Cricket!

If you've ever wondered how I ended up starting this little business, it's partially because of this cool girl named Amy.  She used to be a pediatric nurse and worked with my sister Hannah.  One day Hannah told me how Amy had started making children's clothes and was going to quit nursing and have a boutique full time.  I started following her little business online and watched it grow, and grow, and GROW!  I was inspired to take my love of sewing and open my own boutique.

 Amy's business got so big that she finally quit sewing and started making her own patterns.  If you are a seamstress, you know that awesome girl as Brownie Goose!  She's kind of a big deal now, although I'm sure she would tell me to hush for saying that.  So now for the exciting news......her newest pattern has just been released! The CRICKET!! I was so very honored to be able to test for her, and my daughter LOVES this pattern.  The first time she tried it on she said it was so "cump-ta-ble" and didn't want to take it off.

This pattern has quite a few options on it that you will enjoy.  It comes with a full length and a tunic length option.  You can also make it as a short sleeve or long sleeve dress.  The really fun part is that this pattern is great for lots of different fabrics.  She suggests cotton voile or rayon challis.  You can also use knit or cotton.  I choose to do mine in a black knit.  When I saw this pattern I thought "little black dress".  The boat neck is so classic, and the bishop sleeves add the simple but beautiful wow factor to this pattern.

I almost forgot about the keyhole opening in the back.  Finish it off with the perfect button for a great eye catcher!

The only bad thing I have to say about this pattern is that it only goes up to a size 12, and when you see how cute it is on your girl, you'll be begging Amy for adult sizes!

If you are new to Brownie Goose patterns, I must tell you that even the newest beginner can make these.  Amy does a great job of explaining everything, and she has lots of pictures if you are visual learner like me. :)  If you've been sewing quite a while and like to add your own spin on things, her patterns are great for that too.  One of the testers even did a split bodice on this, and it was adorable!  

So, that's my review.....I love the dress.  I love BG.  I'm thankful that this girl went out on a limb and started her little business that is now huge.  I'm pretty sure there are lots of seamstresses out there who feel the same about her.  Congratulations on your newest pattern, Amy!  I can't wait to see what's next.

Purchase your cricket here!! Happy Sewing!