Oops! Don't mind the wrinkles, I took this photo after an afternoon of sitting in the truck running errands! Oh wow, look! A sewing project that isn't a knitting project bag! Crazy, I know! I'm sure a lot of you are pretty relieved to not have to see another bag. This dress was my last FO of 2010, and was sewn at the beginning of December but couldn't blog about it 'til now cause I just couldn't get any photos taken of it. I knew that I wasn't going to get any knitting projects completed before the year was over but had thought why not end the year with a bang by sewing an actual garment? This here is a Tova dress, sewn from a Wiksten limited edition hand-drawn sewing pattern. I've been in love with this dress since 2008, when I first laid eyes on the dress when Jenny first wore it on her blog. Then this version appeared a few months later and was to be on sale in her shop that spring. She was a one-woman show at the time and couldn't keep her shop stocked because her pieces would always sell out within a matter of hours, sometimes minutes! Even enlisting the help of an intern hasn't allowed her online shop to stay stocked with even one item. Not that it would matter anyways cause I wouldn't have been able to afford one of her lovely creations, now that my disposable income is no more and has become the Munchkin's diaper fund. The dress was a very easy sew and came with thorough step-by-step instructions accompanied by photos for each step. Definitely a great pattern for a beginner who is ready for something a little more challenging. Brett was perplexed as to why I would buy such a pricey pattern for such a simple design, especially when I could have drafted the pattern myself. Well, true...I could have drafted the pattern but I would have felt extremely guilty for copying a self-published, independent designer's work. I love this dress to bits and would like to give the credit where credit is due while supporting an indie designer. I had to explain to Brett that the reason why the pattern was costly was because it was hand-drawn, then taken to a copy centre before each copy was folded by hand by the designer herself, then packaged and labeled...all in such a short amount of time and the whole process completed by a mere 2 peeps. All in all it had a lot to do with ethics and morals...and maybe, as a sewist and crafter myself, understanding just how much time and effort goes into producing such an item. Anyhoo, back to the dress. I wasn't quite sure what type of fabric I wanted to use, and whether o not if I wanted a print or a solid fabric. So to help me decide I opted to shop within my fabric stash. I have had this blue fabric for a few years now, the post-it note containing the fabric's info was long gone. All I knew about it was that I had purchased it at Fabricana and that it was a linen blend of sorts. After a quick burn test I confirmed that the fabric was indeed linen, mixed with a tiny bit of viscose or rayon. I'm betting that it is a linen/bamboo blend, solely because I remember being full of glee as I laid eyes on the variety of sustainable fabrics that Fabricana was carrying at the time. It took me 3 days to sew up the dress cause I only had the Munchkin's nap time to work on it. So far the dress is great as a layering piece for the colder weather and will be fabulous and airy in warmer weather. When I first tried on the dress Brett immediately called it my "19 kids and counting Amish dress". He really thought it was too roomy and a bit too conservative compared to the rest of the dresses in my wardrobe. I, on the other hand, am happy with how the dressed turned out and plan on making another as well as a shirt version sometime soon. The only things I would change the next time 'round would be to shorten the sleeves a tad and maybe sew the extra-small size for the shirt in hopes that it will cut down the ease in the bust area. Now if only I can find the perfect fabrics...
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
The Pattern Features: An elastic empire waist, fitted knit dress with puff sleeves.This dress has a deep scoop neckline and a gather bottom to add a unique style. FABRIC RECOMMENDED :Light to medium weight knit fabric such as ponte roma, brushed poly jersey, cotton jersey, bamboo jersey etc. SIZES FOR SAMPLE PATTERNS:Please, select your DRESS […]
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
This stunning pullover V-neck dress is in two lengths and has three-quarter sleeve variations with or without cuffs. This dress is a staple wadrobe peice that will have you looking stylish!Fabric Suggestions:Gignham, Cotton, Cotton Blends, Poplin, Sateen, Drill, Printed Rayon, Plain Rayon, Bamboo Rayon, Deluxe Prints, Printed Crepe.
The Mirri faux wrap dress pdf sewing pattern is a body-hugging faux wrap dress with a shawl-like classic collar that creates a modest V neckline. The skirt is fitted through the high hip area and flared at the hem. Choose your length from Blouse to maxi. Sew-along with WBM on YouTube.
FLEECE DRESS – KNOW ME 2007 In all the years I’ve been sewing, I have never sewn a fleece dress. Why? Because the words “fleece” and “dress” didn’t seem to belong in the same sentence for me. Fleece was reserved for sweatshirts, sweatpants and hoodies, in my opinion. That all changed when I ran across […]
A bamboo-bodice tutorial, that explains the basics of the origami-technique. You can use it in various ways, of which I'm giving a few examples, too.
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
Although it blooms in mid- to late- summer, the lavender trend has made winter fashion come alive, as its soft hues have rocked the runway all year round.
Oscar Schlemmer: Costume for Triadic Ballet, 1922
Tied at the back dress with a stand-up collar that covers the upper part of the body and exposes the legs. Simple A-line dress, knee length. The pattern also contains a belt that we can add to accentuate our waistline. Hem and long sleeves are finished with delicate frills and a sash to tie bows. Here (https://youtu.be/KXrkTJ6uyO4) you will also find step-by-step VIDEO TUTORIAL explaining how to sew exactly this project. Pattern includes: two print sizes: A4 & A0. You can print the A4 size on any home printer, the A0 size is available for printing at any copy shop. detailed instruction (containing sewing instructions, pattern layout, size chart, shopping list) Sizes: EU 34 to 46, US 4 to 16 What do you need: Main fabric - 2,5m (2 ¾ yd), 1,50 m (1 ⅝ yd) wide Interfacing - 0,3m (⅜ yd) Elastic 5mm (3/16”) wide - 0,5m (⅝ yd) or elastic thread (for gathering) Matching thread Fabric Suggestions: This project was made for woven fabrics. We recommend cupro, crepe, silk, satin, viscose, tencel, and bamboo fabrics. Sewing level: basic Seam allowance: not included. In the Pattern layout, you will find information about the sewing allowances you are supposed to add to each piece. This pattern is for personal (non-commercial) use ONLY. If you'd like more sewing inspirations and tips check: Our Pinterest: https://pin.it/4n3Xnp4 Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eveselection Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eveselection/
With a simple, flattering silhouette and made of Mood's Solid Boiled Wool, the Brassia Dress is ready for pretty much anything. Paired with a belt and some booties, I'm prepared to take on the world! This dress is so simple, it can really be made out of anything with a little stretch, especially since it has no closures to worry about. A sturdy fabric would be perfect for this dress, like cotton sateen, ponte knit, or one of our new chunky knits
Every wardrobe needs an Esma Dress! The latest addition to our ever expanding collection of jersey dress sewing patterns, Esma is super comfy to wear (our models confirmed this!) and super simple to sew. Aimed at Confident Beginners, with a little bit of sewing know-how you can stitch up an Esma in an afternoon. The subtle scoop of the rounded neckline is finished with an easy to sew neckband. The wide waistband leads to a gathered skirt and adds an extra element of chic to the classic silhouette. With three hem length options you can adapt the Esma Dress to suit your style and occasion - midi for cocktail hour, short for the summer and knee length for everyday and every season - with or without tights. Have a look at our Esma Dress Pinterest Board and see what everyone’s making on Instagram with the hashtag #soiesmadress
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
A Little Gray--Persimmon in the Sun For this challenge, I based my whole look on the color persimmon. It's not red, not orange, not pink, just persimmon! I made a fun little sunsuit in a vintage-inspired print that features ornate lacy flowers on an ivory background. Part of the challenge for me was finding this one perfect fabric to use in the sunsuit and hat while not having it look like "too much." But if you do happen to want more of it, the hat is reversible! The versatile grandpa-style cardigan is made of the softest bamboo jersey knit. It features sweet gathered sleeves, roomy pockets, large vintage buttons, and a stylish lace inset in the back yoke. I love how the oversized sweater looks so cool and casual over the short bloomers. Check out more details and pictures of this fun early summer ensemble at A Little Gray. CP--Just Peachy Picking a color was so hard for me! Drew and I love colors. Pretty much all of them. I searched and searched for the "right" color in the right material and just couldn't get in my zone for this challenge. It was love at first sight and touch though when I found this perfect peach. The world made sense again. Peach is not pink. Peach is fresh and fun. Peach is perfect for spring and summer. Peach is youthful. Peach is a little bit retro. Peach is a fashionable color right now but not so trendy and overdone. Peach, peach, peach! I use solid colors a lot in my designs. I love me a good pattern, but with solids you can really see the details and structure of the item. In this dress the details are the tuxedo ruffles in front, ruffles along the skirt hem, the perfect collar, and my favorite, the half flutter sleeves. I also played with the circle skirt pattern again and came up with a "mullet skirt" style. You know, short in the front and longer in the back! Because of this shape I knew the inside of the skirt piece would be very visible and I wanted it to be just as beautiful, so I used french seams (the seam is fully enclosed). It made such a strong and pretty finish that I used french seams for the entire dress. The perfect accessory for this dress is the braided leather belt. It was so easy to make and I plan on making one for me too. I used leather scraps from an upholstery store near my house and a buckle from an old belt I never wear (last week's recycle challenge has stuck with me!). And just to send this outfit over the top I made a little retro pillbox hat with silver eyelets for inserting the bobby pins. I really played off the vintage feel of the dress in the photo shoot, but take away the pillbox hat and the historic Chevy and this dress is also modern too. Check out my blog for more pictures and details! Kiki and Company--Here Comes the Sun Oh, how I love color! Yellow has always been such a happy color to me, so it was a perfect choice for the upcoming sunny summer. One of my favorite trends lately are the pairing of stripes and floral. Knowing that I needed to keep the outfit in one color, I picked up two different shades of yellow and made my own striped fabric and then went to town on this sweet little outfit. I love a good bold pattern with a simple design. This simple dress started out as a tight t-shirt design and ended up a cute and tailored A-line dress. I added large pockets (big enough for ALL of my daughters latest craze...squinkies), and added a really sweet little pleating detail down the side. I finished the dress off with yellow pleating around the bottom of the dress, the neckline and even used it to make little flutter sleeves. I know I needed some strong statement pieces to offset the big stripes and I LOVE how they turned out! After making the brooch and the hair accessory, I used the same yellow pleating to make a cuff for my daughter to wear and then finished the floral part off on the shoes with some large flowers that I made to clip on, but are also interchangeable! This outfit will be perfect for the quickly approaching summer, but even as the fall approaches, this dress paired with a little cardigan, skinny jeans and knee high boots will keep her warm and still bright. Come on by Kiki and Company to see all the little details and grab your free paper doll outfit! Melly Sews--Wildflower White When I got the list of themes for this season and saw Color for Week 4, I knew instantly what color I wanted to work with and where I wanted to shoot photos. In our part of Texas, it is a spring tradition to go shoot portraits in the wildflowers, specifically the bluebonnets, and after a terrible drought last year, we got enough rain at the right time to have gorgeous fields of bluebonnets this year. Wildflower White is the perfect look to wear for timeless photos. The dress is layers of cotton gauze, one of my favorite summer fabrics because it's light and easy to wash and wear. I started with a simple strappy sundress, fully lined with more gauze, then added the draped layers at the sides and topped it off with every trim in the store (at least according to my Hubby). It has crochet lace straps and trim, a stretch-shirred off the shoulder lace flounce, and a coordinated headband with scraps of lace and cotton gauze rosettes. For my son's outfit, I used white linen, and drafted a shirt in a guayabera style, with embroidery down the fronts and on the back, traditional pintucked pleats matched at the shoulder seams and patch pockets. The shorts feature cargo pockets, cuffs, a mock fly and button tabs. They are fully lined so we don't see undies peeking through the white linen. Check out more pictures on my blog, Melly Sews! Sew Together--Pinky Promise When our two littlest girls discovered that the challenge this week was colour and that they were going to be our models, their campaign for pink began. Although we were initially reluctant (we have SO much pink in our lives!) the girls were persuasive and we were inspired to make an outfit that we would all love. In order to remedy the sickly sweet reputation that pink has, we decided use a ‘rainbow’ of pink shades to create the fabric for our outfits. It took three fabric stores to find a range of pinks that satisfied our girls! There are 14 different pink solids used in this dress – some plain and others shot cotton. These fabrics were cut into two inch strips and squares. We feel like we spent a lot of the week sewing the most wonderful pink quilt and then cutting it up to make these dresses - anything to make our daughters happy! While the girls’ outfits look like pinafores and shirts, they are actually dresses. The lined bodices and skirts are pieced while the puffed sleeves and peter pan collars are made in white cotton. The box pleat in the centre front of the dress adds an extra pop of colour, but also makes the dresses super comfortable for running and playing. The covered button closure at the back makes them easy to get on and off…important when you’re four and it’s hot! The striped fabric creates lots of interesting lines - running vertically in some places and horizontally elsewhere. They create fun patterns where the side seams join, where the box pleats meet and along the hemline. Little girls like little details. The elastic headbands and covered button bracelets added extra colour to the outfit and may or may not have been a bribe to ‘inspire’ the girls during the photo shoot. We had lots of fun creating this outfit and the girls had lots of fun wearing it. Pop over to Sew Together to see some more photos and finds out all about pink! We’d love to see you… Related Posts
Sometimes I change the order of my to-sew queue** purely because of the color of the thread on my serger. But that's not necessarily a bad thing... I've been meaning to sew up another Appleton dress. I love my tester version so much and it has seen a lot of action for work events and meetings. I'm sure my colleagues are sick of seeing me in it. "Get a new dress!," I think I heard someone comment, sotto voce, last time I wore it to the office. I've got approximately eleventy million versions of the Appleton planned, but the black serger thread in my machine, left over from some Mother's Day gifts I was making, gave me the excuse to sew up this particular one! Another day, another Nicole Miller rayon jersey... love this stuff! This kaleidoscope-esque/rainbow Rorschach test print is completely within my color comfort zone: jewel-toned blues and greens, bright and crazy. This fabric is really a delight to sew with, too: not too slippery, doesn't curl, presses well. I'm super pumped to have cut out this dress quite creatively, allowing for lots of extra fabric, enough for a t-shirt or blouse of some sort. Hurrah! I didn't really bother with pattern matching. If you look closely, there is a little bit of a repeat across the two front panels. But you'd have to be looking really close to notice, I think. Like uncomfortably, creepily close. Stop that, you! I centered one of the lines of Rorschach down the center back, which I worried might look weird, but I quite like the final result: Same as my tester version, I went with a size 14 C/D on the top, graded to a 16 at the hip. This time, though, I cut the size 16 sleeves to give myself a little bit of extra fabric for my biceps. No problems easing them in and I am happy to have some more wiggle room there. I also added an inch in length to the skirt, for more knee coverage when sitting. The only tricky part, like my test version, was attaching the waist ties to the neckband. Somehow the instructions still didn't click for me the second time. But this video posted during the Appleton sewalong was incredibly helpful! To finish the waist tie hole more cleanly than my last, I used a tip from Debbie at Stitches and Seams. I used some sticky stuff to hold the little flaps down while I topstitched them. Not Steam-a-seam as she mentioned, but some double-sided hem tape stuff (I can't remember the brand name). Muuuuuuch neater! I love, love this Appleton... serious hearts-for-eyes love. The fabric is ah-mah-zing and the minor changes made from the tester version to the final pattern make a huge difference in fit! New go-to dress. Boom. ** "to-sew queue" = chaotic, swirling mass of half-baked ideas, impulsive purchases and improbable dream projects.
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
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Buy the Lucida Dress sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. Lucida is the perfect dress to help you look and feel good while still being comfortable. This cute little dress features cap sleeves, an adjustable tie at the neckline, and a slight A-line skirt. It is a great year-round dress that can be worn when the weather is warm, or paired with tights and boots when it cools down. This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats: – PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF? – PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop? Suggested fabrics: Knit fabrics with at least 10% stretch. For a more casual look, go for a nice jersey knit. If you want to jazz it up, go for something with texture like a stretch velvet (as pictured). If the knit has a bit of drape in it (a bamboo or rayon knit), it will give the dress nice movement and weight. Fabric requirements: 45" wide fabric: XS-M, 2.25 yd (2.1 m) / L-XXL, 2.88 yd (2.6 m) // 54" wide fabric: XS-M, 2 yd (1.8 m) / L-XXL, 2.25 yd (2.1 m). Sizing: XS - XXL (approx. UK 6 - 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements. Notions: Machine thread; stretch or ball point needle. PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (16 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet). If you're looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.
A bamboo-bodice tutorial, that explains the basics of the origami-technique. You can use it in various ways, of which I'm giving a few examples, too.
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
Sew a jersey dress with a difference with the sassy Estelle Dress sewing pattern! The Estelle Dress is designed for knit fabrics so she’s super comfortable to wear, whilst keeping you looking incredibly stylish, even in the colder months. Featuring a cleverly constructed tie detail on the side, she’s surprisingly quick and easy to make, a perfect project for both confident beginners and more experienced sewists. Estelle hits at the on-trend midaxi length, between a midi and a maxi. She looks great with heels, boots or trainers, with or without tights, so you can wear her all year round! Choose between short, 3/4 length or long sleeves and make Estelle with a straight or a slightly wider skirt with side splits. We’ve included two different split notches, so you can make them higher or lower, depending on your preference. This is a dress that can look casual, sophisticated or sassy, depending on the fabric you use. Make your Estelle in a viscose or bamboo jersey for a slinky version that hugs the body, or pick a light cotton jersey for an everyday dress that can be elevated with just a change of footwear. Try her in a sparkly jersey or a stretch velvet to make a stunning party dress for the festive season or a winter wedding! Have a look at our Estelle Dress Pinterest Board for inspiration and see what everyone’s making on Instagram with the hashtag #soiestelledress.
The Brassia Dress free sewing pattern is a breeze and within a couple hours you'll have a lovely new garment for your transitional wardrobe! For this version, I chose one of Mood's adorable discount jersey prints and lined it with a ponte for some extra structure, but you can easily skip the lining and opt for a heavier knit such as velour or bamboo jersey!
A little tutorial on how I made this variation to the bamboo-bodice by using origami petals.
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
DETAILS FEATURES FABRICS You can view the size chart, finished measurements and fabric requirements here. JACKIE is an elegant, easy to wear, super comfortable knit dress that slips perfectly from day into night. This style is designed to be easy and quick to make without fussy closures. It features a built up neckline and shapely, figure-flattering seams that lengthen and emphasize your curves. It is fitted at the waist with a full, flowing skirt. A subtle opening at the back upper bodice closes at the neckline with three small buttons and rouleau loop closures. This project uses both a serger and sewing machine. You can also make it with just a sewing machine. Version 1: Long sleeves with hemline ending just below mid-calf, approximately 32.5" (82.5 cm) down from the natural waist. Version 2: Sleeveless with hemline ending just below the knee, approximately 26.5" (67.3 cm) down from the natural waist. Skirt length measurements are taken from a flat pattern. Finished lengths may vary due to fabric weight and stretch. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0-16 Pattern File Details: Tiled Pattern: 48 pages - 36” Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page with dimensions 36” x 92” (92 cm x 234 cm) - A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 2 pages - Instruction Booklet: 16 pages IMPORTANT: PDF patterns are delivered as a .ZIP file. Many mobile devices do not support this file type without the use of a third part app. Check with your device’s brand model to determine the compatibility with .ZIP files . This pattern includes: Easy to follow, detailed instructions with lots of diagrams to assist you in sewing your project. Imperial and metric conversions Lengthening/shortening instructions Light to mid-weight two-way stretch knit fabric with moderate to high drape. At least 20% stretch. Various knits: Jersey, bamboo, cotton, modal, silk, velour, ponte, scuba.
