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Friday 8 July 2011

.BIG Sprout.

I know many of you have been dropping hints that you would like to see Sprout in the bigger size range.  Well, the wait is over - now you can get sewing some winter dresses for your bigger girls!
  
Big Sprout caters for girls from 6-10 years.  And to be honest, I think I prefer it on older girls than younger ones.  It looks very chic with some tights and a pair of boots.  Check out Karen - my pattern tester's - daughter below.  Isn't she gorgeous!  Hmmm...makes me think some Sprout dresses for the Mumma's might not go astray...what do you reckon?
Sprout is a dress designed for winter...fully lined with flannelette, snug side pockets and a hood.  However, if you wanted to line it with a lovely cotton voile or another layer of cotton fabric, it would work just as well for a light weight dress too.
 

Sprout is a favourite in our home - both for Lil and myself.  She likes it because it is a dress (with a hood!) and I like it because when we go out in the icy cold 12 degree days we have been having this week I know that she is still toasty and warm.
 
Just like all of my "upsized" patterns, LITTLE Sprout caters for sizes 6 months-5 years.  BIG Sprout is exactly the same design, only the size range for this pattern is 6-10 years. 
You can find out fabric requirements for Big Sprout on my website.  If you have a store and want to stock this or any other Make It Perfect pattern, contact Creative Abundance to place an order.

If you would like to purchase a copy of Big Sprout for yourself, they should be popping up in retail stores very soon.  Ask your favourite store to get one in for you!

I'm giving away a copy of Big Sprout to one lucky reader - leave a comment on this post to be in the running!
(Giveaway will close Wednesday 13th July and winner will be drawn via a random number generator)
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56 comments:

  1. Jill8 July 2011 at 06:39

    What a cute dress!

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  2. Kristie8 July 2011 at 06:47

    I love the dress with a hood. Unique and warm. I would love to make it for my girl. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  3. Cindy8 July 2011 at 07:09

    I'm so happy that the Sprout dress is now available in the bigger size range!!! I'd love to win one but I'll be purchasing it if I don't!

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  4. HappyGirlSews8 July 2011 at 07:16

    What a beautiful dress! I would sure love to win a copy, but will be purchasing the smaller one for my almost one year old!

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  5. Dianne8 July 2011 at 07:17

    My sister-in-law was just saying yesterday how hard it is to find modest winter dresses for her 5-year-old. This would be great for her!

    diannelovelock AT gmail dot com

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  6. Pilgrim Days8 July 2011 at 07:18

    very cute!!!

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  7. rachandcarl8 July 2011 at 07:26

    id love to make big sprout for my daughter!

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  8. tara8 July 2011 at 07:27

    How wonderful. I have 3 girls, 6 plus. Love bigger sizes.

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  9. memmens8 July 2011 at 07:36

    I love this dress, my girls had dresses with hoods when they were little and now this big size would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. Unknown8 July 2011 at 07:58

    oh my big (little) girl would love one of these made for her.

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  11. Princesses in waiting8 July 2011 at 08:18

    I would love a copy of the big Sprout Pattern. Your Little Sprout model is my neice, she is just too cute. I resently bought a little sprout design at a craft market for a friends daughter so nice to be able to make it myself.

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  12. Sew Happy Jan8 July 2011 at 08:20

    Toni, once again you have "Sprouted" another "Big" idea. :)

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  13. Emily8 July 2011 at 08:26

    Ooh it's so cute!!!

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  14. Rebecca8 July 2011 at 08:28

    Love it! And you have the cutest models!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  15. Kristy8 July 2011 at 08:49

    I think an adult version would be fantastic!

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  16. mommy Orkid Belle8 July 2011 at 09:09

    Those are some lovely winter dresses. So cute! I can't wait to make some cute dresses for my little girl. I am due this November and this would sure be cute to make even for a newborn. I think! :)

    Adin B
    myholypondhill(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. The Hungry Crafter8 July 2011 at 09:25

    YAY!!! And yes. yes. yes. on a Mumma dress :)

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  18. Brea8 July 2011 at 09:40

    So Perfect for my 6 year old! I stuggle to find gorgeous patterns to make her winter outfits!

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  19. Stacey8 July 2011 at 09:41

    I love it! Would love to win a copy please, and a BIG YES to mamma sizes! I would live in these for Winter! Thanks Toni : )

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  20. Kitty8 July 2011 at 09:54

    Oh my!! This would suit my 7 year old to a tee!!!

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  21. Michelle from Sew Shellz8 July 2011 at 10:10

    How adorable!! I would love to win. Thanks :) Michelle Z
    mzanfardino(at)nc.rr(dot)com

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  22. Annie8 July 2011 at 10:50

    oooh, cute! I would love to win. I have 9 nieces that would all look cute in this!!

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  23. Melisa Jane8 July 2011 at 10:50

    yes please! I would also love this in mummy size too!

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  24. Little Munchkins8 July 2011 at 11:40

    My daughter will be 6 next year so we would need the Big Sprout then. Would love a chance to win this too!

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  25. Melissa8 July 2011 at 12:36

    Lil is so lucky to have you make all those lovely clothes for her!
    And who doesn't love a giveaway! xx

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  26. Paula8 July 2011 at 12:59

    Please put me in the draw my big little girl would love it. Paula

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  27. Jess8 July 2011 at 13:00

    would love to win the BIG SPROUT for my 6 year old daughter. she loves dresses! great giveaway!

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  28. Anonymous8 July 2011 at 13:20

    Hey Toni, I remember I suggested a long time ago that an adult size would be so great. I love it because it would hide all the flab and would be so warm with tights and boots. I will keep my eye on you for when you bring 'that' pattern out. It may be the first pattern that I would buy. Looking foward to seeing it in the future.
    Love Auntie Lorraine.
    xxx

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  29. LionessLady8 July 2011 at 13:21

    Love this dress - big and small. I really like that is has the hood and pockets - even girls like to collect things!

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  30. Claire8 July 2011 at 15:31

    Yay! I was hoping a big spout would come along soon! Claireebianchi(at) yahoo. com. au

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  31. Claudia8 July 2011 at 15:59

    YAAH! Thanks for doing the Sprout pattern in the larger sizes, and I'd LOVE to see it in mom sizes too! I would love to wear one!

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  32. fiatcat8 July 2011 at 16:03

    Would love to win a copy of big sprout !! Thanks for the giveaway X

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  33. sarah G.8 July 2011 at 16:26

    i just made a little sprout for my little girl. now i'd love to make one for my big girl!
    sarahgyger(at)yahoo(dot)de

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  34. mosea288 July 2011 at 18:26

    I've been looking at 'spout', but the girls in my life are older than 5, so a 'big spout' patttern would be great in my house!! thanks for the opportunity!

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  35. Kerry9 July 2011 at 00:03

    I would so like to win this! Thanks for the chance! :)

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  36. Mommy of 39 July 2011 at 01:18

    Great giveaway!

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  37. Kristi9 July 2011 at 02:12

    This would be perfect for my little girl who will only wear dresses or skirts...

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  38. Bishty9 July 2011 at 02:55

    I am delighted that this now comes in bigger sizes. Do you think it would work made up in towelling (perhaps without the lining) as a beach cover up? (hope I win!)

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  39. stefanie9 July 2011 at 04:55

    I love this design!! I want to make one for my niece.

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  40. mc9 July 2011 at 06:49

    love! love! this pattern!!

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  41. Amber9 July 2011 at 07:31

    LOVE this! how cute, wish my daughter would wear dresses... good thing she has a younger cousin who is a girl!

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  42. Christie9 July 2011 at 16:57

    I'd love this pattern, so sweet, thanks for the chance to win!

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  43. FrontierDreams9 July 2011 at 17:29

    OH please, please pick me! I was just searching for the perfect winter dress pattern and this is it!! I want to make it for my daughter's birthday next month -she'll be 6.

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  44. Anonymous9 July 2011 at 23:21

    toni i love your blog. thanks for all the goodies! xoxox

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  45. ren9 July 2011 at 23:51

    OH! I'm just so obsessed with hoods and this dress is d.i.v.i..n.e! Love it!

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  46. Anonymous9 July 2011 at 23:56

    Those are ridiculously cute!! I'd love to make a summer and a winter version in the big girl sizes.. I know some cuties that would wear em with style

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  47. Jemima10 July 2011 at 00:35

    How sweet - now my big girls can have one! Will definately have to get my hands on this pattern.

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  48. Kirsten10 July 2011 at 07:59

    perferct for the girls who INSIST of wearing dresses no matter what the weather!!!

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  49. Bonnie10 July 2011 at 18:24

    I hadn't thought of making a dress for my 10 year old but I think this pattern would be great for her. :)

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  50. Julie11 July 2011 at 01:56

    Love this ! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  51. Cherie11 July 2011 at 10:34

    Just gorgeous, would love to see one for the mumma's! Hugs Cherie

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  52. Nell12 July 2011 at 12:13

    This looks perfect for the cold rainy Adelaide Winter we are having - is it easy to make? I am a pretty basic sewer when it comes to finishing clothes LOL Think I am going to need both patterns (18month old and tall 7 year old!)
    Love your book too!

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  53. sew happy Stacy13 July 2011 at 00:05

    I can definately think of a few big girls that would love me to make them one of these dresses. It would be great to get a jump on tbeir winter clothes.

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  54. Sarah13 July 2011 at 09:05

    Oh my goodness I have just been blog hopping and discovered your blog. This pattern would be absolutely perfect for my little girl who has just turned 4 (but wears age 6 - so tall, and a twin at that!) I would love to get a pattern - anywhere in the UK stock your patterns?

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  55. Anonymous13 July 2011 at 22:31

    I have two big girls and would love a Big Sprout pattern!

    I made my daughter a nightie using the Cupcake dress pattern from your book, with matching bloomers using the Fancy Pants pattern (with frills). So pretty and soft in Heather Ross' Far, Far Away fabric.

    Love your work :-)

    Amanda

    amanda.hirschausen at gmail dot com

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  56. Unknown8 July 2013 at 02:58

    What a cute dress!! This would be a really cute mommy daugher dress if you had a mommy size too. love96714@gmail.com

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