Abreu - Little Girls, Big Style: Sew a Boutique Wardrobe from 4 Easy Patterns

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Abreu, Mary.

Little girls, big style: sew a boutique wardrobe from 4 easy patterns/ by Mary Abreu.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-1-60705-188-6 (softcover)

1. Girls clothing. 2. DressmakingPatterns. I. Title.

TT562.A27 2010

646.4'06dc22

2010014304

Printed in China

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

For my late mother, Anna Abreu, who continues to inspire my crafty adventures. She was the original craft addict; my partner in all things stitched, painted, or made by hand; and my best friend.

The amazing Lisa Carroccio (aka The Diva) was with me every step of the way. Her guidance, input, and advice were invaluable, and I am blessed to have her as a mentor and friend.

My friend Sarah Phillips of Intown Quilters in Decatur, Georgia, lets me teach at her store and pick her brain, and she never says no when I need a lunch buddy.

Thank you to my awesome pattern testers: Jessica Chapman, MaryAnn Lopes, and Hayden Thornton. Yall rock!

My life is filled with such an awesome cast of supporters and cheerleaders. Special thanks to Amber Hartenbower, Sheree Schattenman, Jenn Cristy, Amber Turnbow, Tess Wiebe, Kristina Milling, Anna Garner, Tricia Estes, and Bari Ackerman.

Angela Shimada and Katie Moore helped me get back into sewing after a lengthy break, and I owe them so much for it.

The beautiful little girls wearing these clothes hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, Charlotte, Ella C., Ella J., Kayla, Sarah, Tatum, and especially Liesl.

A big thank you to my C&T/Stash team for helping make my lifelong dream a reality.

Thank you, Michael Miller Fabrics LLC, Timeless Treasures Fabrics Inc., Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Intown Quilters for providing many of the fabrics used throughout this book.

Dad and Jo, thanks for believing in me and being the loudest fans any girl could ever want.

I could not have written this book without the support of my family: my husband, Matt; my sons, Joshua and Garrett; and my daughter, Liesl. Thank you for putting up with my obsessions, the deadlines, the constant hum of the sewing machine, and the incessant stream-of-consciousness chattering about this book. I love you.

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