Leapin' Lizards! The Lizzy Dress is Here...

This past week, we were given the opportunity to pattern test Shauna's {Shwin and Shwin} latest pattern - the Lizzy Dress. Wow, oh wow, were we ever thankful we did..... As we sewed along, we couldn't help but think of, and quote at times, Elizabeth Browning's famous poem, How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways...and, for your reading pleasure, here is a synopsis of just that:

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

We love your elegant boat neck - not something you see everyday on a young child.

 We love your one piece bodice, with no sleeve attachment necessary...

We love the slanted back closure, with a single button (and NO buttonholes).



We love the contrasting lining on the bodice area....just enough to make you take a second glance.

We love the piped button tabs {one of two options for the waist area}...one of our favorite accents.
The accent buttons are another love of ours.



We love the pleated skirt {one option for attaching the skirt}.



And who can resist a pair of sweet pockets?!?! Perfect for little hands and small treasures...

Or doing a little Shirley Temple 'move.'

We love the overall lines of this dress - somewhat vintage, somewhat modern, and definitely classy.

We love the freedom of choice with this pattern: various waist options and skirt attachment choices.
Also, this pattern goes to a size 10.  SIZE 10, PEOPLE!!!

So, how DO I love you? I lost count on the ways.....but, I love you all the same. 

Now, when will this photo shoot end?!?!

If you are in love with this pattern as much as we are, be sure to head over to Shwin and Shwin and purchase yours for 40% off {today only}.

And....BREAKING NEWS TODAY: Six sewing bloggers-- Shwin & Shwin, Me Sew Crazy, Naptime Crafters, Melly Sews, the Train to Crazy, and see kate sew-- have teamed up with the Fat Quarter Shop to bring you an amazing Black Friday giveaway --- any sewing lover's dream! One lucky winner will win over $225 in patterns and fabric to jumpstart your holiday sewing!! 

There are some amazing giveaways, prizes, and discounts at each of the participants blogs. It is definitely worth a look....