This season my favourite styles and DIYs have been a subtle (or often not so subtle) nod to feminine fashion of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. So instead of reaching for magazines for inspiration from the l
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
PDF sewing pattern of sundress with open back. The pattern is accompanied by step-by-step pdf tutorial with photos. Strappy sundress with open back, of low volume, with a fitted silhouette, widened at the bottom, of mid-length. The upside part of front has a curved edge on the armhole, lined with an elastic band on the bottom edge. The downside part of front and back has an attached straight belt, which is 3,5 cm wide. The waistline is situated at its anatomical level. The downside part of front has one pair of waist darts. The downside part of back has a centre seam, one pair of waist darts and a fastener with a zipper in the centre seam. On the side seam, at the hip line, there are patch pockets with a flap. The shoulder straps are 3,5 cm wide. EASES added to a pattern: Bust-line: 0 cm; Waist-line: 5,5 cm - 7,5 cm; Hips-line: 13,6 cm - 15,6 cm; FABRIC SUGGESTION: Main fabric. For this garment, we recommend using dress and suiting fabrics, suiting of medium density from natural, synthetic or blended fibres. A wide range of cotton, viscose, linen and denim fabrics with different textures are suitable for this garment. Lining material. We recommend using knitted fabrics with a stretch factor of 0,85 – 0,90 for the lining. The fabrics can be made of natural fibres (cotton), artificial fibres (viscose), blended fibres (cotton with elastane) or synthetic fibres. For this garment, we used the elastic fabric LAUMA (microfibre). Interfacing materials. For better quality of sewing, we recommend to use the interfacing material. For example, you may use 33 g/m2 density 150 cm, width woven interfacing. The density of the interfacing material depends on the main fabric density. Degree of difficulty: "Intermediate”. YOUR ORDER WILL CONTAIN: 1. The pattern for printing on A4/Letter. You need to print the pattern on a regular printer on A4/Letter sheets, then glue the sheets, cut the pattern and you can sew! The test square for checking the A4/Letter print scale is located on the first sheet of the pattern file. 2. The pattern for printing on a large format plotter. The test square for checking the plotter scale is located on the pattern sheet. 3. PDF-file with step-by-step illustrated tutorial. Each size is in a separate file. Pattern is given with seam allowances. Size chart: 48(RU) - bust 96 cm / 37,8" // hips 104 cm / 41" 50(RU) - bust 100 cm / 39,4" // hips 108 cm / 42,5" 52(RU) - bust 104 cm / 41" // hips 112 cm / 44,1"
How to make a toddler sundress with tutorial and free pattern
Today, I'm very excited to announce the launch of a new sewing pattern, the Eva Tops and Sundress . When designing this top and dress, I wanted to create a summer garment that was a little bare but still loose fitting and comfortable. I thought back to some of my favorite garments of the 1990s and
We're so excited to debut the highly requested Anthea Milkmaid Dress free sewing pattern, perfect for cottagecore sewing projects!
Inside: Sewing a straight line is so much harder than it looks. Here are the best tips for how to sew straight lines, including how to improve your sewing technique and tools to help you along faster. When I sat down to sew in my high school home economics class, I thought sewing straight lines was easy. Seriously, how
Sew a wrap sundress from the book Sundressing or from any basic bodice sloper.
The Maisel Dress free sewing pattern channels her signature LBD for a vintage look that would look stunning in anyone's wardrobe.
Skill level beginner/intermediate Sized for a 35-37″/89-94cm bust A little something for the hot weather: a Sundress bodice that can be added to many styles of skirt…or added to short…
Lucia is a flowy, feminine sundress that adds romance to your look with a flirty faux-wrap front, spaghetti straps and a cinched drawstring waist. Its best assets are the plunging neckline and narrow straps that show a bit of skin on a hot day. There’s something about crisp white linen that just screams summer. The fresh hues, the cooling...
Read my sewing pattern review for the McCalls 7948 dress, otherwise known as #GraceMcCalls/M7948
Today I’m happy to welcome Caroline of Sew Caroline back to the blog. Caroline’s expecting her second baby soon, so she’s sharing this maternity dress over on her blog. Read all about it here. And you have to see that fabric up close, so cute! While you’re on her blog, you might want to check...Read More
Today, I'm very excited to announce the launch of a new sewing pattern, the Eva Tops and Sundress . When designing this top and dress, I wanted to create a summer garment that was a little bare but still loose fitting and comfortable. I thought back to some of my favorite garments of the 1990s and
Sirius is the perfect hot weather dress, light as feather: you will want to make it in all your favorite fabrics and pack a dozen in your suitcase for a vacation at the beach. Its sweetheart neckline and billowy skirt will flatter any body type, showcasing tanned shoulders and skimming hips to draw attention to the legs. - Format: layered PDF (one layer per size, choose the size you need) in A0, A4 and US letter. - Pattern pieces never overlap. - A 5/8” (1.5cm) seam allowance is included. - A fully illustrated, 18 pages booklet is provided with the pattern, with highly detailed digital illustrations. - This pattern and its instructions are in English. - Size range: from XS to XL. - Choose your size easily with a detailed body measurements and finished garments measurements table included in the instructions booklet. This pattern works with lightweight woven fabrics (examples: twill, crepe, poplin... in viscose, tencel, silk, linen, cotton, polyester...). The lining must be of a lighter or similar weight, and of a similar drape. Length of fabric needed (same amount for main fabric and lining): In 55'' (140cm) width : - 2.6 yards (2.4m) for sizes XS to M - 3 yards (2.8m) for sizes M to XL In 43'' (110cm) width: - 3.6 yards (3.3m) for sizes XS to XL You will also need a 10 inch (25cm) invisible zipper, thread matching your fabric, a machine needle matching your fabric type, a marking pen, scissors and pins. A loop turner will also be useful for straps. Sewing level: easy, for confident beginners who already made a whole garment. The main difficulty is the bust curve in the princess seams. There is also an invisible zipper at the back. All French Poetry sewing patterns are intended for personal individual use only.
A photo tutorial of how to make a color-blocked patchwork Sauvie Sundress!
