Mori Dress & Top Pattern

After much anticipation, introducing, the Mori Dress & Top pattern.   

The Mori Dress and Top is inspired by the soft, whimsical characteristics of Japanese Mori Kei (forest style). The delicate flounces are inserted into princess seams to create a dramatic silhouette that will twirl just about as much as the beautifully gathered skirt. The fully-lined bodice has no closures or visible seams, so you can show-off the design in your fabric of choice. The Mori is sure to be a favourite, so be prepared to make a few!

Here is what you will receive in this pdf pattern:

Sizes: 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 years 

- pdf document with full colour photographs and diagrams
- numbered, step-by-step instructions
- prints on both standard 8.5X11" and A4 paper
- includes both imperial and metric measurements
- finished garment measurements chart
- full-size pattern pages
- pattern sizes are colour coordinated and have individual line styles (print in black and white OR colour)
- clear instructions for printing only the size(s) you need using PDF layers
- 3/8 (1cm) seam allowances included
- no serger needed
- link to pattern instantly delivered to your Paypal account e-mail once payment processed 

$9CAD

The Mori Dress & Top pattern was tested meticulously by 37 testers. View some of their photos HERE.

The Mori Dress & Top pattern is available for purchase HERE.

For a limited time, use coupon code moriday to receive $1 off the listed price. 

(expires 7am PST March 2, 2016)

Mori Dress & Top Tester Photos

The new Mori Dress & Top is almost ready for release, but before it does, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the testers who did an amazing job providing the valuable feedback and suggestions that made this pattern possible.

Extra special thanks to: Alexia, Amanda, Ana Sofia, Andreia, Brooke, Candice, Christine, Crystal, Dagbjørt, Emi, Emily, Heidi B, Heidi E, Heidi K, Jess, Jessica, Jessie, Joy, Karen G, Karen J, Kathleen, Kristin, Lies, Luong, Magda, Magdalena, Marelet, Maria Luísa, Melissa, Mgeni, Misia, Rebecca, Suzanne, Tennille, Thao, and Whitley.

Here are just some of the beautiful Mori Dresses & Tops they made:

Top Row: Alexia, Misia

Bottom Row: Luong, Andreia

Top Row: Maria Luísa, Candice

Bottom Row: Mgeni, Thao

Top Row: Heidi E, Marelet

Bottom Row: Amanda, Brooke

Top Row: Suzanne, Lies

Bottom Row: Magda, Joy

Top Row: Dagbjørt, Karen J

Bottom Row: Kristin, Kathleen

Top Row: Magdalena, Rebecca

Bottom Row: Melissa, Jessica

Top Row: Jess, Tennille

Bottom Row: Heidi B, Whitley

Top: Emi

Centre: Ana Sofia

Bottom: Christine

Top: Crystal

Centre: Jessie

Bottom: Karen G

Heidi K

The Mori Dress & Top will be available in the E & E Pattern shop on February 29, 2016.

Coming Soon

The newest E&E Pattern is in the works and within the next few days, a tester call will be made.  If you are interested in joining the testing team, join the brand new E&E Patterns Group on Facebook, and watch for updates.

This pattern, still yet to be named, will be available in sizes 6 months to 8 years, and will feature both a dress and top.

Join the E&E Patterns Group to keep up on all the news and also exclusive members only discounts.

Three Little Skirts

With spring just around the corner, it was time to make some new skirts for my girl.  She rarely wears anything but dresses and skirts these days, so she was thrilled with these new additions to her wardrobe.

Peaches & Cream

If you've been following along on Instagram, you've seen this latest dress I've made for my daughter.  I was inspired by this lovely peachy-coral coloured fabric I found at my local fabric shop.  It's got beautiful gold shimmery stripes and begged to be something a little fancy, so I self-drafted a double skirted, 3/4 sleeve dress with an invisible zipper closure.  The bow in front was added completely my daughter's request.  I love the fact that she is getting more involved with the design process!

Swan Lake Tinny Dress

Prior to the holidays, I had the pleasure of making my daughter a new dress for Christmas.  She had chosen some beautiful fabric at a shop in Vancouver and from that point onward, it was a constant "When are you going to make my Swan Lake dress?".  She couldn't wait, and when it was done, she adored it and has worn it so many times since.  The Tinny by StraightGrain has been recently updated, and I'm so pleased with the pattern and its classic design with many options.  There will be more Tinny dresses for my girl in the near future!

My Favourite E&E; Pattern

You know how with your children you don't have favourites?  You love them all equally, right?  Obviously!  Well, I don't know if I can say the same about my patterns.  If I had to pick a favourite, I would have to say it's the Bohemian Babydoll.  Why, you might ask?  Here are my top five reasons:

1.  No closures on the back so patterned fabric is seamless (and it's super quick to make and economical, too!)

2.  The hem facings.  I LOVE to contrast the hem facing for that peek of colour or pattern depending on the dress.

 3.  Flutter sleeves.  Again, I love contrasting them.

4.  The hi-lo hemline...a must to show off the hem facings!!

5.  The way my little girl feels when she's wearing it!  Really, she just loves it (this one in particular)!
I'm going to have to make a few more for her to twirl in before the summer's over.



The gorgeous fabric is London Calling from Robert Kaufman.  It's a glorious lightweight, perfect for a Bohemian Babydoll.

By the way, the pattern's had a little facelift in the past week.  Now, the more efficient method for adding the full lining without closures is included in the pattern (no need to link to this tutorial).

The cap sleeve option is also included now, and doesn't need to be downloaded separately.

Another bit of news, is the Bohemian Babydoll (and also the Hemlock Top) are going to be available in the German language at the new Näh-Connection pattern shop soon.  Very exciting!  I'll let you know when the shop officially opens.

So, there you have it!  My admission that I play favourites with my patterns. ;)