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This sweet new take on our classic Maren dress comes in a soft ‘shell’ linen. Featuring a dramatic puff sleeve with elasticated cuff, hand smocking to chest, and Maren’s signature naive bold embroidery to skirt and sleeve in pastel pink. Invisible zip closure to back.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
1-2 years. Dress length is 44cm.
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The pretty Hana dress falls just over the knee, with a sweet elasticated ‘cinch’ at her waist, creating a lovely “doll-like” shape. Crafted in our sweet pastel rainbow check, with bold contrast embroideries in ‘shell’, little pockets and hand smocking details at cuffs. Trimmed with hand blanket stitch at cuffs and hand crochet stitch at neckline. Invisible zip to back.
100% Cotton woven check
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
3-5 years. Dress length is 60cm.
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Hedda is a sweet and special a-line blouse in a 1950s-inspired ‘apple’ green. Her gathered sleeves and pretty collar feature dramatic contrast embroidery. Button up placket to front. We love Hedda worn tucked into shorts, or loose over simple leggings.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
2-3 years. Blouse length is 38cm, sleeve opening width is 10.5cm.
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The pretty Ines blouse in ‘pool’ linen features an all-over dotted floral embroidery. Her collar and half moon pockets are finished with a scallop embroidery, and sleeves gently puff for a vintage look. Button up front with placket. We love Ines with shorts, or layer her under dungarees.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
3-5 years. Blouse length is 40cm, sleeve opening width is 9.5cm.
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The new style Mila romper is a pretty and playful ‘tomboy’ piece with a retro mood. Crafted in ‘bracken’ linen, featuring sweet daisy-embroidered contrast tonal collar and pockets. Step in entry with button placket to front. Mila’s relaxed and roomy fit makes her perfect for all day summer adventures.
100% Organic Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
3-5 years. Romper length to crotch is 56cm, sleeve opening is 10cm.
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A pull-on everyday romper, the Adina playsuit charms in our pastel rainbow check. Hand smocking finishes the chest and straps, and sweet embroideries trim the legline. With her relaxed and easy fit, Adina is perfect for keeping cool while playing on sunny days. We love her worn alone or layered over a favourite tee.
100% Cotton woven check
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
3-5 years. Length from shoulder to crotch is 56cm, strap length is 11cm.
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PDC MEDIUM RABBIT
Brown: MAEVE
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ cotton skirt with pockets & neck ruffle
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 12 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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LARGE BROWN RABBIT: LUCA
~ 100% cotton canvas
~ hand embroidered face
~ chambray overalls with pockets
~ pima shirt
~ disk jointed neck and floppy limbs
~ stuffed with poly-fill
~ about 16 inches tall (toes to top of head- not including ears)
Intended for Children ages 3 and Up
Handmade in Lima Peru
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ABOUT THE PDC AND THE ARTIST JEN MURPHY
My mother taught me how to design patterns and sew teddy bears when I was eleven years old. We both coveted antique mohair teddy bears, but since we were unable to afford to buy them, she taught herself, then taught me. Throughout my childhood we traveled the country selling her beautifully crafted pieces.
For as long as I can remember this is what we did. We made things. In my twenties and early thirties, I successfully carved out a business making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and animals for collectors worldwide, but once I had my own children I questioned why I was making “toys” intended for adults, often relegated to decorations. I wanted the objects I made to be animated by play and imbued with the love children give their favorite toys.
In 2012, I launched the Polka Dot Club with this in mind and in the intervening years I’ve seen how that simple act of learning to sew all those years ago, has so deeply impacted the way I live, work, and parent. I wanted to reinforce the idea that everything in our home was crafted and didn't just appear on a shelf ready for us to digest. It came from someplace and someone, which is a very powerful idea- one that I’m committed to. It feeds the Less Is More ideas about consumerism and quality but it also empowers everyone to become a maker themselves.
My Studio here in Minneapolis is where I continue to work and design all the pieces for the PDC, and I’ve expanded the studio to include a small group of sewers in Lima, Peru. This collaboration has been a powerful one. It’s not fast, inexpensive, nor easy to work in Peru, but it is meaningful. This sewing group was started to support hearing impaired women and now employs a handful of very talented sewers. The history of craft is threaded throughout the Peruvian culture and I’m learning so much from working with Pilar, Cecilia, Yesenia, Carmen, Kristine… and we’re only just getting started.
MADE WITH SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE CLUB.
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100% Linen
Wash at 30°
Sizing: Nellie Quats sizing runs on the generous side, although every child is different and fit is individual to each child.
A size 18-24M is a 24M for an 18M to grow into, a size 3-4Y is a 4Y for a 3Y to grow into and so on. Often, pieces last beyond the age range specified.
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About: Nellie Quats is a London based children's clothing company, specialising in beautifully handmade clothes for little girls. It is all designed and made in the UK by individual freelance seamstresses. Using predominantly Liberty Print fabric and linen it combines classic, simple design with plenty of playfulness and fun. We design with adventurous, active children in mind so our clothing is comfortable and easy to wear. We strive to create products that are durable and beautiful. We strongly believe in slowing down the fast pace throw-away fashion industry. Our idea is simple; to create long lasting, good quality products that can be kept until your child grows out of them, and even passed down the family.
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The perfect trousers, ideal for boys and girls and made from sustainable BCI cotton velvet. Peg style leg, slanted pocket openings, elasticated waist with button and zip fly.
100% cotton
Garment Care: wash like colours together at 30 degrees, iron on reverse.
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This sweet version of Apolina’s signature bonnet style features new art deco-inspired embroidery. We love the subtle prettiness of Jana’s tonal pink embroidery on our warm ‘rose’ linen. With contrast pink binding, and matching ‘rose’ poplin lining.
100% Linen
Ethically made in India
Hand wash recommended
Sizing:
12-18m. Face opening (top to bottom) is 19cm. Neckline (front to back) is 13cm
18-24m. Face opening (top to bottom) is 20cm. Neckline (front to back) is 13.5cm
2y+. Face opening (top to bottom) is 20.5cm. Neckline (front to back) is 14cm.
