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.
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75 comments:

  1. Patty@inStitchesFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    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?

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  2. socksrockFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:30 AM

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

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  3. twelve30February 19, 2011 at 8:33 AM

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

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  4. TennjennyFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM

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

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  5. KristyFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

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

    (email enabled in blogger)

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  6. AprilMayAugustFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    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!

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  7. An Ivory BeautyFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    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

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  8. Shanea February 19, 2011 at 10:23 AM

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

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  9. Angela C.February 19, 2011 at 10:48 AM

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

    accoupons at gmail dot com

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  10. Katie@a mom, a wife, and a meFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

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

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  11. Bless by ToneFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    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

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  12. VirginiaFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    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!

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  13. nest full of eggsFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    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 !

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  14. KellianneFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

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

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  15. RachelFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

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

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  16. Courtney @ Sweeter Than CupcakesFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:11 PM

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

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  17. Seegmiller SixFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:13 PM

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

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  18. ChristieFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM

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

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  19. LyannaFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

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

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  20. Isabel CFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    me too!!!

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  21. CourtneyFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:44 PM

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

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  22. LeighFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:02 PM

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

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  23. CrafterellaFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

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

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  24. SarahFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I love them! thanks for the chance!

    sarah8914 at gmail dot com

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  25. Steve and KatrinaFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:48 PM

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

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  26. ericaFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:21 PM

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

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  27. feliciaFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I would totally want one for me!

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  28. Photo MommyFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    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!

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  29. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    love love love it!

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  30. marisaFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    love the can can skirt!

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  31. Vicki in UTFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    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

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  32. KristinFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wonderful!
    krisstout(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  33. SarahFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    my girl really needs a twirly skirt!

    smprescod(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Mama LuscoFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Love this one! mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  35. Rohini ThomasFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    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.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    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

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  37. ElsFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    So cute, I would love to make them!

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  38. ShannyFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:01 AM

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

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  39. Lee AnnFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:21 AM

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

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  40. KirstenFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:54 AM

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

    kirsten_13@hotmail.com

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  41. Stephanie RoseFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

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

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  42. The DessellesFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    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

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  43. sallyFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

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

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  44. SarahFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM

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

    sassysarahl@hotmail.com

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  45. The Wynn FamilyFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM

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

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  46. RachelFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

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

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  47. EmilyFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    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

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  48. mrshFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I would love to win! Those are adorable!

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  49. JessicaFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:06 PM

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

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  50. JoyFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:14 PM

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

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  51. SaschaFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    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.

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  52. Mommmmmm!February 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

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

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  53. kelliemorganFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    That version is delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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  54. RebaFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    So cute. Please enter me in the drawing.

    Thanks.

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  55. sew happy StacyFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

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

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  56. AmandaFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:20 PM

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

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  57. Kendra (AquaMom)February 21, 2011 at 3:03 PM

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

    kendrahansen30(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:43 PM

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

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  59. lovemyabbie@gmail.comFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    oh please please please pick me :)

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  60. Jill FFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:29 AM

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

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  61. LauraFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM

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

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  62. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM

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

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  63. Karen G.February 22, 2011 at 1:04 PM

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

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  64. Rob, Ann, Ava, and BrooklynFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM

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

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  65. kristinorthFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Love it! Especially your rainbow version!

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  66. RossaliFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:42 AM

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

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  67. mama3davisFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I have two little girls that would love these skirts.

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  68. BarbaraFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:37 AM

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

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  69. TamaraFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Would LOVE this pattern! Thanks!

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  70. LeahFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:18 PM

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

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  71. Sonya ChengFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:43 PM

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

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  72. MollyFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:29 PM

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

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  73. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:43 AM

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  74. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    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

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  75. LoraFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    SO ADORABLE!! :)

    lorajarvis(at)gmail(dot)com

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