Wednesday 17 April 2013

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The Doli Tank Review (and giveaway!)

 

I was really excited when Sarah from EmmyLouBeeDoo asked me to pattern test her newest pattern, the Doli Tank.  The tank is designed for lightweight wovens (like lawn, rayon challis, lightweign linen etc) and I used some of the delicious voile I picked up on my latest trip Stateside.  The pattern is available in sizes 12m to 6yr, the size I tested.


The tank has a slightly high-lo hem, easy-fitting shape, ribbing trim, and an exaggerated racer back (this is my favourite bit).


It's super neat on the inside too with french seams all over the place.  You might have noticed that my trim isn't sitting exactly flat which is my fault for using a hefty cotton lycra because I don't follow instructions because I didn't have a coordinating ribbing.  Sarah also narrowed the height of the trim post-testing, so it should sit flatter even if you use a cotton lycra like me.  Now that I've shown you how the Doli Tank would look if you live North of The Wall and there's a gale force wind blowing, here are some pics which more accurately reflect the lovely cut and drape.

And the very best news is that Sarah has generously offered a giveaway copy of this pattern for my readers!  To enter you don't even have to like Sarah in real life (although you totally will as she's one of my favourite people), you just need to like her Facebook page.  Or follow her blog, or follow her on Instagram.  After you do one of those things (or all of them as I recommend), leave a comment on this post.  The giveaway winner will be randomly selected on Sunday night.

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congrats to Sandraled!**


22 comments:

  1. Liked her on facebook love this pattern.

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  2. facebooked liked. how could i not, this pattern is v cute (im sure Tiny needs several! and i have some liberty lawns in my cupboard!!!)

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  3. Facebook like and love the pattern :)

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  4. Blog followed! Such a cute pattern

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  5. Very cute! I like her on facebook.

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  6. I follow Sarah on fb and instagram :)

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  7. I stalk.... I mean follow on instagram

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  8. I don't have instagram but I follow her on the others! :D

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  9. I follow on fb (nick soni Ost Pe)
    thanks!

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  10. I follow EmmyLouBeeDoo via GFC... you too!

    Thanks for hosting!

    laura.newsol(at)gmail.com

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  11. I liked her on FB, and am quite embarrassed that I haven't seen her patterns before, they're great!

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  12. The main fabric you used is so pretty! (I have the pattern so I'm not trying to enter the contest; just a real comment hehe)

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  13. So cute! I'm following Sarah on her blog and instagram.

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  14. I like her on facebook. Thanks

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  15. Oh this is lovely! followed on Facebook

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  16. Thanks for the link and the pictures of the finished top it is adorable. It really brightens up a plain T. I have finished my dress here..

    http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/hooray-party-dress.html

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  17. Love! Following here and you everywhere!

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  18. Following her on facebook. Very cute!

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  19. !! Lucky me. I already liked her on FB and follow her blog! the tank is super cute... and your daughter is gorgeous! I'm soooo jealous of her hair! *pouts*

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