Inspired by Olivia 's fully smocked bodice, we were inspired to make the April bodice fully smocked with a fun geometric design. This technique is quite difficult so be sure to consult the instructions below. Shop the Look Pattern: April   Fabric: Baby Blue Dot by Fabric Finders Smocking Plate : Bandeau Bodice Smocking from Rocking Smocking DMC Floss: 704, 809 (Purchase  Match Your Floss  and note numbers.) *Available at childrenscornerstore.com while supplies last. Instru

We love to mash up April with the Harper bubble! We were inspired by the Olivia fully smocked bodice to change the April   bodice to be fully smocked. Shop the Look Pattern: April & Harper Fabric: Garden Blues Cerulean Smocking Plate: Sampler from Rocking Smocking Book DMC Floss: 210, 3766, 3838, Blanc (Purchase  Match Your Floss  and note number.) *Available at childrenscornerstore.com while supplies last. Supplies Children's Corner Patterns April and Harper patterns

These smocked tulips have us smitten. Pair our April  pinafore top with the Harper  bubble and add a hint of smocking. We know this will be on your project list in no time. Shop the Look Pattern: April + Harper Fabric/Piping: Taffy Gingham 1/16" and Gingham Taffy Piping by Fabric Finders Smocking Plate: Tulip Garden by Ellen McCarn on a Pleated Insert DMC Floss: 603, 703, 3716, 3766 (Purchase  Match Your Floss  and note numbers.) Buttons: 1/2" Decorative Buttons White Sna

Melissa explains how to adjust your square neck bodice pattern piece to into a rounded neck. You will need a round object (like a plastic...

For this April dress, Melissa changed the square neck to a round neck. It’s a super easy change to make using a round object of your...

April is a great sleeveless dress to layer with your favorite blouse for all year use. We lengthened the bodice on April and shortened...

Melissa could not resist this fabric to make into something beautiful. She chose the April and decided to round the neck instead of the...

We love the look of plaid at Christmas. We lengthened the bodice on April and shortened the finished width of the ruffle to give April a new look. We slip a blouse underneath this dress so she can be comfortable in any climate. Adding the Ruthie long sleeve to the Alex blouse made it a perfect pairing for colder days. Shop the Look Pattern : April with adaptations (see below) Fabric : Tartan Red and Green by Spechler-Vogel Lining: Imperial Batiste Red Buttons : Plastic But

One of our favorite elements of the April pattern is the versatility of the bodice. In this adaptation, simple ties give this...

For a special piece of fabric with a double border, you can use the border as the hem of the dress and the ruffle for the April bodice....

Susan sews the unsmocked version of the April pattern, which is available as a digital download or in printed form. Supplies Children's...

Adding sleeves to a sleeveless pattern is a great way to create a garment for year round wear. Use these instructions to add sleeves to...

See how to make a beautiful yoke using the wrap around technique featured in many of our patterns Lee, Victoria, Louise, Ruffle Louise,...