Hello friends!
It's been such a delight to see all the amazing things you're creating with the Building Block Dress book! With Halloween just around the corner, I know many of you are busy making costumes. But you're still finding time to sew dresses here and there, and some of you are even using the techniques in the book to adapt patterns for costumes—just as I had hoped! (I'm doing the same thing. You'll see soon.)
I've heard from quite a few of you that your kids are just as excited about the book as you are, and it seems many of your daughters are getting into the design spirit. As someone who became passionate about sewing through collaboration with my mom, I absolutely love this. Working together to pick out patterns, fabrics, and trims empowers kids and lets them express their creativity, even if they aren't interested in learning to sew themselves. I didn’t start sewing until college, but I learned so much about fashion by accompanying my mom to the fabric store and exploring different materials.
Collaborating also increases the likelihood that your kids will actually wear what you make for them, since they're invested in the process. With that in mind, I reached out to a few friends to share what they’ve been creating with their girls. Here’s what they’ve been up to.
Allison encouraged her daughter to draw a dress for her sixth birthday. The little artist not only designed the dress but also specified which prints she wanted. Allison managed to find fabrics that matched her daughter’s vision. Isn’t it great to have such a talented sourcing team? Here’s the initial sketch and the final dress.
[Image description: A hand-drawn sketch of a colorful dress with flowers and butterflies, followed by the completed dress photo.]
Doesn’t Allison’s daughter look thrilled with her new dress?
[Image description: A smiling child wearing the dress, posing happily in natural light.]
So precious. I’m sure this memory will last forever.
Melani’s daughter also drew a dress for her mom to sew. While they couldn’t find fox-themed fabric (we suggest this option!), they made a few adjustments to the design before completing the final version. I love seeing how kids imagine their clothes, don’t you?
[Image description: A simple pencil drawing of a dress with added details like stars and stripes, followed by the finished product.]
Melani shared that she and her daughter are currently working on a Halloween costume inspired by the Building Block Dress. The little designer wants to be a “nature queen,†complete with specific instructions. They’re still having so much fun experimenting with the book. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
Leslie received her book just in time for their annual family photoshoot. She picked fabrics from her stash that suited the occasion, ensuring everyone would be happy with the results. It’s a fantastic approach—too many choices can overwhelm anyone, especially kids. By narrowing down the options, Leslie helped her girls focus on designs they loved. Interestingly, when they learned they’d be featured on the blog, the girls redrew their dresses. Here are the original and final sketches.
[Image description: Two sketches side by side—one slightly rougher than the other, both featuring hedgehogs and flowers.]
[Image description: Photos of two dresses based on these designs, both featuring coordinating colors but unique touches.]
I hope this book inspires you and your children to create together as well! Do you have any projects planned? Let us know—we’d love to hear about them.
P.S. If you haven’t tried it yet, why not give it a shot? You might discover a hidden talent—or at least create some unforgettable moments.
[Image description: A playful graphic with a heart icon and the caption “Design Together, Love Together.â€]
Until next time!
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