Kids Clothes Week - Project Two - Debbie's Tunic

Today is day four of Kids Clothes Week, and I am happy to show you my second completed project. 

Debbie's Birthday Dress pattern by lovely Suz of Sewpony has become one of my favourite. I have already made two dresses for Little Monkey using this pattern. You can see them here and here. I love the timeless style of this dress.

Recently Suz made a few changes to the pattern, so I was keen to try out an updated version of the pattern.

While she was sleeping, I made a new tunic for my daughter using Debbie's Birthday Dress pattern. I used pattern pieces for View 2, just subtracted the seam allowance from the front dress piece and placed it on the fold. I also shortened the length of the dress to make this cute tunic.



I wanted to make a peter pan collar which is included in the pattern. This is my first peter pan collar. I know it is far from perfect, but Little Monkey did not complain.

 
My first KCW project was almost rejected by Little Monkey because there were no pockets or buttons on it. I made sure I sewed enough buttons on this tunic to keep her happy. As you can see, there are two buttons on the front. I chose this button for the back closure.


You should have seen Little Monkey's face when I showed her the button. Her eyes got even bigger and she had a huge smile of her precious little face. She said it was a very special button. She instantly wanted to put the tunic on and even requested a photo-shoot! It makes me happy when Little Monkey loves things I make for her.

I think the updated version of the pattern is great. If you like it you can grab a copy of this pattern for only $5 until the 31st of October.

 


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  1. Suz24 October 2013 at 19:56

    Oh how cute!! It looks like a great fit. Thanks for using my pattern!!

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping24 October 2013 at 20:23

      Thank you Suz :) Little Monkey is very comfy in her Debbie dresses :)

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  2. Jenya @ While she was sleeping24 October 2013 at 20:29

    Thank you Amy :) She looks so grown up when her hair is up... unless I just imagine that?

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  3. Alisa @ A stitch in between24 October 2013 at 21:16

    Love the Peter Pan collar, it looks great, pretty sure you are the only one who can notice that it's not perfect! I have been wanting Debbie's dress for awhile.. can't beat $5, maybe it's a sign!

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping24 October 2013 at 21:21

      Thank you Alisa :) Does the collar really look good in the photos? Maybe I looked at it up close for too long hahaha $5 is a great offer, isn't it?

      Can you read Russian? Тест тест :)

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  4. Pam @Threading My Way24 October 2013 at 21:35

    Smart thinking to add the buttons to the front as well. A cute little tunic... looks great with that fabric and the Peter Pan collar.

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  5. Heidi Polcyn24 October 2013 at 22:40

    So cute! Love it in tunic length. I can't wait to make more of these for Miss O, it's such a great pattern!

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping25 October 2013 at 07:24

      Thank you Heidi :) Miss O will have a wardrobe filled with Debbie dresses before she knows it :)

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  6. Shell25 October 2013 at 10:45

    Very cute, love the collar, fabric & tunic length. How would you compare the two versions? I haven't bothered updating, as the original fits Miss M fine, but I'm wondering if I should update after all, Miss A is more a longer leaner girl.

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping25 October 2013 at 20:48

      Thank you Michelle. I loved the original version as well, and the fit was really good for my Little Monkey. She is also skinny and tall. The new version of the dress is a few cm longer, and I absolutely love the new fit around the shoulders/arms. Unfortunately I don't have any photos of LM with her arms up in her tunic so the difference is not noticeable in these photos. I think Suz will be happy to e-mail you an updated version. Personally I will stick with an updated version from now on.

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  7. Elizabeth26 October 2013 at 02:14

    This looks fantastic as a tunic with the tshirt and jeans! I really need to pull this pattern out and give it a try. I've never made a peter pan collar but from the pictures yours looks great!

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping26 October 2013 at 10:08

      Thank you Elizabeth. it really is a great pattern and has a few very fun options :) This was my first go at making a peter pan collar, and I think I have worked out where I have gone wrong. I will need to make at least one more Debbie dress or tunic to try making a collar again hahahaha

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  8. Teresa27 October 2013 at 00:33

    I have this pattern and have not done a thing with it yet! Everything everyone makes from this pattern turns out super cute, and your tunic is right there! I love the fabric combo and that button is perfect!

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping27 October 2013 at 09:49

      Thank you Teresa :) The pattern is really great. One can customise it is so many ways, it really is awesome.

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  9. Unknown27 October 2013 at 07:59

    Well done, very cute (as well as the little princess!). And I like the fabric, so sweet!

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  10. Olga Becker @ Coffee+Thread27 October 2013 at 08:54

    Love the collar. I just made one too, for the baby. :)

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  11. Sacha27 October 2013 at 21:43

    Wow, wonderful colours, love the top!
    Thank you for visiting me through KWC, such fun to get to know new blogs like yours this week!

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    1. Jenya @ While she was sleeping27 October 2013 at 22:45

      Nice to see you here Sacha :) Yes I am enjoying looking through the projects and visiting other participants :)

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  12. Jane from Lil Pip28 October 2013 at 11:22

    Lovely! I can't wait to make the updated version. I think it will be perfect for my skinny mini!

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