Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole Instagram – I’m so behind on posting makes these days but I’ve worked on some really special pieces that I have been wearing a lot, like this sundress (#grasser211) from @grasserpatterns . It’s sewn up in this leopard viscose crepe from @wearethefabricstore (gifted as a 🌟brand ambassador🌟) and also comes in a blue colorway. It’s got a great hand, is very flowy, and worked surprisingly well this pattern. This was my first grasser pattern which I only tried out because they got a glowing review from @charliewensley . I would definitely consider this a few steps above a burda pattern- the drafting was pretty good (although I did make come changes to this garment) and the instructions actually tell you on how to make it, with illustrations, too (I know- shocker!) To be honest I barely referenced the instructions because this wasn’t a complicated design, but I still prefer having decent instructions with my pattern purchases 🤷🏽‍♀️. The alterations I made were to chop nearly 3 inches (!) off the length of the bodice to put the waistline where I like it (a couple inches above my navel) and I also had to take several inches out of the waist circumference. These patterns are very affordable but I don’t love that they only come in one size- for someone like me who usually has to grade b/t a few sizes to accommodate my waist and hips in fitted garments, this is a no go for certain designs but it was fine for this dress. They do however come in multi heights, which seems pretty great but like I said, I still had to chop a lot of length off this so it didn’t seem particularly matched to my stature. Nevertheless they have some really cool designs and I will absolutely be making more of their patterns that won’t require too much grading for me. I love how this summer dress feels so sophisticated in this print- big fan, and with the right jacket, it will transition into fall pretty easily too 💕💕 | Posted on 18/Jul/2022 02:52:21