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  38. Your dress is darling!!
    From the Etsy pattens,  my fav is the 'Colette' dress. I would love to finally make Serena a formal Birthday and Christmas dress. Thank you for this give away and the last. ;-)
    Medea009@gmail.com 

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  39. Your dress is darling!!
    From the Etsy pattens,  my fav is the 'Colette' dress. I would love to finally make Serena a formal Birthday and Christmas dress. Thank you for this give away and the last. ;-)
    Medea009@gmail.com 

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