tween style: jump rope dress

Today we’re thrilled to have Cindy back with us again! If you’ve been following along, you might recall Cindy from her previous visits, where she shared her projects such as the modified 2+2 and Class Picnic Blouse, her family's adventures with Flat S, and even her favorite sewing patterns. This time, she’s here to talk about a delightful project she undertook for her preteen. Let me hand it over to Cindy. Sewing clothes for children, especially those who are already developing opinions, can be quite challenging. As parents, we’ve all experienced moments when we think we’ve got it figured out—only to find that our kids’ preferences seem to shift overnight. Then comes the tricky phase known as “tweenhood,” where not only do you have to contend with their strong opinions, but you also need to consider their rapidly changing bodies. I’ve navigated this journey with two of my kids, and let me tell you—it’s no small feat! Oliver + S did us all a favor by expanding their size range up to 12 starting with their spring/summer 2010 collection. This means that most tweens can still rock outfits made from their patterns. One of my personal favorites is the Jump Rope Dress. I made a version for my daughter K when she turned 12, and it was a real hit. For this particular dress, I decided to modify the original design slightly to better suit K’s taste and proportions. At 12, K still fit into the largest size of the Jump Rope Dress (size 8), but she was significantly taller than the height indicated on the size chart—about 8 inches taller! To accommodate her height, I cleverly cut the dress pattern in half vertically and added extra length in that area. The most significant modification I made was converting the traditional placket into a full-length button placket. Instead of leaving it as the standard partial placket, I cut the front fold completely and added two strips of fabric, each 3 inches wide, to create a continuous placket running down the entire front of the dress. For the button placement, I followed my mom’s advice: ensure there’s a button near K’s bust line to prevent gaping. The buttons ended up being roughly 4 inches apart. I also lined both the front and back pieces because the seersucker material was a bit sheer. Additionally, I shortened the sleeves to 3/4 length since the seersucker wasn’t quite enough to make a matching belt. Instead, I used some black velvet ribbon I had lying around to cinch the waist. Looking back, if I were to recreate this dress today, I’d probably add darts to the back for a more tailored fit. However, overall, I’m happy with how it turned out. Even three years later, the dress is still hanging in the closet, patiently waiting for K’s younger sisters to grow into it. One of them is getting close to being able to wear it—I’m hoping to share pictures of her rocking the dress next year! As always, thank you for reading, and feel free to leave any thoughts or questions below. Happy sewing, everyone! (Note: The ads below are managed by Google Adsense and may vary based on your location and browsing history.) --- If you're interested in similar projects, check out these related posts: [Insert Related Posts Section Here]

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