C++ dress (Simplicity 4243)

[brian-sue]

My husband and I are expecting our first child. We just found out it will be a girl, so I've been busy sewing for her! This is the first finished dress:



My husband is a programmer for Microsoft, so the fabric is particularly fitting.

I used Simplicity 4243, which was a decent pattern. The instructions were pretty well written and easy to follow, though it seemed like every seam had a different seam allowance, and they weren't all clearly marked. It's hard to tell from the picture, but there are 4 small pleats in the front center beneath the collar. I'm working on a hat made from the black (code) fabric and little shorts to go under made from the keyboard fabric.

[underthemountain]

Congrats!!  You little one will look adorable in that lovely dress.  Where did you find the keyboard fabric?  Me and my geek friends need some of that.

[jaberella]

I love it!! It's adorable

[Mrsblocko]

omg that dress is rockin awesome. I love the code fabric, and the keyboard too! Geeks of the world unite!  whoot whoot!

[Dawn Octopus]

That is the coolest fabric ever!!!

[tuff_as_snails]

First congrats
senond
That is one of my most favorite dresses Ive seen here! The fabric and dress rock!

[norahkate]

too too cute!  now how about a mini pocket protector?

[BeccaJaneStClair]

oh my gosh, a baby geek! so cute! I love it! 

What is the code fabric? does it really have lines of code on it?

[maasive]

Super cute!!! Great job - little girls are so fun to dress!

[missmonkeymae]

Adorable! She's not even here yet and she's stylin'!