Thursday, December 5, 2013

25 Louisa Dress by Compagnie M

Hey there!
Have you seen Marte's latest pattern release? It's absolutely adorable! When Marte first posted about this dress (HERE), I was smitten and when I was invited to be part of the pattern tour, I was over the moon. 
Oh lucky-lucky me!
The dress is fully lined with a ginormous pocket in the front (perfect for little gatherers) and the back has an invisible zipper. Speaking of zipper…
guys…
this is my first attempt working with a zipper. Shocked? I am. You would think someone who has sewn for many years would be able to sew zippers in her sleep, but truth has it, I was afraid of them. What the heck was wrong with me?!!! Now I wanna sew zippers on everything!
The pattern came together smoothly. The directions and photos were easy to follow and it took me one afternoon to whip this up. What's really nice are the different options to create different looks and the pattern offers sizes 1yr to 10 yrs old. A whole lotta bang for your buck!
Usually I would make slight changes to a pattern to fit Lala properly or deviate from the instructions, but not this pattern. It's a really great pattern.
The fabric is Bark & Branch by Eloise Renouf, for Cloud9 Fabrics in organic cotton in Autumn Wonderland and Passing Clouds Gold. I purchased the fabric from Fabricworm. A great shop, btw.
Marte is offering a 10% discount on her new pattern. The code is Louisa10off and is valid until December 7th. Marte is also offering a combo pack of the Mara and Louisa dress for $16.31 (12 euros). Just hop over to her pattern shop (HERE).
If the discounts aren't enough, how about a giveaway?
 Feelin' lucky???
Just enter below for a free Louisa Dress pattern.
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Thank you so much Marte for having me on the tour!
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25 comments:

  1. eva mariaDecember 5, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Hi Venus! So funny to see we're put together in the pattern-tour… I used that same Cloud9 fabric for a blanket I made/posted three days ago! What are the chances?!
    I love this dress, the fabric is - needless to say - awesome, I really like the combination of the two!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      Thank you! The blanket you made is so beautiful. Stunning, actually! :)

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  2. Marte LambinDecember 5, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for this lovely Louisa! M

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 5, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      Thank YOU, Marte! You design such amazing patterns-I'm hooked for life!!!

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  3. UteDecember 5, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I think your dress is one of my favorite Louisas! Even though you paired two expressive fabrics, the result is so harmonious, looks right out of a boutique!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 5, 2013 at 10:59 AM

      Thank you, Ute! I am currently in love with this fabric collection. I have a little more to make something else… the question is, what? OH goodness, if it's anyone who makes gorgeous boutique-ish items, it's you!!!

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  4. ShinoDecember 5, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I also instantly fell in love with this pattern when I saw it, so I just bought it! Yay! Love your version and Lala with oversized skarf :)

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

      Thanks, Shino! You will LOVE this pattern. Yah… I think everyone needs an oversized scarf! ;)

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  5. Juffra ToertjesDecember 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I 've made some (3) verslons of the LOUISA-dress myself, but they are nothing compared to your stunning version!!!
    You're girl looks great with this dress!
    :)

    Deborasluijs.blogspot.com

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 7, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      Oh my goodness… you do amazing work! I was drooling over the coats you made. Thank you so-so much!!!

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  6. gailDecember 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    soooo adorable! i'm in love with this pattern, and that fabric is perfect. and what a cutie-pie she is!!

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  7. UnikuuDecember 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    so nice. i have seen this pattern in pinterest. must try. :)

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  8. OnceUpona SewDecember 5, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Ya for conquering zippers! I love your fabric choices they really make for a stand out dress!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM

      You should've seen me after I sewn the zipper… I was doin' the happy dance!

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  9. kristinDecember 5, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Oh she is so cute and I love your fabric choices! This is such an adorable pattern.

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 7, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      Ha! I was debating on posting some pics of Lala after I made her take off her scarf. NOT a happy camper. Cloud9 fabric is awesome. Thanks, Kristin!

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  10. YekaDecember 5, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Venus, cute dress and I like your choice of fabrics! Did you make Lala's tight and legs warmer too? Lala is so stylish from top to toes! Give my virtual hugs to her <3!

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 7, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      Hi Yeka! I made the leg warmers. I had extra rib knit fabric and thought it would be a cute addition to the outfit. The tights were from Target. Lala is a hug monster… be careful… she gives bear hugs! ;)

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  11. Mama DeborahDecember 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Very nice!

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  12. Jenya @ While she was sleepingDecember 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Clouds drifting over an Autumn forest - what gorgeous fabric! An absolutely fabulous choice of fabric for this dress. Love the square buttons, too :) I can hardly believe this was your first zipper! Well done :)

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    1. Venus-Suburbia SoupDecember 7, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      AH, I love your description! The fabric IS wonderful. Yup… first zipper (quite embarrassing). Thanks, Jenya!!!

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  13. AndyJanuary 22, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    About "Louisa Dress by Compagnie M" whatever you have shared here seems to me sound like very nice and I would like to know more about this issue. Thanks dude :)

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