Absolutely A-Line: 1 Easy Pattern = 26 Adorable Dresses for Girls

Absolutely A-line absolutely adorable! The classic, always fashionable A-line undergoes a charming reinvention at the hands of stitching whiz Wendi Gratz and a host of talented designers. Working off a single, simple pattern, they demonstrate the versatility of the basic form by creating over two dozen adorable variations all just for little girls.

The 26 projects, all captivatingly photographed, feature a range of structural adaptations and styles. Some have pockets, others have sleeves, and still more have embellishments such as appliqu , piecing, embroidery, and quilting. And there aren t only dresses, but also jumpers, smocks, tops, and skirts. The book includes the full pattern, with children s sizes from three to eight.

Because the A-line dress is one of the easiest garments to sew, it s the perfect canvas for crafty moms and grandmoms who want to make unique clothes for the special girls in their lives.