I’m happy to be part of the Girl’s World blog tour today! Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom, along with Dolin O’Shea and photographer Tim Geaney have created a charming and delightful book for fancy girls everywhere.
Published by my favorite publisher, Chronicle Books (I’m a bit biased here), the well-crafted book is as beautiful in its design as it is in content. I love the use of Jennifer’s fabric designs throughout the book, as well as the fancy lettering, silhouette artwork and the special details like the pink satin ribbon that ties the book together.
I had the opportunity to meet Jennifer and buy an autographed copy of the book from her a few weeks ago at Intown Quilters here in Atlanta. There are 21 projects in all including dresses, accessories and home décor. One of my favorites is a cute puppy dog named George that looks so easy to make, you could probably whip up a bunch of them as party favors. The dog, as well as some other crafty projects in the book, could easily be made with your child.
The clothing patterns in the book include four dresses, two aprons, and a ballet skirt. I decided to make the most simple of the dresses, the Tallulah Halter Dress (see photos below).
Since I started at 8pm last night, it’s a good thing that it was an easy one. The dress came together in just over an hour and has an easy-wear style perfect for hot summer days. This time I stuck to the pattern pretty closely, which is a pretty amazing feat for me. I used a size small pattern (4-5) for my petite six-year-old and it worked out really well with no adjustments needed. The instructions were clear and well-illustrated.
I used a vintage-inspired floral from Urban Chik’s Dream On collection for Moda.
If you have a girly-girl in your life who loves frilly, sparkly things, you’ll love this book! Here’s the full blog tour schedule, so you can check out some of the previous posts and keep up with those coming up.
Monday, June 13: Easy Crafts
Tuesday, June 14: Li’l Magoolie
Wednesday, June 15: Whip Up
Thursday, June 16: Patterns by Figgys
Friday, June 17: The Long Thread
Sunday, June 19: Mod Podge Rocks!
Monday, June 20: Babble.com
Tuesday, June 21: Bolt Neighborhood
Wednesday, June 22: West Coast Crafty
Thursday, June 23: Everything Etsy
Friday, June 24: Hodge Podge Farm
Monday, June 27: CraftSanity
That dress is gorgeous!!! I love it! Great fabric choice!
I’m having a great time following the book reviews! I’m always thankful for “real” people reviews (knowing I’m not the only one who would be doing something at the last minute!) and hearing how easy the patterns are! I can’t wait to get my own copy and make some frillies for my daughter!
The book is great. I saw it yesterday and loved browsing through it. It is definitely on my wish list.
I’ve had this book on my wish list since I first saw her showing things on her blog about it. It looks like a great book and that dog you mentioned I just love. He’s too cute. Jealous you have an autographed copy.
I love this book! I was looking for some dress patterns for my girls’ bridesmaid dresses for my sister’s wedding when I came across the book (only saw the cover and knew I would find the right dress). I started on the Josie dress today and it is coming along so well (I made the mistake and assumed I had a zipper at home). I am pretty upset that I will only be able to finish it tomorrow, because I can’t wait to see my girls in the dress. The instructions are straight forward and easy to follow. This is a fantastic book that every mum with little girls should have at home. Oh and I love that the sizes go up to 14.
The fabric choice is great and very neatly done.
Love your version of Tallulah! Perfect print for that dress too! 🙂
It’s that caravan I want! x
that book looks so adorable! Love the way that dress turned out!
I really have to get a copy of this book now!!! Thank you for a wonderful review.
Your dress came out beautifully! I love the easy wear of a halter dress! I am totally in love with this book and my girls are really enjoying all of the projects too! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the great review on this book. I have yet to see it at my local bookstore. I’m keeping my eye out though!
the dress turned out fabulous ! i really like that vintage-inspired fabric too 🙂
( btw, i used that same fabric when i sewed my daughter a skirt http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2011/02/girls-charm-pack-skirt.html )
Love the dress!! My girls would love one just like it 🙂 I really want this book!!
The book tour is going so fast. I have loved getting to know the faces behind names and learning more about Jennifer and loving her book. Thanks for an op to win the book.
Gosh that’s pretty, Ellen. I love the projects I’m seeing come out of this book!