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2.19.2011

Pattern Review-- The Can-Can Skirt and GIVEAWAY!

How many of these have I sewn?  I am not sure I can count them all!   How many more color combinations are there?  Well, I just discovered yesterday that the nylon chiffon is dye-able!  Hmmmmm. . . .

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Pattern Format:  pdf Pattern

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Sizes Included:  EVERY size!

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What I like about this pattern:  Ummm, have you SEEN this skirt?  Fabulous!  It is like the an updated version of a pettiskirt.  AND you can make it in any size!  Don't you just want to make one for yourself?

You can also purchase production licenses from Dana so that you can make and sell the skirts in your own etsy store.  If you are like me and always trying to find a way to make a little money with your hobby, this is great.

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Anything I would change:  Well, in order for the pattern to be in any size, you have to do some of your own math.  Not a big deal really, just takes a little more time.  Also, the skirt is a little time-consuming.  It can be slightly tedious, but hello?!?  Totally worth it!

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Where to purchase the pattern:  The pattern is available on Dana's blog.

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Dana is giving away two copies to you!  How generous is that?  Just leave a comment here and I will randomly pick a winner on Feb. 26.

75 comments:

Patty@inStitches said...

In the 1950's my babysitter wore prom dresses like this!
In the 1970's I bought them at rummage sales for 25 to 50 cents and repurposed them for princess and ballet costumes for my girls!
There really is nothing new under the sun, is there.....

Has anyone tried home-dying chiffon yet?

socksrock said...

I've been wanting to try this skirt for a while, they are so cute!

twelve30 said...

These little skirts are so cute - would love to be a winner. Thanks.
twelve30@gmail.com

Tennjenny said...

I'd love this pattern! I've used several of her free patterns, and they're all great. thanks!

Kristy said...

Adorable! I know 2 princesses here that would love for mommy to win this pattern! ;) Thanks for the chance!

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AprilMayAugust said...

You know, I have actually made this skirt before (when she first released it) but I would love to have a copy of the actual pattern so I can do it again (and better next time!)
Thank you for the chance to win!

An Ivory Beauty said...

I would love to have this pattern I know a few girls who would love to get these as birthday gifts!

-Paty
angel.baby.paty@gmail.com

Shanea said...

Wow- I know a little lady who would be a twirling little thing in this one! Stunning!

Angela C. said...

I would love to win this pattern. It would be perfect for my daughter's 3rd birthday party!

accoupons at gmail dot com

Katie@a mom, a wife, and a me said...

I have a twirly little girl drolling at the screen right now! That is yummy! hello dying! simplelilcowgirl @ yahoo . com

Bless by Tone said...

I want this pattern... I tried to make one, but would really like a tutorial or even better, a pattern... pick me, pick me, please. Tone

Virginia said...

Oh me oh my! I have 2 girls that would love their Mommy to make them a can can skirt! Thanks for your generosity Dana!

nest full of eggs said...

i have been enjoying your pattern review month, even though i haven't been chiming in everytime, i've been reading them. i haven't sewed the can can skirt yet for my daughter, but would love to give it a try, so please enter me in your generous giveaway, thanks !

Kellianne said...

LOVE IT! I have a little niece that would look so beautiful in one of those skirts. <3

Rachel said...

One of the first reasons I started searching blogs was ideas on how to make this skirt.
thanks,
Rachel

Courtney @ Sweeter Than Cupcakes said...

I've admired these skirts on your blog before. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern!

Seegmiller Six said...

Love it! my little RAchel would abosolutely adore one! :)

Christie said...

I have been eying that skirt pattern for a while - I know my girls would love them!

Lyanna said...

Ohh, I love love this skirt! Would be so happy to win the pattern.

Isabel C said...

me too!!!

Courtney said...

I have been dying tonmake one of these. thanks to you I might get the opportunity...thanks for the chance to win!!!

Leigh said...

Oooooh this pattern has been on my "must try" list forever! Thanks for the chance!

Crafterella said...

Wow, nylon chiffon is dye-able!!! I really would love to have this pattern. BTW, where do you get nylon chiffon?

Sarah said...

I love them! thanks for the chance!

sarah8914 at gmail dot com

Steve and Katrina said...

I'd love to win the pattern! Cute skirt.

erica said...

I've always wanted this pattern. It's awesome! I hope I win :)
webduck27(at)gmail(dot)com

felicia said...

I would totally want one for me!

Photo Mommy said...

I always wished that I would have made one when her tutorial was up! I have a little girl who would think that this was the best skirt EVER!

Unknown said...

love love love it!

marisa said...

love the can can skirt!

Vicki in UT said...

So cute, this reminds me of the full half-slips we used to wear when I was a child. My granddaughters would love it.
vmfisher at yahoo dot com

Kristin said...

Wonderful!
krisstout(at)hotmail(dot)com

Sarah said...

my girl really needs a twirly skirt!

smprescod(at)gmail(dot)com

Mama Lusco said...

Love this one! mamalusco at ortelco dot net

Rohini Thomas said...

ooooh! I like this so much mote than pettiskirts - more wearable I think. I would love to make one of these for my 3 year old.

Anonymous said...

Uh - I'd love to try this pattern. Am eying it for a while already :-) is 9 months too young to wear this? iris_dypka(at)web.de

Els said...

So cute, I would love to make them!

Shanny said...

Yes, I do want to make one for myself :)
shangalonline at gmail.com

Lee Ann said...

These skirts are way too cute!! I would love to win a pattern to make one!

Kirsten said...

I've been wanting one of these patterns, thanks so much for the chance to win one :)

kirsten_13@hotmail.com

Stephanie Rose said...

I LOVE THIS! Do you think it would be ok for a 27 year old to wear one?! :o)

The Desselles said...

Pretty please - my girls NEED these!! Both of their birthdays are coming up and I can picture the birthday photos already. I would be happy to send some for your advertising purposes!!

littlebroccoli@yahoo.com

sally said...

I just love those skirts. They would look so adorable on my girls. I sure hope I win.
sallybradley@gmail.com

Sarah said...

I love this skirt and I know my daughter would too!

sassysarahl@hotmail.com

The Wynn Family said...

I want the pattern... better yet how much would you charge for making me two??

Rachel said...

Is it bad that I would make myself one before I made one for my 3 year old?

Emily said...

i love the can can skirt! i'd love to have a pattern so i could make one for my daughter!
emily.f.irby(at)gmail(dot)com

mrsh said...

I would love to win! Those are adorable!

Jessica said...

Super cute! My 2yo DD is so into "fancy ballerina dresses" lately. She'd love me to make her one!

Joy said...

I love this skirt!! Thanks for the chance to win the pattern.

Sascha said...

I'd love to try this skirt one day. It just looks so adorable you want to make one in every color of the rainbow.

Mommmmmm! said...

How fun is that skirt?!?!?! I would love to be entered in the giveway contest, I will keep my fingers crossed. :) Thank you!

kelliemorgan said...

That version is delicious. Thanks for sharing!

Reba said...

So cute. Please enter me in the drawing.

Thanks.

sew happy Stacy said...

My girls love those skirts and droll over them everytime we see them. I really should make them some.

Amanda said...

I have two little girls and they love to look alike, so cute can-can skirts would be perfect!

Kendra (AquaMom) said...

This is very sweet. I would love to try it out for costumes and dress up.

kendrahansen30(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Love it!! I don't know that I could make it..but I'd love to give it a try! :)

lovemyabbie@gmail.com said...

oh please please please pick me :)

Jill F said...

Those are way cute. That would be awesome for my girls.

Laura said...

So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
LauraL444 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

ADORABLE!!! Would love to win this so I can make one for my little girl :)
amywilkey(at)gmail(dot)com

Karen G. said...

Would love to win this--I've wanted it for awhile!
kgdive[at]kc[dot]rr[dot]com

Rob, Ann, Ava, and Brooklyn said...

OH my goodness these are so adorable! My girls would love some!

kristinorth said...

Love it! Especially your rainbow version!

Rossali said...

I've Admired These skirts on your blog before. They are wonderful and would be great to win:)

mama3davis said...

I have two little girls that would love these skirts.

Barbara said...

I have a 2 and a half year old who would probably never take this off! Thanks for the link to the pdf.

Tamara said...

Would LOVE this pattern! Thanks!

Leah said...

I love Dana and you!!! This would be great to have on hand for my three year old.

Sonya Cheng said...

Wow! I have two daughters and my 2 yr old would LOVE this skirt - I can see her twirling in it now! :)

Molly said...

SO cute! My daughter would love this...plus making them to sell...great deal! :)
thanks!

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Unknown said...

I have been looking for a cute dress for daughter's 1st birthday. She would look so cute in this skirt! jm.cupples@gmail.com

Lora said...

SO ADORABLE!! :)

lorajarvis(at)gmail(dot)com