I’ve used this pattern four times now.  That’s what I call good value!  Stella has just begun wearing the view F version I made for Clare back in 2007, and it looks so sweet on her that I decided to pull out the pattern and make another one.

Once I pulled out the pattern pieces I discovered that I’d originally sewn this in size 5. Stella is four years old and is skinnier than Clare was at the same age, but she’s taller, so I made size 5 again. It should fit her for a couple of years. It is rather loose across the back at the moment.

The bodice fabric is Kaffe Fassett quilting cotton, and the skirt is stretch denim. The ric-rac trim was crocheted by me, using Kate’s pattern. I attached it with a straight stitch around the front and bottom hem of the skirt and across the front seamline.

This really is a delightful pattern. Unfortunately it is out of print – if you’re looking for it I think you’d need to scour eBay or Etsy – or choose something similar.  It’s also a fast sew.