Marte of Compagnie M just released her newest Pattern. The Ileana dress (read more here). It`s a truly unique pattern with so many options. You can go crazy to team the bodice with all those different sleeves, collars, pockets and skirt options. Your Ileana is going to look differently each time your going to sew it, without losing the twist Compagnie M patterns call her own. Let`s celebrate with a little dance.
I`ve choosen the Raglan bodice with the short Raglan sleeve. The short faux button placket with a round peter pan collar. And of course, the full circle skirt.
It would be also possible to choose pattern pieces of the other compagnie m patterns, they match with the Ileanadress as well. What gives you even more creative space.
The bodice is nicely finished with a lining. The skirt is hemmed with a bias-binding sewn to the inside. Such a nice touch on a swinging circle skirt (and very quick btw)!
The collar as well as the sleeves are bordered with self-made piping I had to cut from an old bedsheet. Funnily, there was no white fabric in my whole stash.
Fabric is from Atelier Brunette bought here.
You can purchase the pattern in the Compagnie-m shop, use code ILEANA10 to get a 10% discount on the pdf or the paper version.
Congratulations Marte, this dress rocks!
fliegfederfrei 
Looks like she loves her dress. I love her little dance (without moving her feet) 😉
hihi yes dancing is something that ask for a lot of coordination she does not have allready 😉
I sometimes dance without moving my feet too, hee hee!! 😉
It simply looks AMAZING! Thanks a lot Nina for this beautiful Ileana. 🙂
i wish you a succesful start of the sale, the pattern is amazing!
A beautiful Ileana. I loved Marte’s own versions (and immediatly bought the pattern) but this one is even greater. Love the piping!
thank you caroline!
What a great dress! Love the piping! Did you let the piping go from the raglan to the sleeve in 1 go?
yes exactly, in 1 go. it’s not hard to do!
What a beautiful version of the Ileana! And those little knees are adorable 🙂
thank you wendy! yes those chubby legs i know 😉
It’s beautiful! I can’t wait to sew my first Ileana…
What a great version you made (again !) and I love how your daughter dance 🙂
She looks really happy with this beautiful Ileana dress! Love the piping!
Wie hast du die kleine Bohne zum Tanzen gebracht? Lief Musik? Sie sieht umwerfend aus. Ich liebe sie und deine Kleider! Mami
Wow! I absolutely LOVE this dress! So beautiful!
What a beautiful dress! She looks so happy in her new dress ❤ The piping is perfect!