roly-poly posy pinafore!

Today is day 10 of the roly-poly-along and my stop on the blog hop.

I am so so excited to be showing off my version this amazing pattern by Rachael of Imaginegnats.
When I first saw a glimpse of the pattern Rachael was working on, on Instagram, I knew it would be something I would love to make for my little lady to wear.

I mean, it's reversible, all children need something that you can flip over when they 'wear' their dinner while your out and about! Or is that just mine!?!

As soon as it was available I bought it and it was one of my makes for Kid's Clothes Week. It has been worn and washed loads since then and is a firm wardrobe favourite.

Kid's Clothes Week red roly-poly pinafore

Then, when I was given a chance to join in with the blog hop I couldn't wait to make another and I knew exactly what fabric to use, Posy by Aneela Hoey! I have a massive crush on this fabric at the the moment and think it is ideal of girls clothes. I've used Posy Daisy Meadow with a pinky textured solid from Athill by Cabbages and Roses fabric for one side, which is a completely perfect matching idea of the lady in my local quilt shop.

With Posy Daisy Cluck for the reverse with a Moda essential dot in lilac

So the pattern, it is brilliant to follow with really clear instructions and I think it would be great for a beginner to make. Both times I've made one it has been finished in under an hour.

I've tried with and without pockets and the little lady has voted that pockets are a must for hiding stones to try and break the washing machine!

It has sizes from 6months to 10 years!! That is a massive age range for a pattern and in my mind blinking good value for money.
I made mine to a size 3 which fits Rose really well with a t-shirt underneath and will give a good bit of growing room, she is only 2 and a bit but is fairly tall for her age. I'm hoping if we ever get a summer she can wear it with just shorts to keep her cool.
It is so versatile and I think that the people on the blog hop so far have showed that. Please go and have a peek at them. Each one is so different.

5.13 Jill Made with Moxie / Stephanie The Crafty Kitty

5.14 Stephanie NeurosesGalore / Cherie you & mie

5.15 Ari Max California / Caila Caila Made

5.16 Veronica SewVery / Tara Girl like the sea

5.17 Nancy owen's olivia / Adrianna Crafterhours

5.20 Ajaire Call ajaire / Sarah EmmylouBeeDoo

5.21 Laura Craftstorming / Jessica a little gray

5.22 Frances Miss Matatabi / Nicke kiss kiss quilt

5.23 Amy formwork design / Kat Sew Chibi

5.24 Joanne Rose & Dahlia / Amanda Kitschy Coo

5.27 Celina Petit a Petit and family / Delia Delia Creates

5.28 Christy a.Amelia handmade / Carolyn Fake It While You Make It

5.29 Bonnie Fishsticks Designs / Maria La Inglesita

5.30 Jane Buzzmills / Kate Things for Charlie

5.31 Polly Jack & GeeGee / Molly Rose & Odin

And you HAVE to look at this, this and this!! Oh and this one, it's Amazing! I wish I was that imaginative. I now have the urge to make at least another 10!

So, would you like to have a go at making a little person one? Rachael is very kindly offering a chance for one of you to win a copy of her pattern, all you have to do is leave a comment telling me who you would love to make one of these for?
Mr Random will pick one on the evening of the 1st of June, please make sure that your not a no-replyer or leave an email to contact you on.
If you can't wait that long and want to start one quicker you can get a copy of the pattern from here.

This giveaway has now finished!