Designer Pattern Swap :: Mainstreet Tee/Dress by Terra’s Treasures

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We’re at it again!  This Spring a bunch of designers got the crazy idea of swapping patterns and we had so much fun we set up another round of Designer Pattern Swap.  Last time I made the Iridis Dress by Sofilantjes and Arden still loves wearing that dress.

Mainstreet Dress Title

This time I got to choose a pattern from Terra’s Treasures to make.  Hadley was the recipient this time and she loves dresses and comfy knits, so I thought the Mainstreet Tee/Dress would fit the bill.

Main Street Tee 1

I had a fat half of this Lillestoff foxes print that I bought in a destash from Emrose, which wasn’t enough to do a bodice on it’s own.  A little creative blocking with the stripes I used for the sleeves and I ended up with a really fun dress – well, more tunic length since I didn’t add back the seam allowances and omitted the ruffles at the hem.  We’re still at the stage where we put leggings under dresses anyways, so it’s really all the same.

Mainstreet Dress 2

The Mainstreet pattern has options for a tee or dress length, and short or long sleeves.  The ruffles at the neck can be made with woven fabrics, but I just pulled in the same striped knit I used in the sleeves.  I also only used the smaller ruffle since I didn’t want to add in any other fabrics.  Check out those matching stripes at the side seam!

The pattern fits 6 months to size 10.  Hadley measures at the size 5 and I made a straight size with the blocking and omitted ruffles as noted.  Those would have added about another four inches, so a little above the knee on my crazy tall four year old.  The instructions are clear with color photos for each step.

Mainstreet Dress 3

As always, the true measure of a design is whether the recipient likes it.  Hadley did NOT want to take it off after it was done, and even wanted to show her pretty new dress to her sister Ardenah (what Hadley calls Arden) with great excitement.

There’s also an amazing giveaway!  Tons of patterns are available to be won using the Rafflecopter widget below:

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3 Responses to Designer Pattern Swap :: Mainstreet Tee/Dress by Terra’s Treasures

  1. marjolein November 16, 2015 at 9:58 AM #

    I really like all the patterns by sofilantjes!

  2. Sarah J. November 16, 2015 at 2:31 PM #

    I’m at my first stop, but planning to visit more! Love seeing all the creativity possible with these patterns. Not sure I have a favorite yet- so many lovely choices!

  3. Jodi November 17, 2015 at 1:50 PM #

    Restrictions (like lack of fabric) seem to make for the most creative projects. Very fun.

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