It’s my turn on the Roly-Poly-Along! My friend, Rachael, from Imagine Gnats recently released her first sewing pattern, and it’s such a fun wardrobe basic for little girls! Not only do I get to share my first Roly-Poly with you today, but you also have a chance to win a Roly-Poly pattern of your own!There have been some absolutely amazing Roly-Polies sewn during the blog tour. You have to check out this one and this one and this one and, of course, the knit roly poly here! The creativity left me sitting with my mouth open wondering what I was going to do. I really love the simplicity of the pattern, though! And, if you know me, you know that I’m all about practicality and quick gratification. So, I just went with what I love, and I’m so happy that I did.Based on measurements, I cut out the size 1 for Katie. She’s tall and thin and normally wears a size 2T, and the size 1 fits beautifully!I decided to skip the side seam pockets but extend the tunic to dress length. To do that, I taped the pattern pieces together like Rachael recommends, then I drew a straight line across the center of the pattern, cut the pattern in half, added about 4″ and taped it all back together.I adore the bicycle twill that I found at Joann Fabrics for the main side, but I thought it needed a little something fun, so I drafted some elastic-top round pockets and sewed them up with fabric from the reverse side.I used metal snaps instead of buttons for the straps (mostly because they were fast and easy!)On the reverse side, I used yellow seersucker with white dots, also from Joanns.To complete the outfit, I added a pair of retro ruffled-leg bloomers. Aren’t they cute peeking out?Wait, though! That’s not all the Roly-Poly goodness you get from Fishsticks today! My amazing assistant, Leigh, is tagging along! You can check out the Roly-Poly she sewed for Missy over on her blog, Rooibos Mom.Now for the giveaway! Just leave a comment telling me who you know that would love a handmade Roly-Poly, and register your entry in the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway will run through Saturday, June 1st, and the winner will be announced on Monday, June 3rd.a Rafflecopter giveaway
Be sure to check out the rest of the Roly-Poly-Along:
The Roly-Poly-Along Blog Tour & Giveaway!
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Cathy Robillard says
Love those rompers and dresses. I would love a handmade roly-poly. Enter me in the giveaway and wish me luck I Want ONE!!!
thanks cathy
trish hanson says
I would love to win this pattern. I have 3 grandgirls to sew for and one on the way! Thanks for the chance to win! I love all your creations and receive your email everyday!
Faith says
How so very cute – I don’t have a granddaughter but I do have a niece who would look cute in this!
Fawn B. says
I have a friend with a 3 y/o and a newborn baby girl; I’m sure she would love one of these!
Stacy Alfano says
I have a two year old who would look adorable in this pattern!
Kris C. says
My niece is 17 months, and I’ll bet my sister-in-law would love this on her daughter!
Elisabetta says
definitely my little three year old girl, would love me to sew her this nice outfit ^_^
Amanda says
I’d love to make one for my daughter!
Lisa Lee says
I would love to win this so I can make lots of cute dresses for my littlest granddaughter. She’s soon turning 1 and I’m in the middle of making her some dresses right now but they’re not as cute as that pattern!
Kristin says
I would love to win this pattern because I have seen numerous versions of the roly poly and every single one is adorable! It would be a great summer pattern for my girls!
Brenda Melahn says
I would love to try this for my 2 granddaughters, my girlfriend’s new great granddaughter, and my daughter-in-law’s new niece! Adorable!!
CraftyHourMom says
Your roly poly is beautiful!! And how can Katie be so big already??! I guess my baby will be wearing size 2T in the next while too… I know a little lady who would love one – Abigail! It looks like the perfect pattern for a breezy hot summer day top/dress. I’d love to try it out for Sewing to Rebuild as well.
Thanks for the chance!
Kathy Gates says
Oh My!! I have 3 years old and 1 year old granddaughters! This would be so cute done in matching fabrics. Hoping I win!! Thanks for having this awesome giveaway!! 🙂
kathy h says
Very cute outfits. I know my new granddaughter would love that. Thanks for the chance.
Niki says
My sweet niece, Maisie! She would like stinkin’ cute in a Roly Poly!
nicole weiss says
i would love to make this for my neice
Cal says
My daughter would love one of these pinafore! How versatile, I find you may wear them in summer or winter as a jumper layer over a tee and leggings.
Chelle Chapman says
I have a Grandbaby girl who would look Angelic in this style dress!!!! Thank you for the giveaway!!
Melanie Dohojda says
So cute, love the pink bike fabric. I would make one for my niece. An adult size would be so cool for a shirt.
Sara Hampton says
My daughter would love it!
Allison R says
So cute!! Definitely for my daughter! She’s almost 2 and I love sewing for her!
Amy says
How adorable! Love it!
Amy says
Forgot to add my twins daughters would love it!
Carol Carman says
I do a lot of sewing and would use this pattern over and over and over! It’s precious! Thank you for entering me in the Roly Poly giveaway.
Bekah says
I love that pattern!! It’s so sweet and summery! What a great addition to any summer wardrobe!
Bekah says
This would be great on my 9 month old and my 10 year old!
martha mollett says
My niece
Raina DelRio says
My daughter and my niece would love a handmade Roly-Poly
Emily says
My daughter would love for me to have this pattern.
Trudy says
I would love to make one for my friend’s 2 year old daughter.
Jurgita says
Hi there!
What a great dress! 🙂 I’d really like to make one for my two little girlies as well 🙂 Best wishes from LITHUANIA, hope I’ll be the first one to make these dresses out there 😀 🙂
lesley says
no kids so I would have to make it for my girlfriend’s daughter
Judith Martinez says
I think my 1 year old and 7 year old would both look adorable in these dresses.
Casey says
This is adorable! I would make them for my youngest who will turn two in August! Well she’ll only be the youngest for about 6 more weeks. 😉
Amy says
I’ve got a little niece who would love one of these!
sandra varn grøne says
both of my girls would love this dress, and so would their mom 😉
Rebecca Holmes says
My daughter would LOVE this pinafore! So cute even my picky niece would like it!
SHIRLEY says
Love this pattern for my granddaughter and great niece, could find fabric in all my quilt stash.
Marie-Aude says
I know the perfect little girl, my goddaughter . And also her big sister.
Tammy B says
My daughter would love for me to make her this 😀
mary says
I love this version – well done. I’m not convinced my girls would be so keen on this pattern, but have 2 little nieces that I’m sure would look adorable in them!
Cheryl Gunderson says
I just love this adorable pattern. My daughter’s church group does a lot of charity sewing and disaster relief. If I win, I would donate the pattern to them. After I used it to make my own donations, of course!
Angie Clark says
I love the seersucker, and the dress length also! I would love to make a few Roly-polys using some large “saved” prints.
Pam Jones says
I can’t wait to make a couple for my friends little girl! They just lost their home to a tornado!
Angie Eldridge says
So nice! I would love to win this pattern to make up for my two little girls!
Valerie Boudier says
No little girls around in friends or family at the moment, however I’d love a copy of the pattern for future use
Jodi J says
This is so cute!!! It would look great on my little girl – I especially love the little bloomers to match!
Libby H says
My daughter. This is adorable! Thanks for the chance!
Deborah says
My friends daughter would love a dress like this – living in the tropics it would be perfectly cool to wear!
Kathy Davis says
My granddaughter Nellie would love a Roly Poly dress.
Heidi K says
Both of my daughters would look cute in these, especially the younger one.
Kate Gooden says
I have a friend with two gorgeous girls – one 4 weeks, the other 15 months. They would both look adorable in these dresses!
Nancy Miller says
I love the surprise of the seersucker for the reverse! Thanks for the chance to win
AmandaK@whatthebobbin says
I would love to make one for my 2 year old daughter.
Katie says
My daughter and my niece would love a roly-poly.
Susan says
My two daughters and many nieces would love a roly-poly. Plus, we have several stuffed animals that would demand one of their own!
ANGI HARRELL says
I would love to make for my Great Niece Bella.
usairdoll says
Such a darling pinafore you made. Cute pockets and great idea using snaps. Hoping for a granddaughter one of these days, hehe but until then there are lots of great nieces I know that would love a pinafore.
Thank you and Rachael for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Sue Gray says
This lil pinafore is absolutely adorable & what an easy one to do !! Love it !!
emilia says
Yo! My babaloo sweetness wants one!
Thanks bunches!
Rubberduckywon at gmail
Aimee says
I have 3 girls that would adore this little outfit!
usairdoll says
Oh so cute! I have several great nieces that would love a Roly-Poly Pinafore! I have a grandson and hoping for a granddaughter soon, hehe. I ‘d love to make one of these! Or several of these actually. Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Janice Hartley says
My granddaughter would be so cute in this outfit and she loves new clothes. I would love to win it so I could surprise her with it! I love the outfit myself!
Kim says
My daughter! She is ALL about dresses and I’m always looking for great new ones to whip up for her!
lynn says
i have a friend who’s daughter is turning 3 soon-i’d make one for her. i love your version-i think i’d make it longer like yours. thanks!
Tambra Vandal says
A perfect summer outfit & my granddaughter will look so adorable wearing it!
magsiesss says
This is absolutely gorgeous … i know a few little girls that would look fab in this outfit