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:
Love those rompers and dresses. I would love a handmade roly-poly. Enter me in the giveaway and wish me luck I Want ONE!!!
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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!
How so very cute – I don’t have a granddaughter but I do have a niece who would look cute in this!
I have a friend with a 3 y/o and a newborn baby girl; I’m sure she would love one of these!
I have a two year old who would look adorable in this pattern!
My niece is 17 months, and I’ll bet my sister-in-law would love this on her daughter!
definitely my little three year old girl, would love me to sew her this nice outfit ^_^
I’d love to make one for my daughter!
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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!! 🙂
Very cute outfits. I know my new granddaughter would love that. Thanks for the chance.
My sweet niece, Maisie! She would like stinkin’ cute in a Roly Poly!
i would love to make this for my neice
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.
I have a Grandbaby girl who would look Angelic in this style dress!!!! Thank you for the giveaway!!
So cute, love the pink bike fabric. I would make one for my niece. An adult size would be so cool for a shirt.
My daughter would love it!
So cute!! Definitely for my daughter! She’s almost 2 and I love sewing for her!
How adorable! Love it!
Forgot to add my twins daughters would love it!
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.
I love that pattern!! It’s so sweet and summery! What a great addition to any summer wardrobe!
This would be great on my 9 month old and my 10 year old!
My niece
My daughter and my niece would love a handmade Roly-Poly
My daughter would love for me to have this pattern.
I would love to make one for my friend’s 2 year old daughter.
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 😀 🙂
no kids so I would have to make it for my girlfriend’s daughter
I think my 1 year old and 7 year old would both look adorable in these dresses.
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. 😉
I’ve got a little niece who would love one of these!
both of my girls would love this dress, and so would their mom 😉
My daughter would LOVE this pinafore! So cute even my picky niece would like it!
Love this pattern for my granddaughter and great niece, could find fabric in all my quilt stash.
I know the perfect little girl, my goddaughter . And also her big sister.
My daughter would love for me to make her this 😀
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!
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!
I love the seersucker, and the dress length also! I would love to make a few Roly-polys using some large “saved” prints.
I can’t wait to make a couple for my friends little girl! They just lost their home to a tornado!
So nice! I would love to win this pattern to make up for my two little girls!
No little girls around in friends or family at the moment, however I’d love a copy of the pattern for future use
This is so cute!!! It would look great on my little girl – I especially love the little bloomers to match!
My daughter. This is adorable! Thanks for the chance!
My friends daughter would love a dress like this – living in the tropics it would be perfectly cool to wear!
My granddaughter Nellie would love a Roly Poly dress.
Both of my daughters would look cute in these, especially the younger one.
I have a friend with two gorgeous girls – one 4 weeks, the other 15 months. They would both look adorable in these dresses!
I love the surprise of the seersucker for the reverse! Thanks for the chance to win
I would love to make one for my 2 year old daughter.
My daughter and my niece would love a roly-poly.
My two daughters and many nieces would love a roly-poly. Plus, we have several stuffed animals that would demand one of their own!
I would love to make for my Great Niece Bella.
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.
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This lil pinafore is absolutely adorable & what an easy one to do !! Love it !!
Yo! My babaloo sweetness wants one!
Thanks bunches!
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I have 3 girls that would adore this little outfit!
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.
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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!
My daughter! She is ALL about dresses and I’m always looking for great new ones to whip up for her!
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!
A perfect summer outfit & my granddaughter will look so adorable wearing it!
This is absolutely gorgeous … i know a few little girls that would look fab in this outfit