Matinée Dress and Peplum Top Pattern Release Tester Tour

I am SOOO excited (and a little exhausted) that this day has arrived!  I have released my first garment pattern.  It is now available on both Etsy and on Craftsy – see those little boxes on the right?  Yup, just click on those and they’ll take you to my Etsy shop, or my Craftsy Pattern Store.

This has been a lot like sending your first born out into the world by herself.  Until a couple of weeks ago, only I had made this dress.  So imagine my happy dance and sometimes misty eyes as the testers’ versions began rolling in.  It’s so cool seeing something you imagined and sketched out well over a year ago take on so many different and interesting variations as it’s reinterpreted by each new maker.

The Matinée Dress and Peplum Top features a pseudo bateau neckline with a plunging open back. A simple sash at the empire waistline adds interest and closes the middle back. There are several options for customization: cap sleeves, a contrasting hem band, and dress or peplum lengths. Perfect for some afternoon entertainment – a matinée if you will! Sizes 12 months through 8 years.

This pattern features detailed illustrated diagrams, thorough step by step instructions, and guidance to help perfect the fit for a well-fitted final garment. All pattern pieces are full-sized and include seam allowances. The bodice is fully-lined and all seams are finished or enclosed for a professional result.

A special feature of this pattern is addition of layers, providing the ability to print only the size(s) desired.  Yup!  I put on my big girl panties and took the plunge to add layers to make everyone’s life a little easier.

To celebrate, I invited my fabulous testers to join me on a pattern release tour, so this week you’ll get to see their versions and reviews of the patterns.

Rachel at Nest Full of Eggs made this beautiful blue and pink pin dot version in the sleeveless bodice with knee length skirt.
Shino from Nutta! made a lovely yellow eyelet peplum top.  I was so thrilled that my idea to add an option for a top worked out so well!

And last but not least, Rachel from Once Upon a Sewing Machine made this adorable floral and striped peplum top!

Get your Matinée pattern at a discount through Friday using the code MATINEE20 on Etsy, or by using the already discounted listing on Craftsy.  I can’t wait to see your versions!

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4 Responses to Matinée Dress and Peplum Top Pattern Release Tester Tour

  1. carin van den berg April 21, 2014 at 1:04 PM #

    Congrats Jen. I will be getting this pattern soon!

  2. nest full of eggs April 21, 2014 at 2:33 PM #

    Congratulations Jennifer on your 1st garment pattern!
    I look forward to seeing all the pattern testing versions 🙂

  3. OnceUpona Sew April 23, 2014 at 10:54 PM #

    Thanks for including us! Love the pattern.

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