The Classic Ruffle Dress/Shirt by Dandelions n Dungarees Pattern Review

I am back again with another blog review...can you believe it?!?!? Two weeks in a row....I think I'm on a roll!!! Life doesn't stop around here for a minute so we just have to keep on keeping up with it....as tiresome as I get, I love to be able to fit in pattern reviews...just love it!!!

This time, Adilyn (the LYN in Avalyn) got to be my subject....oh wait....I mean my oh so precious and often times over animated model!! tee hee

And for the second time in a row I was able to review a pattern for a designer that I have never previously had the pleasure to come across....word on the street is this is the first children's pattern for Dandelions n' Dungarees written by Elise.

When I spied my little blue eyes on pictures that were made from this pattern I about fell out of my chair! I mean seriously....I have been searching for MONTHS to find a pattern like this! THIS pattern is what I would have wanted to use to make my girlies their "first day of school" dresses. Around these parts kids are not allowed to go sleeveless and all I kept finding were sleeveless summery type dresses....this pattern embodies every.single.thing that I love in a little girls dress!!!

How crazy cute is this dress?!?!?! I mean someone pinch me and WAKE ME UP!!!

I have searched high and low and side to side for this dress...of course this is way cuter than what I was dreaming about!!! I mean seriously...check out the button down front and the ruffles that go all the way around the neck line....and the sleeves...the adorable poofy sleeves that just SCREAM I am little girl HEAR ME ROAR!!! Oh...and did I mention the bow...ruffles AND a bow...no way!!!

Enough gushing....getting on to the actual review!

I chose to do the dress length for the review...one.... because if you couldn't tell from my above ranting and raving above I have been searching for this pattern for months...and two....we just love dresses in our neck of the woods!!! But to have the option of making it a dress or a shirt is just a bonus for this pattern!!! 

The instructions have a sewing dictionary right off the bat which is nice for one who is not fluent in the proper terms of sewology. Often times I catch myself saying that thingy...or the watchamacallit....or that blasted piece of crap that I should have invested a few more dollars in to get a better quality one....I'm sure we all have our own terminology for sewing terms....please don't let me be the ONLY one that has pet names for her supplies and for techniques like gathering (which I will not post on the blog as I try to use my manners here).

The instructions are laid out very well and there is a size guide table which is always helpful when you are sewing for someone that does not live under your roof....or maybe they do live under your roof but you like to sew when that said someone is at school so you can not be interrupted a gazillion times!  

There is also a fabric and notions requirements table, cutting instructions for the rectangle pieces so that you don't have to waste that coveted and ever so expensive printer ink on printing rectangles, and get this....on the cutting instructions there are measurements for cutting the length for the skirt and the shirt option....we do not have to use our brains to subtract to figure out the difference if you are wanting to make the shirt and not the dress....I have no idea why it chaps my hide to have to subtract...I've been doing it for more years than I want to admit to....but bless this woman for adding this small detail!!!

There was very minimal printing for the bodice and sleeve pieces and the pieces went together very well....no  having to finagle and pray that you are doing it right!

The seam allowance is also included in this pattern! Yay...no guessing!!!! I love guessing when there is a prize at stake...but I despise guessing when you are talking about possibly ruining fabric that I have been hiding.....waiting to use it on THAT perfect dress!!!

And that bow...that super cute bow on the front of the dress....it comes off!!! It's attached with a snap!!! So after your precious wears the dress and maybe gets it a little dirty pop the bow off so you don't have to worry about trying to figure out how to get it all pretty and perfect when she wears it again!

There are so many good things about this pattern....I just love the style of this dress....have you picked up on that? I think not only do I love it because I have been looking for it forever...but because it is trendy...it is unique....it has so many sweet design elements and most of all is because it is girly...I want my baby to look like a baby as long as I can keep her that way....they grown up so fast...this dress is sophisticated in a way that she feels like a big girl but still looks like my baby girl....

Now....for the few minor hiccups with this pattern.....

The difficulty level of this pattern is listed as "early intermediate" but I would be more apt to say that it is a little more advanced than that. Not because there is anything that is super difficult....but because the instructions at certain points are a little on the vague side and I would love to see more pictures that are a little bigger and maybe better quality.

There are no page numbers at the bottom of the pages....I no longer worry too much about little hands mixing them up but I print remotely and so many times I walk into my studio and the floor is littered with literally hundreds of pages of different patterns.....page numbers are a blessing to me!! But again...it's not a deal breaker for this pattern!

I also love my pattern size cutting lines to be in color....it just is easier on the eyes...sometimes looking at all the different sized dots/dashes cutting lines makes my eyes cross and second guess myself....which is never good because then I end up second guessing myself the rest of the day...it's an endless cycle really!!!

This truly is an amazing pattern and the design of the dress is to die for!!! It's classic yet unique which makes it a winner in my book!!! I can't wait to see what else is going to be released for children over at Dandelions n' Dungarees...because I know I am going to HAVE TO HAVE IT!!!

Happy Hump Day from the three of us at Avalyn Apparel! I hope that yours was a little less hectic than ours was!!!

xoxoxoxo

~Rebecca~

The Breeann Top by Modkid Patterns Review

It's been a hot minute since I have been able to blog....life is finally (and I hope I am right when I say this) getting back on track, so hopefully blogging will become a more frequent occurrence at Avalyn Apparel!

So....since life is getting back on track I decided it was high time for me to get another pattern review under my belt! I love being able to review patterns....not only do I get to add a new pattern to the collection, I often times get the opportunity to delve into the unknown...to create from pattern designers that I have never used before....

This pattern review was a special treat for us here at Avalyn Apparel! This was our first time reviewing a pattern in tween sizes and to say it was a hit would be THE understatement of the year! My oldest, who is only 8 but wears a size 16 in girls because she is awesomely tall, fell in love with this design as soon as she laid eyes on it! Not only was I FINALLY going to make her something....it was something that she adored....she's actually wearing it to school tomorrow!!! (This makes my heart so happy!)

Before I get into the review I want to first say...please excuse our pictures....it was sweltering hot outside....we were melting the moment we stepped out....not only was it hot...we were targeted by a million mosquitoes...I swear we both had at least ten bites within the first few minutes....it's like every mosquito in a ten mile radius decided to have dinner on us...literally! What came to mind while shooting these pictures was that commercial where all of the mosquitoes form up into an arrow...ready...aim...fire....too bad we didn't have one of those super awesome repellent thingys hooked to us to repel those buggers away!!! Anyone else ready for fall???

Enough jibber jabber....on to the review!

This review is for the Breeann top from Modkid designed by Patty Young.  This pattern is for a hooded knit top that has a cute kangaroo pocket, a super cute hood, and two different sleeve options...(who doesn't love options)....we went for the more fitted sleeve look...the next one I make (and yes...I see MANY of these in the near future) will have the flutter sleeves! I think it will be PERFECT for cooler weather with a long sleeve shirt under it! Versatility is my middle name...ok...it isn't but it should have been! Anything to make life easier...right?!?!?!?

This pattern is for knits. Are you scared of sewing with knits? Don't worry, I think most people are when they first start venturing out of the norm of wovens but Patty makes it SO easy!!! Because of all of the added information that is included in this pattern it is suitable for a beginner! Anyone who knows how to use a sewing machine and knows the basic functions of it and can read will be able to complete this pattern with ease!

Patty includes many things that so many other patterns that call for knits do not include which leaves you running to your computer to google or you tube the many questions that can come up when sewing with knits! Patty includes a section titled "Things To Know Before Sewing With Knits" which is very helpful to for people who are not very knowledgeable when it comes to the different types of knits. There is also an entire page of the instructions that is dedicated to different types of hemming options for knits which is great for sewists that do not have a serger!

Things that I loved about this pattern....what didn't I love about it?!?!?! This pattern was by far the easiest to print and tape together that I have ever used! Everything lined up perfectly...there was no guessing or trimming or having to be McGyver and figure out how to get all the pieces to line up as they should!

I loved that the instructions were detailed and to the point. Sometimes instructions get so chatty that it makes trying to get through a pattern way more time consuming than it should be! I have had instructions before where I get to reading them and forget that I am sitting at my sewing machine to sew...seriously....as funny as some of the commentary can be....it is often distracting.

I love that the pages are numbered! As simple and maybe even as silly as that sounds, it is a blessing to see that little number at the bottom of the page....it's like a wave of relief rushes over me when I spy with my little eye that number!

I love and I mean I REALLY love that each pattern piece states the designer, how many to cut, the code for the size cutting guide, the seam allowance and the direction of the stretch (so important in knit patterns)!!!

I loved that Patty also included where to cut notches on the actual pattern pieces. It makes it SO easy to get everything lined up...takes the measuring or guess work out of getting everything lined up perfectly! I have used many different patterns from many different designers and very few include this on the pattern pieces! I don't know Patty, but I LOVE her for this!!!!

It was an added bonus that this pattern includes a size chart which not only includes US sizing but European sizing as well!!!

There is only one thing that I would recommend and that would be to color code those marvelous dotted size lines on the pattern pieces....I print all patterns in color and it is so much easier to follow a dotted line in a specific color as opposed to different sized dotted lines all in black. This one tiny minor detail will not in any way shape or form deter me from buying any Modkid patterns....after this one I am HOOKED!

So a little recap! Patty Young is amazing! 

This pattern is well written and designed!

It is a quick and easy sew for even the novice of sewists! This took me about an hour and a half start to finish....printing, cutting, taping, and constructing the actual top. Very easy to accomplish during nap time for those of you who are lucky enough to have little ones that nap or after they go to bed in the evening.

It is trendy and perfect for your tween....because anyone who has a tween knows how hard it is to find trendy things in a store....seriously....if I would have worn stuff they have in stores today when I was a tween my parents would have probably been arrested!

We here at Avalyn Apparel love this design and we are now super fans of Modkid! We plan on making many more of these...I am actually hoping to have it be my daughters first sewing product! How fun would it be for the first thing that she sews is something as awesome as this!!!

I hope that you have had a wonderful hump day!!! Be on the look out, I have another review coming up next week....all I can say is swoon!!!!

xoxoxo

~Rebecca~

Fall Modeling Shoot

Happy Monday!!!

Avalyn Apparel is teaming up with Melissa g Photography in search for models for a fall photo shoot! 

Our model search is only open for a few more days so get your entry in! Please email all pictures to melissagphoto@gmail.com.

Specific dates have not yet been determined but the shoot will be held at the end of August!

This photo shoot is a great opportunity to check out my fall designs, get some great pictures, and be able to buy the very first pieces of my fall line at discounted prices!

Want to see what Melissa and I have been working on? Keep scrolling down! See something you like and would like to order please feel free to email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com!

As always, if you see anything that you would like to order please feel free to contact me! 

I have been so excited to be working on my fall line the past few weeks and I can't wait to see all of the model submissions! 

I hope that you all have a wonderful week and please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns!

xoxoxox

~Rebecca~

The Bubblegum Dress by Candy Castle Patterns Review

I was asked last week to review another pattern, do you think I jumped at the chance?!?!?! Why yes, yes I did! As I stated in my last blog post (which also happened to be a pattern review) I love reviewing patterns, more so than testing them....I think it goes a little past love....I think I might be ever so slightly addicted to doing pattern reviews!!

When I was contacted to review this pattern I was just told it was for a dress....no problem...both of my girls adore dresses.....I received the pattern via email and saw that it was a wrap dress...I was a little more than anxious to start creating this little wrap dress...and not the good kind of anxious....I have not had good experiences in the past with wrap dresses....wait....I've had HORRID experiences with wrap dresses...but I had a job to do so that's what I set out to do!!! 

The dress is called The Bubblegum Dress and the designer of this pattern is Candy Castle Patterns.

I started as I would with any pdf pattern and saved to my computer and then got ready to get it all printed out....before I hit the print button I noticed there were 52 pages to print....EEK....but have no fear....after looking through the pattern before actually starting to cut the fabric and sew it together I realized how amazing those 52 pages were!

 I am not a "beginner sewist" but on the same hand I have not mastered every skill there is to sewing, let's face it, I probably never will!!! When reviewing a pattern I try to view it from the standpoint of someone who might not be as advanced or as comfortable with sewing and pdf patterns as I am. It is so much easier to have lots of detailed information with some tips and tricks thrown in there than to have a pattern with instructions that sound like they were written by someone who is speaking a whole different language.

In my opinion it is easier for an advanced sewer to skim through and just use what they need than for a beginner sewer to have to try and decipher and interrupt a foreign pattern language. 

The instructions and information in this pattern were spot on! I loved that there was a description at the very beginning of this pattern that stated what kind of fabric to use and how the dress should fit on the child. I loved that there were SO many options on how you could mix and match different prints and different fabrics to get a truly unique look. I only used 2 different cotton prints as I was going for a basic look but really with this dress the possibilities are truly endless.

Another love which sounds silly is that the pages are numbered and the seam allowances are included....be still my heart! I believe I mentioned it in a previous post, but I am not a mathematician, nor do I have hopes and dreams of one day becoming one so seam allowances included in patterns for me are a MUST!!!! I will not knowingly buy a pattern if it does not include the seam allowances...no way...no how!

Another favorite thing of mine is COLOR CODED PATTERN PIECES!!! I often wonder why more pattern designers do not use the color coding system but it just makes my heart so happy when I print a pattern and see that the pattern pieces are a rainbow of colors!!! It makes it so much easier on the eyes.....when they are all black my eyes sometimes tend to go a little wonky and sometimes you might just catch me hunched over my cutting table with my face two inches from the pattern pieces trying to figure out just which line to cut for the size I am needing!!! 

At first I was not planning on using the bias tape at the neck area but after putting the dress together I found I needed some little pop of color on the bodice. I loved that this pattern had directions to make this dress so many different ways....and the way in which the instructions are written it was easy to maneuver through the pattern and skip steps that you might not need without any causing any undo confusion.

The fact that this dress goes from size 6 months to 12 years made me want to jump up and down and squeal with delight! It is very rare to find a pattern with such a wide range of sizes!!! This pattern is truly perfect for girls of all ages....it can be cute as a button for your little tot or you can make it more sophisticated for your big girl! In addition to having the GARGANTUAN range of sizes, this dress is also modest and very kid friendly! No backs or tummies hanging out...there is no need to alter any part of this dress for "additional coverage" for your little darlings. 

In addition to everything I mentioned above, I found this pattern to be true to size with a brilliant fit.  If you are worried about a younger child undoing it and letting the world see all her goodies you can package those thoughts up and put them away on a high shelf. The way that this dress is constructed your child will probably not even be aware that there is a tie on the side. It is not bulky or hanging in the way....and even if your little escape artist does discover the tie and pulls on it, the dress is not going to just fall open and expose everything....this dress just works in every aspect of the way!!!! There is only one thing that I altered on this pattern and that was to top stitch where the bodice meets the skirt portion of the dress. I'm all about a very polished and finished look so my OCD kicked in and I HAD to add that top stitch!!! I HAD to!!!!

So, to sum it up, this pattern rocks!!! There is so much versatility to this dress, the pattern was written very well with all levels of sewists in mind, the size range is phenomenal, the pattern pieces are color coded, and it's the best wrap dress I have ever had the pleasure to use.

The Bubblegum Dress pattern by Candy Castle Patterns gets two sewing machines up from this pattern reviewer!!! I loved making this dress. It was not only a breeze to make but it was fun to see it come together!

Happy Monday!!!! I hope everyone has had a wonderful start to their week!!!

xoxoxoxo

~Rebecca~

Fancy Pants Leggings by Titchy Threads Review

Occasionally I am asked to review and test patterns from various designers, so when asked to review a pattern from Titchy Threads I jumped at the chance.

I love reviewing patterns from new designers or designers that I have never used before...it gives me a chance to discover new and exciting designs from such very talented women! As much as I love sewing and creating there is NO.WAY.IN.H.E.DOUBLE.HOCKEY.STICKS I will EVER draft a pattern....I give it up to the people who do...before I started testing and reviewing I didn't realize how much went into drafting a pattern...I took the designers for granted...this lady is sticking to being creative through sewing....pattern drafting is definitely out of my league!

So here they are, my take on the Fancy Pants Leggings. I opted to make the full length leggings using 4 way stretch knit bought from Funkalicious Fabrics. I am not a genius when it comes to sewing with knits, in all honesty I am quite the opposite.....it's not that I fear them or anything (ok, maybe there is a little fear there), I just didn't want to hurl my sewing machine or serger through the window while making them.....who's go time for that?!?!!? (hee hee)

There are so many things that I loved about this pattern. If you click the link above for Titchy Threads some might think that this pattern is geared more towards pajama pants, which they work wonderfully for, but I think this pattern also works marvelously for just every day leggings! When in the market for patterns one of my main goals when searching is the versatility of it, how much use am I going to get out of it. This pattern ranks way up there on the versatility scale! Laura gives so many options with these. They can be made in short length or regular length and there are instructions on different waist bands and ankle finishes to achieve your desired look.

The instructions are crystal clear on this pattern from start to finish! Laura includes so much detailed information in her pattern that even a novice knit sewist like myself feels comfortable. If you have never sewn with knits or if you are looking for a pattern to sharpen your knit sewing abilities this is a great one....

A few more details, small as they are but make a world of difference, that I love about this pattern is that there is a detailed table of contents, the pattern is computer drafted (means so much to me), tips and tricks on sewing with knits are included (cue the heavenly choir), the pattern is well written and has LOTS of pictures to help guide you along your knit sewing adventure, the pages are numbered (sounds silly but so many patterns I use do not number the pages which can turn out catastrophic if the pattern gets into the hands of a certain 5 year old that loves to "help" me create!), and lastly, the finished product is so cute and the possibilities with these simple leggings are ENDLESS!!!

There is only one downfall in my opinion with this pattern, and to me it's a pretty big one. The pattern size range is 0-3 months to a size 4T. I would have loved to see (or hopefully we will see in the near future) this pattern have a much larger size range. Who doesn't love leggings? I know both of my girls do and sadly they have been out of a size 4T since they were about 3 years old.

A special thank you to the beautiful Lyla for modeling these leggings and a great big thank you to her mommy Audrey with Studio Audrey for the wonderful pictures. 

Have a fabulous Thursday! The weekend is ALMOST here!!! 

xoxoxoxo

~Rebecca~

One Proud Mama

This girl....

this sensitive

emotional

big-hearted

kind

beautiful

brilliant...oh so very brilliant...

compassionate

a tad on the high strung side

feisty

full of never.ending.energy

girl...

graduated pre-kindergarten today!!!!

since the day she graced me with her arrival she has showered me with sunshine, love, tears, laughter, and so many beautiful moments.

one after another.

she made my world bigger, brighter, better, and so much more sweeter.

i love you my wildflower...

I made this Paris inspired dress as a sample piece and she just HAD TO wear it....everyday this sweet girl would ask me if she could wear it to school....I made excuses for her not to wear it time and time again....finally I told her she could wear it to graduation....and wear it she did! She rocked this dress!!!

This dress has been a HUGE hit! It has an over the shoulder designed bodice with a full skirt...there is an attached pettiskirt underneath that has attached tulle to give it a fuller (or as Adilyn likes to say poofier) look...

The back is stunning and is something that is very unique. Two slender straps connect from the top of the bodice to the back of the elastic bodice..

And that belt, who doesn't love a contrasting belt that ties in a big bow in the back?

This dress screams girly, modern, trendy, princess, diva, fashion, and unique all in one! This Paris Inspired dress is a must have! It is perfect for weddings (both of my girls will be wearing this design for my baby brothers wedding in October), church, fancy dinners or any other event you can possibly think of! 

This dress can be made in so many different prints....big floral prints, retro prints, single color with a contrasting waist band....the possibilities are endless.....

This is a limited edition dress. Interested in placing an order for this dress or a dress of this style but different prints please leave a comment or you can always email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com. This dress can be made in sizes 2T to 8.

And since I have introduced you to my pre-K graduate....I want to brag just a little bit...

Before her graduation this morning her teacher pulled me aside and informed me that my baby girl is going into the K-1 class instead of a mainstream kindergarten class....out of all incoming kindergarten students my baby gets to be 1 out of the 15 chosen students to participate in this new program.

The K-1 class is an accelerated program geared towards gifted students so that they can advance at a more rapid pace....this class will be tested throughout the year and be placed in different gifted programs the school offers.....ideally the students in this class will finish at a 2nd grade level and advance to the second grade at the end of the year instead of going to first grade.... 

I'm just so proud...I have to be honest...I was a little worried with this girl...I have always known she was a thinker....my God she didn't speak a word until she was almost 3 years old...ok...she said mama...but that.was.it!!!! And let me tell you, it was BEYOND frustrating...this child who potty trained herself at the age of 17 months (true story) would not speak!!!

She has blossomed so much this year...made friends, accelerated far beyond my dreams educationally, and I am just in awe at watching her learn and grow and experience!!!

So...I am a proud mamma....I always have been...but today...well today I'm just a tad bit more proud....and what's more important that that...she's proud...she's proud of herself!!!!

This girl is our heart....her sister loves her like only a big sister can.....we are both so proud of our Adilyn!!!!

I apologize for the heavy images and the ramblings about my baby.... but this dress just has to be one of my favorites and well...if I haven't said it yet...we are pretty darn proud of that girl!!!  

Happy "TheWeekendIsAlmosHereAndICan'tHardlyStandIt!!!"

xoxoxo

~Rebecca~

The French Sisters

Happy Hump Day!!!

Tonight I am going to be previewing a delicious little number. One of the things that I strive for when choosing patterns is the versatility of the piece. You will find this pinafore style top is nothing short of that....

I would like to introduce you to the French sisters....they are both wearing the exact same piece....one sister is a size 7 and one sister is a size 4...imagine how much wear you will be able to get out of this little number! Brace yourself for this one!!!!

This is Little Sister French. Dontcha just LOVE LOVE LOVE those pig tails?!?!!? (eek to die for!!!) She is wearing my Perfect Pinafore as a dress. 

Now on to Big Sis French who wears a size 7. Remember, this is the EXACT same dress. No alterations were made. This piece fit both girls perfectly and gives two different looks! 

Can you see how scrumptious the Perfect Pinafore is? It can be worn for years....worn through several different seasons....can be passed down from one sister to the next! Not only will you get plenty of wear out of this, it can be made reversible!!! WHAT!!!??? Two different looks, can be worn all year round, and can be worn through several different sizes!!! What more could you ask for?

I want to thank the French's for coming to the photo shoot at Studio Audrey! These sisters were so much fun to work with and had such different personalities! They were troopers and bared the slightly windy and chilly weather and had a crazy lady (me) trying to get them to do crazy poses...not sure what I am talking about...please scroll up and check out the second picture....photography has never been my forte and I don't see that it ever will....that's why I leave that to the professionals!

Interested in ordering the Perfect Pinafore? If you are wanting the exact piece that is shown in the pictures above it is a One Of A Kind...that means it will NEVER be duplicated. It was made in a size 7 but as explained above it can be worn by a child that is as small as a size 4 as well. The Perfect Pinafore can be made in sizes 2T up to a size 8. Please feel free to comment on this blog post or you can email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com

If you love the style I can make this in any print you can imagine, simply contact me for details!

I hope that you have had a wonderful Wednesday...it's been a barmy kind of day here....hopefully your hump day was no where near as crazy and misdirected as mine was!!!

xoxoxoxo

~Rebecca~

Little Miss Wood

Over the next few weeks I will be preveiwing here on the blog a very modest portion of some of the pieces that I have been designing and creating recently....these previews are just a very small reflection of the pieces that will be available at the trunk show hosted by Studio Audrey on June 22nd. (*Please note* due to extenuating circumstances the date for the trunk show has been rescheduled....it is no longer on May 18th) 

If you just can't contain your excitement and you would like to place an order for something you see either on the blog or something you are secretly designing in your head, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to make it happen!

So without further ado, Little Miss Wood is going to kick off Avalyn Apparel's preview!

Here she is...this little ball of pizzazz! I had never met this sweet girl (only saw her photo submission for the casting call) before the photo shoot, but this dress fits.her.to.a.T!

This dress has a navy and light blue chevron print (chevron's all the rave right now!) bodice with a pink scroll like print waist band. The waist sits slightly higher than the natural waist giving it more of an empire waist feel. The skirt of the dress is made out of a super soft and airy lime green and white striped knit fabric that gives this dress a fresh and summery feel.

The straps cross over the shoulders and tie at the back of the bodice and are made out of the same print as the waist band. Because of the way that the bodice and the straps are constructed this dress will truly last for more than just a season or two.....wear it now as a dress, next year as a tunic and the following year as a top....you can even pair it with tights or leggings and a long sleeve shirt underneath for cooler days....

And for that extra special girly girl fun touch I have added a shabby chic flower with a bright yellow button at the waist band....

And this picture just sums it up! This is such a lively little number for your lively little girl! This is a unique dress that is just so fun and full of life, much like one of my favorite little models, Miss Wood!!!

Much of what I will be creating will either be One Of A Kind (OOAK) or it will be Limited Edition. OOAK means that I will not make another one like it. If you purchase a OOAK item I will never recreate that item again. Limited edition means that I will only make a very limited number of that particular design. I will also be creating a Luxe line and that will be introduced at a later date.

This dress is a limited edition. I will only sell a handful of this exact same dress.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these (or maybe two or three) you can make a comment on this blog post or you can email me at avalynapparel@yahoo.com  

Later in the week I will blog about why Avalyn Apparel will not be mass producing items and sticking with OOAK and Limited Edition pieces!!! I promise...there is a method to my madness even if most people think I'm just plain mad (hee hee)!!!

I hope you have had a smashing Tuesday as I know I have! And I just want to thank the Wood's again for coming to the photo shoot. It was a pleasure to meet you both and a joy to see my creation come to life! A better model could not have been picked for this dress!!!

xoxoxo

~Rebecca~