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Kyoko Tunic Dress Review – ModKids by Patty Young

Kyoko Tunic Dress Review – ModKids by Patty Young

ModKids Kyoko Tunic Dress I consider it a big win if I can get either of the twizzlers to stand still long enough for a photo of them in something that I have sewn. The task becomes exponentially harder if they are in love with the item made for them. This was the case when I put the Kyoko Tunic Dress onto Lil’ Miss Twizzler the Sunday before Christmas.

I LOVE THIS DRESS.

I finished it early that Sunday Morning and prayed that it fit her as I didn’t take nary a measurement before sewing it up. I’m such a sewing rebel, I don’t know what to do with myself.

Did I mention that I LOVE THIS DRESS!

The ladybug spent the night with my parents, so she wasn’t able to see what her sister was wearing (and you’ll see her outfit in another blog post) and when we got to church and got settled, she looked at Lil’ Miss Twizzler and then at me, and stated very matter of factly:

“Mommy, how come you made Lil Miss a karate girl dress and not me? Will I get one too?”

Mind you, she was already eating up the attention that her custom-made dress was getting her, yet she wanted this one as well. I count it all joy.

The pattern can be purchased here.  And STOP EVERY SINGLE PRESS THERE IS! This is now available in adult sizes, and I shall now be making matching dresses for all of us, because I’m dorky like that.

It’s inevitable that my children will grow up and shudder at our sort of matchy attire. I can’t bring myself to use the same fabrics, but isn’t it enough that we’ll all be in the same cut? Oh well, who will remember when they’re three and five?

Here is the dress fresh off of my sewing machine last month, and it was definitely a sight for sore eyes. I’m super proud of my bias placement, and the fact that I didn’t mess this entire thing up royally.

ModKids Kyoko Tunic DressHere are some common questions that I see on pattern reviews, so I’ll answer them here as well.

Pattern: Kyoko Tunic/Dress Pattern by ModKid

Pieces:  Five main pieces, and a variation of skirt options. Even though I used one fabric for my skirt, I chose to cut the pieces as if I were using three different fabrics as instructed.

Techniques Used: Making and sewing on bias tape, gathering, attaching sleeves.

Level: I feel that an advanced beginner can sew this up pretty easily. Even if you just purchase the bias tape instead of making your own, it shouldn’t be a horrible project.

Will You Make More: Why yes, yes I will. Did you SEE that she has this in an adult size as well?! I’ll also probably start fangirling all over her social media accounts too, but I make no promises.

Patty Young also has a massive amount of other patterns in her shop that I’m chomping at the bit to purchase. I’ll collect them one by one, but I’m super excited that she has so many great patterns that are still age appropriate! She also has a line at JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts and will be releasing another one next month. If you forgot what her line looks like, you can see it in my Aragon Bag that I made from a Sew Sweetness pattern.

So, we’re going to try a linky around these parts. Link up with me and show me what you’ve made on this Thread Filled Thursday!

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Pamlovesbooks

Monday 20th of January 2014

that dress is SO stinkin cute!

Natasha Nicholes

Monday 20th of January 2014

Thanks Pam!

Arelis Cintron

Monday 20th of January 2014

That dress is SUPER cute! My mom dressed me and my sisters the same. ALL THE TIME. I was a year older and my sisters are twins. Everyone thought we were triplets :/ I think that might be why now I try to pick fashion pieces that I think others wouldn't choose. Its like those commercials where two ladies walk into a party wearing the same dress. LOL They are young still so they might not mind. Enjoy these early years!

Natasha Nicholes

Monday 20th of January 2014

Arelis, I had MANY of those times, and photos too. My sister and I would purposely choose other stuff when we got older just because. I hated the dressing alike too. The ladybug will let us do the same style, just different prints, so they are not, as she says "the same all the time, mommy."

MommyTalkShow

Sunday 19th of January 2014

The dress is adorable and fits well for no measuring. I can't even sew a button on a shirt!

Pamela @ Still Dating My Spouse

Friday 17th of January 2014

I love this dress as well. She is really wearing it & looking super cute. Tell little lady when she is outgrows the dress, to pass it down to my granddaughter! lol

Natasha Nicholes

Saturday 18th of January 2014

Will do Pamela! She's asking to wear it Hallelujah (their word for church) again on Sunday. I guess that I did well!

Mandi

Tuesday 14th of January 2014

You did an amazing job!!! The dress being labeled as a "karate girl" dress is too funny!!! I also am dorky and I totally want one for me and my girls!!

Natasha Nicholes

Tuesday 14th of January 2014

Thank you Mandi! My ladybug is definitely a hoot and can describe some stuff! Do you sew?

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