nest full of eggs: Antoinette Dress

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Antoinette Dress

Antoinette Dress by nest full of eggs

I have 3 dresses completed, but it has been difficult as of late to take photos and blog about them. Good news though, I have one to share today.

This Antoinette sewing pattern is simply divine… lovely bow collar, 2 pleats on the skirt in the front, teardrop pockets, piping, V-neck back. I have been wanting to sew one up since December and now one is finally made.

Antoinette Dress by nest full of eggs

Project details
Pattern: Antoinette (comes in sizes 104, 116, and 128 cm = 4, 6, and 8 years) by Nele
Size: 116 cm with 128 cm length for the skirt
Fabrics: cottons in robin's egg blue, pastel pink, light green, bodice lining in white cotton voile
Notions: 7-9 inch invisible zipper

The tutorial is in Dutch, and even though I copied and pasted all the instructions into google translate, I mostly relied on the well photographed steps.

Antoinette Dress by nest full of eggs

For the interior I finished the bodice/skirt seam with bias tape and the skirt side seams with clean finish seams.

Antoinette Dress by nest full of eggs

I have been having fun trying different collars lately… origami, flap… it's so hard to pick a favorite, but maybe this bow collar is my favorite.

Antoinette Dress by nest full of eggs

This is a fun dress to play around with color blocking… just think about all the possible color combinations!

A pretty pastel dress... just in time for Easter.

PS If you would like the Antoinette pattern/tutorial, be sure to let me know.

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Deb · 573 weeks ago

The dress looks absolutely lovely. The fabric colours are so spring-like … perfect for an Easter dress. Nicely done!

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Crystal D · 573 weeks ago

Oh, that's just so pretty! Gorgeous.

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liz f · 573 weeks ago

Wow! I always love seeing the color and fabric combinations you put together. This is a beautiful dress.

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Nicole · 573 weeks ago

Gorgeous, I love all your sewing but I think this may be my favourite yet!

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Justine · 573 weeks ago

This really is divine - the colours you have chosen are so beautiful together.
You have inspired me to put this on my list (I bought the pattern when it was available :-) )

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sally · 573 weeks ago

Oh that color combination just screams Easter! I love it! Such a classic looking dress!

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Joy Candrian · 573 weeks ago

This is simply splendid. http://xoxograndma.blogspot.com/

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Annie · 573 weeks ago

So pretty, just the perfect color combination for Easter!
Thanks for sending me this pattern. I have used Google translate too, but have not gotten started yet. Now that i have seen yours, I want to make one too!

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erickmarnae 12p · 573 weeks ago

So classic and beautifully sewn! I would love to try it..is it a pattern for purchase or a tutorial in just one size?? Thanks Rachel!
Marnae

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Kathryn · 573 weeks ago

Wow, this is beautiful Rachel! I love the bow and the piping on the pockets, lovely details. :)

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Christine · 573 weeks ago

It is so beautiful. I think you already sent me the tutorial. I am going to have to try it (when my girl is a size 4) even though I can barely do patterns in English. I am just so in love with the shape and bow. I really love the colors you chose too.

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thelandofka 27p · 573 weeks ago

This is such a sweet dress, Rachel! I love all the details on it, and the pretty pastel colors are great for Easter. Wonderful job, as always. :)

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skirtastop 42p · 573 weeks ago

This is gorgeous, Rachel!! Pretty much the most perfect Easter dress ever.

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Courtney · 573 weeks ago

I still need to sew this one up! I was just looking at it the other day. I am in love with the colors you used! Stunning!

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Angel · 573 weeks ago

I would love to have this tutorial!! I wanted to make this dress for my daughters fifth birthday, but couldn't actually track down a pattern. My Project Run andPlay signature style entry is based on this look!

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sewstraightandgather · 573 weeks ago

This dress is beautiful! I need one for Easter it is PERFECT! You did a wonderful job!

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Marjan · 573 weeks ago

Wow love this dress! Would love to make one myself. Would it be possible to send the pattern to me too?

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Carin · 573 weeks ago

What a beautiful dress inside and out. I love the color combination

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beachmomof4 38p · 573 weeks ago

The dress is beautiful! I love the colors you chose.:) I think the collar on this dress is fabulous! The way it's constructed makes it easy to have a perfect bow.

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Michelle · 573 weeks ago

What a fabulous dress~ I would love a tutorial on that collar and those pockets for sure!!
~Michelle

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Karen · 573 weeks ago

I really like this dress. Your color blocking is beautiful. Would you please send me the pattern/ tutorial for the Antoinette dress and the collar. Thank you.

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Eunice · 573 weeks ago

Oh, I would love the have the pattern. So pretty. Would you be so kind to send me? Thanks so much!

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Maria · 572 weeks ago

I would love to have the pattern too. Would you be so kind to send me?

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somadublin 1p · 571 weeks ago

beautiful!

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Marlena · 569 weeks ago

I would love to get this pattern. The colors are fantastic. TIA

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