The Antalya Dress

I am so in love with this dress! It is the new - released yesterday! - Antalya dress pattern by Kid Approved for the Spring/Summer 2015 collection of Willow & Co. 



Olga, the face behind Kid Approved is one of my most dear sewing/blogging friends.  I really hope one day one of us have the chance to cross the big pond so I get to meet this wonderful human being. 
We "met" about one year ago when I had the chance her Mulberry Tunic pattern (also for Willow & Co.). She told me later on that she wasn't going to choose me for some reason but I am so thankful that she ended up doing it. The Mulberry is one my favorite PDF patterns ever and certainly one of my sewing staples.

This time I had the chance to test her new dress pattern and I am in love... (Yes, I realize I am repeating myself.) This pattern is amazing!

The instructions are easy to follow. There are clear graphic images to guide you step-by-step. 
It comes in sizes 12 months to 12 years - isn't it great? 
This dress has an original design and it offers two back closure options - button loops or exposed zipper - both of them super easy to make -, dolman sleeves and front and back curves that look like princess seams with some gathering on the sides - it's adorable! These side panels allows you to play with colors and prints. The piping is optional but you already know how much I love piping so I had to go for it. :) 

I have used a floral quilting cotton (surprising, right? :) ) and a solid cotton. I love this mint (? aqua?) color! I have used a coral solid cotton for the back. I am not sure I love it though... Both solids coordinate perfectly with the floral colors but I am not sure I love them in color blocking...

When I was going through my piping stash - in every color and print (floral, stripes, dots...) that is on the face of the Earth :) - I came across this golden piping and I knew it had to be it! The floral print has some leaves in a dark mustard yellow that looks just like golden leaves - can you spot them? I think it was the perfect match!

The button is a vintage one from my granny's stash. I am so thankful I got to keep so many great buttons from her...

You can get your Antalya pattern for an introductory (reduced) price here until April 26th.

If you would like to see more versions take a look at all these versions my fellow testers made. They are amazing!

You can get a preview of all the 5 patterns for this SS15 collection on this lovely lookbook! 

I was lucky to test one more pattern and I will be blogging about it soon!

Happy sewing!