My School Girl

 You know, Ahnalin is a big First Grader now.

 She has been reading since she was barely 5, 

but has really fallen in love with books

this year.

Her favorite books,

and I do mean FAVORITE(!!!!)

are "Dick and Jane" books.

She reads them all the time!

So, when I saw that Laura Johnson of

Ellie Inspired

had designed a classic school girl style jumper 

with a classic "Peter Pan" collared blouse,

I begged to be one of the pattern testers.

 And this little jumper and blouse really

remind of of Dick and Jane!

This little lined jumper has a pleated skirt

and buttons up the back.

I made Ahnalin's out of a medium weight twill, 

embroidered with ladybugs.

I used red gingham mini piping, 

and ladybug buttons on the back!

The blouse was made from white Kona cotton

and white rick rack (surprise!)

And it went together so easily!

Laura provides clear, concise directions

and lovely hand drawn illustrations.

Sorry, this photo is so blurry, 

but it makes me laugh so you get to see it.

The pattern includes sizes 4-12 

and provides both the jumper and blouse

pattern pieces. 

Which is a great deal!

Ahnalin read her book out loud the entire time 

that I was taking these pictures.

She started to make faces and giggle 

and just like that!

She was off and so "done" with

her mommy taking pictures!

So, pop on over to Laura's website and 

check out her pretty patterns. 

Laura, thank you for letting me test your darling pattern!