This has been in heavy rotation this summer, which was an unexpected surprise. I thought it might be too dressed up to wear casually but I was wrong- it’s surprisingly comfortable and feels like a regular sundress, although it’s clearly anything but. I was inspired to make this after I saw @whatkatiewears and @ravelout ‘s versions. The pattern is the #oonadress by @vikisews, a Russian pattern company. The instructions were surprisingly great as I’ve found that a lot of translated instructions can be a bit sparse or lacking. But these came with good pics, detailed instructions and was easy to follow, which was important considering the unique construction. It came together pretty quickly by using facings to create tunnels for all the elastic and the drawstring. My only suggestion would be to keep as many of your elastic casings open on one end as possible til most of the dress is constructed, then try it on to make sure the elastic lengths are comfortable for you; I had to shorten my neck elastic by several inches in order for it to feel secure. Others who made this dress ended up having to stitch the center up a couple of inches so they wouldn’t feel too exposed which is a great fix, but my B cups are able to feel totally fine in such a low cut. Someone once told me they were “blessed by the booby gods” cause they were so well endowed, and it really changed my perspective on my own relationship with my body because I also think I was blessed by the booby gods, but for the opposite reason 😂despite what uber self conscious high school Jasika thought was desirable in the 90’s, it turns out that I adore my small boobs! They are so easy to manage! I could run for an hour without a bra and not hurt! I can go braless in a t shirt and no one will even notice. I can wear inexpensive bras and still feel supported! Moral of the story is, a true blessing is one that brings you peace, whatever that may look like. Sincerely, Card Carrying Member of the Itty Bitty Titty Commitee Beautiful fabric is a green and dark blue rayon(?)) from @blackbirdfabrics ❤️
This has been in heavy rotation this summer, which was an unexpected surprise. I thought it might be too dressed up to wear casually but I was wrong- it’s surprisingly comfortable and feels like a regular sundress, although it’s clearly anything but. I was inspired to make this after I saw @whatkatiewears and @ravelout ‘s versions. The pattern is the #oonadress by @vikisews, a Russian pattern company. The instructions were surprisingly great as I’ve found that a lot of translated instructions can be a bit sparse or lacking. But these came with good pics, detailed instructions and was easy to follow, which was important considering the unique construction. It came together pretty quickly by using facings to create tunnels for all the elastic and the drawstring. My only suggestion would be to keep as many of your elastic casings open on one end as possible til most of the dress is constructed, then try it on to make sure the elastic lengths are comfortable for you; I had to shorten my neck elastic by several inches in order for it to feel secure. Others who made this dress ended up having to stitch the center up a couple of inches so they wouldn’t feel too exposed which is a great fix, but my B cups are able to feel totally fine in such a low cut. Someone once told me they were “blessed by the booby gods” cause they were so well endowed, and it really changed my perspective on my own relationship with my body because I also think I was blessed by the booby gods, but for the opposite reason 😂despite what uber self conscious high school Jasika thought was desirable in the 90’s, it turns out that I adore my small boobs! They are so easy to manage! I could run for an hour without a bra and not hurt! I can go braless in a t shirt and no one will even notice. I can wear inexpensive bras and still feel supported! Moral of the story is, a true blessing is one that brings you peace, whatever that may look like. Sincerely, Card Carrying Member of the Itty Bitty Titty Commitee Beautiful fabric is a green and dark blue rayon(?)) from @blackbirdfabrics ❤️
This has been in heavy rotation this summer, which was an unexpected surprise. I thought it might be too dressed up to wear casually but I was wrong- it’s surprisingly comfortable and feels like a regular sundress, although it’s clearly anything but. I was inspired to make this after I saw @whatkatiewears and @ravelout ‘s versions. The pattern is the #oonadress by @vikisews, a Russian pattern company. The instructions were surprisingly great as I’ve found that a lot of translated instructions can be a bit sparse or lacking. But these came with good pics, detailed instructions and was easy to follow, which was important considering the unique construction. It came together pretty quickly by using facings to create tunnels for all the elastic and the drawstring. My only suggestion would be to keep as many of your elastic casings open on one end as possible til most of the dress is constructed, then try it on to make sure the elastic lengths are comfortable for you; I had to shorten my neck elastic by several inches in order for it to feel secure. Others who made this dress ended up having to stitch the center up a couple of inches so they wouldn’t feel too exposed which is a great fix, but my B cups are able to feel totally fine in such a low cut. Someone once told me they were “blessed by the booby gods” cause they were so well endowed, and it really changed my perspective on my own relationship with my body because I also think I was blessed by the booby gods, but for the opposite reason 😂despite what uber self conscious high school Jasika thought was desirable in the 90’s, it turns out that I adore my small boobs! They are so easy to manage! I could run for an hour without a bra and not hurt! I can go braless in a t shirt and no one will even notice. I can wear inexpensive bras and still feel supported! Moral of the story is, a true blessing is one that brings you peace, whatever that may look like. Sincerely, Card Carrying Member of the Itty Bitty Titty Commitee Beautiful fabric is a green and dark blue rayon(?)) from @blackbirdfabrics ❤️
This has been in heavy rotation this summer, which was an unexpected surprise. I thought it might be too dressed up to wear casually but I was wrong- it’s surprisingly comfortable and feels like a regular sundress, although it’s clearly anything but. I was inspired to make this after I saw @whatkatiewears and @ravelout ‘s versions. The pattern is the #oonadress by @vikisews, a Russian pattern company. The instructions were surprisingly great as I’ve found that a lot of translated instructions can be a bit sparse or lacking. But these came with good pics, detailed instructions and was easy to follow, which was important considering the unique construction. It came together pretty quickly by using facings to create tunnels for all the elastic and the drawstring. My only suggestion would be to keep as many of your elastic casings open on one end as possible til most of the dress is constructed, then try it on to make sure the elastic lengths are comfortable for you; I had to shorten my neck elastic by several inches in order for it to feel secure. Others who made this dress ended up having to stitch the center up a couple of inches so they wouldn’t feel too exposed which is a great fix, but my B cups are able to feel totally fine in such a low cut. Someone once told me they were “blessed by the booby gods” cause they were so well endowed, and it really changed my perspective on my own relationship with my body because I also think I was blessed by the booby gods, but for the opposite reason 😂despite what uber self conscious high school Jasika thought was desirable in the 90’s, it turns out that I adore my small boobs! They are so easy to manage! I could run for an hour without a bra and not hurt! I can go braless in a t shirt and no one will even notice. I can wear inexpensive bras and still feel supported! Moral of the story is, a true blessing is one that brings you peace, whatever that may look like. Sincerely, Card Carrying Member of the Itty Bitty Titty Commitee Beautiful fabric is a green and dark blue rayon(?)) from @blackbirdfabrics ❤️
This has been in heavy rotation this summer, which was an unexpected surprise. I thought it might be too dressed up to wear casually but I was wrong- it’s surprisingly comfortable and feels like a regular sundress, although it’s clearly anything but. I was inspired to make this after I saw @whatkatiewears and @ravelout ‘s versions. The pattern is the #oonadress by @vikisews, a Russian pattern company. The instructions were surprisingly great as I’ve found that a lot of translated instructions can be a bit sparse or lacking. But these came with good pics, detailed instructions and was easy to follow, which was important considering the unique construction. It came together pretty quickly by using facings to create tunnels for all the elastic and the drawstring. My only suggestion would be to keep as many of your elastic casings open on one end as possible til most of the dress is constructed, then try it on to make sure the elastic lengths are comfortable for you; I had to shorten my neck elastic by several inches in order for it to feel secure. Others who made this dress ended up having to stitch the center up a couple of inches so they wouldn’t feel too exposed which is a great fix, but my B cups are able to feel totally fine in such a low cut. Someone once told me they were “blessed by the booby gods” cause they were so well endowed, and it really changed my perspective on my own relationship with my body because I also think I was blessed by the booby gods, but for the opposite reason 😂despite what uber self conscious high school Jasika thought was desirable in the 90’s, it turns out that I adore my small boobs! They are so easy to manage! I could run for an hour without a bra and not hurt! I can go braless in a t shirt and no one will even notice. I can wear inexpensive bras and still feel supported! Moral of the story is, a true blessing is one that brings you peace, whatever that may look like. Sincerely, Card Carrying Member of the Itty Bitty Titty Commitee Beautiful fabric is a green and dark blue rayon(?)) from @blackbirdfabrics ❤️
I am pretty sure that this dress has gotten more compliments from strangers in one afternoon of wear than anything else I have ever made! I’m so surprised! Not that it isn’t beautiful, it’s just an unexpected make from my norm. The bold, pretty fabric is from @wearethefabricstore (gifted as an ambassador) which I chose because of the stunning chartreuse and dark green color combo, but I was stumped as to what to make with it. Then I remembered this cool tik tok video I’d seen a while back where a sewist named @g00dbad_ a low-to-zero waste dress out of a bedsheet and she very generously shared the template so that others could recreate it. It’s not a pattern exactly, but based on just a couple of your own measurements, it’s easily translated into a great wrap dress (very similar to vintage walk away dress patterns) that is very size/gender/age inclusive. I didn’t have a bed sheet to work with but I did have this fabric which I was still able to finagle the dress out of with a little problem solving. The result is so dynamic, with a vintage fit and flare silhouette paired with an impactful print. I didn’t change much to the basic instructions Cara gave but I did add interfacings and facings to my waistband, a buttonhole to one side of my dress opening for the belt to slide through, and I faced my belt with a complimentary fabric because I ran out of my main fabric. It adds some cool interest to the tie, which I love! This dress is easy to wear, doesn’t blow open and expose my bits on a windy day, and makes me feel so pretty! Check out _cccara on tik tok to watch her video if you want to make one for yourself! PS- yes my hair is shorter, no I didn’t want it this short and yes I hate it 🥴
I am pretty sure that this dress has gotten more compliments from strangers in one afternoon of wear than anything else I have ever made! I’m so surprised! Not that it isn’t beautiful, it’s just an unexpected make from my norm. The bold, pretty fabric is from @wearethefabricstore (gifted as an ambassador) which I chose because of the stunning chartreuse and dark green color combo, but I was stumped as to what to make with it. Then I remembered this cool tik tok video I’d seen a while back where a sewist named @g00dbad_ a low-to-zero waste dress out of a bedsheet and she very generously shared the template so that others could recreate it. It’s not a pattern exactly, but based on just a couple of your own measurements, it’s easily translated into a great wrap dress (very similar to vintage walk away dress patterns) that is very size/gender/age inclusive. I didn’t have a bed sheet to work with but I did have this fabric which I was still able to finagle the dress out of with a little problem solving. The result is so dynamic, with a vintage fit and flare silhouette paired with an impactful print. I didn’t change much to the basic instructions Cara gave but I did add interfacings and facings to my waistband, a buttonhole to one side of my dress opening for the belt to slide through, and I faced my belt with a complimentary fabric because I ran out of my main fabric. It adds some cool interest to the tie, which I love! This dress is easy to wear, doesn’t blow open and expose my bits on a windy day, and makes me feel so pretty! Check out _cccara on tik tok to watch her video if you want to make one for yourself! PS- yes my hair is shorter, no I didn’t want it this short and yes I hate it 🥴
I didn’t hop onto the quilted jacket trend til @byhandlondon released the #NerrisaCoat pattern a couple months ago. I loved the collar, the oversized fit and the long length, three elements that I had not previously seen in quilted coat patterns, and I had the *perfect* fabric for it- a geometric reversible quilted cotton smack in the middle of my color palette from @corefabrics. The pattern is very simple, pretty beginner friendly, and requires very little fit adjusting because it’s so oversized. I made the smallest size available (it goes up to a size E/ 61.75” bust) but it’s still incredibly roomy, like I could probably fit a sweater AND another coat under this lol. If I were to make it again I would probably slim down the fit by a couple inches and shorten it to shin length, which I might still do, but I wanted to get some wear out of this length before I chopped it up. I opted not to add buttons to the front and just have this be a kind of open jacket for layering. I made the bias binding myself and this is the only issue I had with the pattern- it says you need 5 meters of binding but I easily used 3 times that much for this view (I stopped counting after the third time I had to pull out my tools to make more tape 😵💫), so maybe that amount was meant for the shorter version of the jacket (because it doesn’t give different amounts for the different views). Thankfully I had just enough tencel scrap fabric to make all the tape I needed. The bias binding gives the jacket a nice pop of color while still feeling a bit neutral and I love how the colors in the fabric and tape play off of each other. I’m on the fence about the patch pockets on my version and think it would look even better with inset pockets, and because of the bulk of the quilted fabric, the drop sleeves look a little funky at the seams(I prefer inset sleeves). But those design choices are what makes this such a simple and quick pattern to finish, and I’m still happy with how this came out. The fabric is structured but soft and wearing it feels like you’re draped in a blanket cocoon- it actually makes a pretty great housecoat if you’re careful to not trip over it 😂
I didn’t hop onto the quilted jacket trend til @byhandlondon released the #NerrisaCoat pattern a couple months ago. I loved the collar, the oversized fit and the long length, three elements that I had not previously seen in quilted coat patterns, and I had the *perfect* fabric for it- a geometric reversible quilted cotton smack in the middle of my color palette from @corefabrics. The pattern is very simple, pretty beginner friendly, and requires very little fit adjusting because it’s so oversized. I made the smallest size available (it goes up to a size E/ 61.75” bust) but it’s still incredibly roomy, like I could probably fit a sweater AND another coat under this lol. If I were to make it again I would probably slim down the fit by a couple inches and shorten it to shin length, which I might still do, but I wanted to get some wear out of this length before I chopped it up. I opted not to add buttons to the front and just have this be a kind of open jacket for layering. I made the bias binding myself and this is the only issue I had with the pattern- it says you need 5 meters of binding but I easily used 3 times that much for this view (I stopped counting after the third time I had to pull out my tools to make more tape 😵💫), so maybe that amount was meant for the shorter version of the jacket (because it doesn’t give different amounts for the different views). Thankfully I had just enough tencel scrap fabric to make all the tape I needed. The bias binding gives the jacket a nice pop of color while still feeling a bit neutral and I love how the colors in the fabric and tape play off of each other. I’m on the fence about the patch pockets on my version and think it would look even better with inset pockets, and because of the bulk of the quilted fabric, the drop sleeves look a little funky at the seams(I prefer inset sleeves). But those design choices are what makes this such a simple and quick pattern to finish, and I’m still happy with how this came out. The fabric is structured but soft and wearing it feels like you’re draped in a blanket cocoon- it actually makes a pretty great housecoat if you’re careful to not trip over it 😂
I didn’t hop onto the quilted jacket trend til @byhandlondon released the #NerrisaCoat pattern a couple months ago. I loved the collar, the oversized fit and the long length, three elements that I had not previously seen in quilted coat patterns, and I had the *perfect* fabric for it- a geometric reversible quilted cotton smack in the middle of my color palette from @corefabrics. The pattern is very simple, pretty beginner friendly, and requires very little fit adjusting because it’s so oversized. I made the smallest size available (it goes up to a size E/ 61.75” bust) but it’s still incredibly roomy, like I could probably fit a sweater AND another coat under this lol. If I were to make it again I would probably slim down the fit by a couple inches and shorten it to shin length, which I might still do, but I wanted to get some wear out of this length before I chopped it up. I opted not to add buttons to the front and just have this be a kind of open jacket for layering. I made the bias binding myself and this is the only issue I had with the pattern- it says you need 5 meters of binding but I easily used 3 times that much for this view (I stopped counting after the third time I had to pull out my tools to make more tape 😵💫), so maybe that amount was meant for the shorter version of the jacket (because it doesn’t give different amounts for the different views). Thankfully I had just enough tencel scrap fabric to make all the tape I needed. The bias binding gives the jacket a nice pop of color while still feeling a bit neutral and I love how the colors in the fabric and tape play off of each other. I’m on the fence about the patch pockets on my version and think it would look even better with inset pockets, and because of the bulk of the quilted fabric, the drop sleeves look a little funky at the seams(I prefer inset sleeves). But those design choices are what makes this such a simple and quick pattern to finish, and I’m still happy with how this came out. The fabric is structured but soft and wearing it feels like you’re draped in a blanket cocoon- it actually makes a pretty great housecoat if you’re careful to not trip over it 😂
My young sewing buddy Quinn and I were supposed to share a table at a craft fair a couple weeks ago- I was going to sell ceramics and they were selling their ice dyed scrunchies (they wanted to raise money for unhoused community members)! I taught Quinn and their mom Cyndi how to sew the scrunchies this past year because they didn’t want to keep buying RTW ones from a crappy corporation like Amazon. Anyways, Quinn and I made matching aprons/dresses for the event but I ended up having to go out of town for an awards ceremony at the last minute and I had to miss the fair! Luckily Quinn was still game for getting dressed up in this mint chocolate chip linen fabric from @wearethefabrictore (they are head over heels for the print!) I was drawn to this fabric because of the polka dots but it ended up having the loveliest drape which really won me over (it has a little spandex in it which gives it a bit of stretch and softens it up!) and it hangs so beautifully- totally unexpected! Its got a lighter weight than most linen so it feels a bit floaty! I used a random vintage pattern from my stash (Simplicity 7098) with pretty low hopes for it and was surprised again when such a simple pattern gave me such a graceful, easy silhouette. I love the pockets that stretch across the hips and the pullover style- it was a perfect match for Quinn’s apron, which we based off of another apron that they love to wear, and we used leather scraps and rivets instead of fabric for the straps- I think it helps balance out the sweetness of fabric. Although it was disappointing to miss the fair, I am hoping we have another chance to be twins and wear these together! Cyndi is shown wearing some of The Fabric Store’s famous merino wool in the butteriest autumn hue ever- I made the raglan turtleneck from a vintage stretch & sew pattern!
My young sewing buddy Quinn and I were supposed to share a table at a craft fair a couple weeks ago- I was going to sell ceramics and they were selling their ice dyed scrunchies (they wanted to raise money for unhoused community members)! I taught Quinn and their mom Cyndi how to sew the scrunchies this past year because they didn’t want to keep buying RTW ones from a crappy corporation like Amazon. Anyways, Quinn and I made matching aprons/dresses for the event but I ended up having to go out of town for an awards ceremony at the last minute and I had to miss the fair! Luckily Quinn was still game for getting dressed up in this mint chocolate chip linen fabric from @wearethefabrictore (they are head over heels for the print!) I was drawn to this fabric because of the polka dots but it ended up having the loveliest drape which really won me over (it has a little spandex in it which gives it a bit of stretch and softens it up!) and it hangs so beautifully- totally unexpected! Its got a lighter weight than most linen so it feels a bit floaty! I used a random vintage pattern from my stash (Simplicity 7098) with pretty low hopes for it and was surprised again when such a simple pattern gave me such a graceful, easy silhouette. I love the pockets that stretch across the hips and the pullover style- it was a perfect match for Quinn’s apron, which we based off of another apron that they love to wear, and we used leather scraps and rivets instead of fabric for the straps- I think it helps balance out the sweetness of fabric. Although it was disappointing to miss the fair, I am hoping we have another chance to be twins and wear these together! Cyndi is shown wearing some of The Fabric Store’s famous merino wool in the butteriest autumn hue ever- I made the raglan turtleneck from a vintage stretch & sew pattern!
My young sewing buddy Quinn and I were supposed to share a table at a craft fair a couple weeks ago- I was going to sell ceramics and they were selling their ice dyed scrunchies (they wanted to raise money for unhoused community members)! I taught Quinn and their mom Cyndi how to sew the scrunchies this past year because they didn’t want to keep buying RTW ones from a crappy corporation like Amazon. Anyways, Quinn and I made matching aprons/dresses for the event but I ended up having to go out of town for an awards ceremony at the last minute and I had to miss the fair! Luckily Quinn was still game for getting dressed up in this mint chocolate chip linen fabric from @wearethefabrictore (they are head over heels for the print!) I was drawn to this fabric because of the polka dots but it ended up having the loveliest drape which really won me over (it has a little spandex in it which gives it a bit of stretch and softens it up!) and it hangs so beautifully- totally unexpected! Its got a lighter weight than most linen so it feels a bit floaty! I used a random vintage pattern from my stash (Simplicity 7098) with pretty low hopes for it and was surprised again when such a simple pattern gave me such a graceful, easy silhouette. I love the pockets that stretch across the hips and the pullover style- it was a perfect match for Quinn’s apron, which we based off of another apron that they love to wear, and we used leather scraps and rivets instead of fabric for the straps- I think it helps balance out the sweetness of fabric. Although it was disappointing to miss the fair, I am hoping we have another chance to be twins and wear these together! Cyndi is shown wearing some of The Fabric Store’s famous merino wool in the butteriest autumn hue ever- I made the raglan turtleneck from a vintage stretch & sew pattern!
My young sewing buddy Quinn and I were supposed to share a table at a craft fair a couple weeks ago- I was going to sell ceramics and they were selling their ice dyed scrunchies (they wanted to raise money for unhoused community members)! I taught Quinn and their mom Cyndi how to sew the scrunchies this past year because they didn’t want to keep buying RTW ones from a crappy corporation like Amazon. Anyways, Quinn and I made matching aprons/dresses for the event but I ended up having to go out of town for an awards ceremony at the last minute and I had to miss the fair! Luckily Quinn was still game for getting dressed up in this mint chocolate chip linen fabric from @wearethefabrictore (they are head over heels for the print!) I was drawn to this fabric because of the polka dots but it ended up having the loveliest drape which really won me over (it has a little spandex in it which gives it a bit of stretch and softens it up!) and it hangs so beautifully- totally unexpected! Its got a lighter weight than most linen so it feels a bit floaty! I used a random vintage pattern from my stash (Simplicity 7098) with pretty low hopes for it and was surprised again when such a simple pattern gave me such a graceful, easy silhouette. I love the pockets that stretch across the hips and the pullover style- it was a perfect match for Quinn’s apron, which we based off of another apron that they love to wear, and we used leather scraps and rivets instead of fabric for the straps- I think it helps balance out the sweetness of fabric. Although it was disappointing to miss the fair, I am hoping we have another chance to be twins and wear these together! Cyndi is shown wearing some of The Fabric Store’s famous merino wool in the butteriest autumn hue ever- I made the raglan turtleneck from a vintage stretch & sew pattern!
I wore this dress to a picnic for obvious reasons (as my friend Sabrine said, I “AM the picnic!”). I’m a real sucker for a large gingham print in a great color, and this gifted linen from @wearethefabricstore does not disappoint (but then again does it ever? The Fabric Store single handedly restored my faith in linen 🙏🏽). I used @grasser patterns No 762 dress but somehow miscalculated how much fabric I would need and had to leave a panel off of the body, thereby shortening it considerably. It turned out to be a happy accident because the sleeves are so voluminous and dramatic that I think the longer version would have overwhelmed my short frame. I love how swingy and fun the short version is and it’s nice for the LA summer that will still be going strong til like, November 🙄. I half-assed the pattern matching for the body but made sure that the pockets were properly lined up because I wanted them to look invisible. The sleeves were really fun to construct- I wasn’t sure exactly sure how they would come together just looking at the pattern but essentially they have a regular sized sleeve as a sort of lining which is attached to the inside of the large gathered sleeve, so no use of an elastic sleeve hem, which makes it feel very comfortable and easy to move your arms around. As noted in a prior post, the instructions by this company are pretty good, especially considering they are translated (yes, still better than burda!) but the sizing is strange- only goes up to bust 45”/waist 39”/hip 48” and even stranger, they only offer one size per pattern (so no grading between sizes is possible) but it offers LOTS of height choices for each size. I’m curious why they offer so much flexibility in height and none in the body of the pattern, as lengthening and shortening pattern pieces are much easier to do comparatively. I won’t be buying any designs that are fitted, like pants, skirts, and body skimming dresses, but the patterns are also inexpensive so buying two or more sizes in order to grade between them is also an option for something you really love (and they do have some really cool designs!)
I wore this dress to a picnic for obvious reasons (as my friend Sabrine said, I “AM the picnic!”). I’m a real sucker for a large gingham print in a great color, and this gifted linen from @wearethefabricstore does not disappoint (but then again does it ever? The Fabric Store single handedly restored my faith in linen 🙏🏽). I used @grasser patterns No 762 dress but somehow miscalculated how much fabric I would need and had to leave a panel off of the body, thereby shortening it considerably. It turned out to be a happy accident because the sleeves are so voluminous and dramatic that I think the longer version would have overwhelmed my short frame. I love how swingy and fun the short version is and it’s nice for the LA summer that will still be going strong til like, November 🙄. I half-assed the pattern matching for the body but made sure that the pockets were properly lined up because I wanted them to look invisible. The sleeves were really fun to construct- I wasn’t sure exactly sure how they would come together just looking at the pattern but essentially they have a regular sized sleeve as a sort of lining which is attached to the inside of the large gathered sleeve, so no use of an elastic sleeve hem, which makes it feel very comfortable and easy to move your arms around. As noted in a prior post, the instructions by this company are pretty good, especially considering they are translated (yes, still better than burda!) but the sizing is strange- only goes up to bust 45”/waist 39”/hip 48” and even stranger, they only offer one size per pattern (so no grading between sizes is possible) but it offers LOTS of height choices for each size. I’m curious why they offer so much flexibility in height and none in the body of the pattern, as lengthening and shortening pattern pieces are much easier to do comparatively. I won’t be buying any designs that are fitted, like pants, skirts, and body skimming dresses, but the patterns are also inexpensive so buying two or more sizes in order to grade between them is also an option for something you really love (and they do have some really cool designs!)
I wore this dress to a picnic for obvious reasons (as my friend Sabrine said, I “AM the picnic!”). I’m a real sucker for a large gingham print in a great color, and this gifted linen from @wearethefabricstore does not disappoint (but then again does it ever? The Fabric Store single handedly restored my faith in linen 🙏🏽). I used @grasser patterns No 762 dress but somehow miscalculated how much fabric I would need and had to leave a panel off of the body, thereby shortening it considerably. It turned out to be a happy accident because the sleeves are so voluminous and dramatic that I think the longer version would have overwhelmed my short frame. I love how swingy and fun the short version is and it’s nice for the LA summer that will still be going strong til like, November 🙄. I half-assed the pattern matching for the body but made sure that the pockets were properly lined up because I wanted them to look invisible. The sleeves were really fun to construct- I wasn’t sure exactly sure how they would come together just looking at the pattern but essentially they have a regular sized sleeve as a sort of lining which is attached to the inside of the large gathered sleeve, so no use of an elastic sleeve hem, which makes it feel very comfortable and easy to move your arms around. As noted in a prior post, the instructions by this company are pretty good, especially considering they are translated (yes, still better than burda!) but the sizing is strange- only goes up to bust 45”/waist 39”/hip 48” and even stranger, they only offer one size per pattern (so no grading between sizes is possible) but it offers LOTS of height choices for each size. I’m curious why they offer so much flexibility in height and none in the body of the pattern, as lengthening and shortening pattern pieces are much easier to do comparatively. I won’t be buying any designs that are fitted, like pants, skirts, and body skimming dresses, but the patterns are also inexpensive so buying two or more sizes in order to grade between them is also an option for something you really love (and they do have some really cool designs!)
I wore this dress to a picnic for obvious reasons (as my friend Sabrine said, I “AM the picnic!”). I’m a real sucker for a large gingham print in a great color, and this gifted linen from @wearethefabricstore does not disappoint (but then again does it ever? The Fabric Store single handedly restored my faith in linen 🙏🏽). I used @grasser patterns No 762 dress but somehow miscalculated how much fabric I would need and had to leave a panel off of the body, thereby shortening it considerably. It turned out to be a happy accident because the sleeves are so voluminous and dramatic that I think the longer version would have overwhelmed my short frame. I love how swingy and fun the short version is and it’s nice for the LA summer that will still be going strong til like, November 🙄. I half-assed the pattern matching for the body but made sure that the pockets were properly lined up because I wanted them to look invisible. The sleeves were really fun to construct- I wasn’t sure exactly sure how they would come together just looking at the pattern but essentially they have a regular sized sleeve as a sort of lining which is attached to the inside of the large gathered sleeve, so no use of an elastic sleeve hem, which makes it feel very comfortable and easy to move your arms around. As noted in a prior post, the instructions by this company are pretty good, especially considering they are translated (yes, still better than burda!) but the sizing is strange- only goes up to bust 45”/waist 39”/hip 48” and even stranger, they only offer one size per pattern (so no grading between sizes is possible) but it offers LOTS of height choices for each size. I’m curious why they offer so much flexibility in height and none in the body of the pattern, as lengthening and shortening pattern pieces are much easier to do comparatively. I won’t be buying any designs that are fitted, like pants, skirts, and body skimming dresses, but the patterns are also inexpensive so buying two or more sizes in order to grade between them is also an option for something you really love (and they do have some really cool designs!)
I wore this dress to a picnic for obvious reasons (as my friend Sabrine said, I “AM the picnic!”). I’m a real sucker for a large gingham print in a great color, and this gifted linen from @wearethefabricstore does not disappoint (but then again does it ever? The Fabric Store single handedly restored my faith in linen 🙏🏽). I used @grasser patterns No 762 dress but somehow miscalculated how much fabric I would need and had to leave a panel off of the body, thereby shortening it considerably. It turned out to be a happy accident because the sleeves are so voluminous and dramatic that I think the longer version would have overwhelmed my short frame. I love how swingy and fun the short version is and it’s nice for the LA summer that will still be going strong til like, November 🙄. I half-assed the pattern matching for the body but made sure that the pockets were properly lined up because I wanted them to look invisible. The sleeves were really fun to construct- I wasn’t sure exactly sure how they would come together just looking at the pattern but essentially they have a regular sized sleeve as a sort of lining which is attached to the inside of the large gathered sleeve, so no use of an elastic sleeve hem, which makes it feel very comfortable and easy to move your arms around. As noted in a prior post, the instructions by this company are pretty good, especially considering they are translated (yes, still better than burda!) but the sizing is strange- only goes up to bust 45”/waist 39”/hip 48” and even stranger, they only offer one size per pattern (so no grading between sizes is possible) but it offers LOTS of height choices for each size. I’m curious why they offer so much flexibility in height and none in the body of the pattern, as lengthening and shortening pattern pieces are much easier to do comparatively. I won’t be buying any designs that are fitted, like pants, skirts, and body skimming dresses, but the patterns are also inexpensive so buying two or more sizes in order to grade between them is also an option for something you really love (and they do have some really cool designs!)
This printed viscose georgette from @wearethefabricstore is such a standout that it took me months to figure out what to make with it. If you look at my 4th slide you’ll see why- it’s an illustrated depiction of Los Angeles, and you can see the Hollywood bowl, the Chinese theatre and lots of other cool landmarks/details about this weird and beautiful city. The flow is incredible and I didn’t want to waste it on a blouse which would take away a lot of the movement, so I opted to make just the skirt of the dress of vogue 1501. I recently wore that dress (a huge fav of mine) and was reminded of how simple and great the skirt is by itself (if I’d had enough fabric I probably would have just made the whole dress again tho lol). I’m pairing it (and pairing it *down*) with a hand me down RTW denim shirt from savage (I wear it to death) and some memade clogs, but I really want to pair it with a knitted sweater when the weather gets a little cooler. This was a really relaxing sew- even tho the fabric is silky, it sewed beautifully and wasn’t fidgety at all with its slightly crepey texture. Love the skirt, still hate my hair, but it’s almost at the point where it has to start growing down instead of up, so that’s progress! 😂
This printed viscose georgette from @wearethefabricstore is such a standout that it took me months to figure out what to make with it. If you look at my 4th slide you’ll see why- it’s an illustrated depiction of Los Angeles, and you can see the Hollywood bowl, the Chinese theatre and lots of other cool landmarks/details about this weird and beautiful city. The flow is incredible and I didn’t want to waste it on a blouse which would take away a lot of the movement, so I opted to make just the skirt of the dress of vogue 1501. I recently wore that dress (a huge fav of mine) and was reminded of how simple and great the skirt is by itself (if I’d had enough fabric I probably would have just made the whole dress again tho lol). I’m pairing it (and pairing it *down*) with a hand me down RTW denim shirt from savage (I wear it to death) and some memade clogs, but I really want to pair it with a knitted sweater when the weather gets a little cooler. This was a really relaxing sew- even tho the fabric is silky, it sewed beautifully and wasn’t fidgety at all with its slightly crepey texture. Love the skirt, still hate my hair, but it’s almost at the point where it has to start growing down instead of up, so that’s progress! 😂
This printed viscose georgette from @wearethefabricstore is such a standout that it took me months to figure out what to make with it. If you look at my 4th slide you’ll see why- it’s an illustrated depiction of Los Angeles, and you can see the Hollywood bowl, the Chinese theatre and lots of other cool landmarks/details about this weird and beautiful city. The flow is incredible and I didn’t want to waste it on a blouse which would take away a lot of the movement, so I opted to make just the skirt of the dress of vogue 1501. I recently wore that dress (a huge fav of mine) and was reminded of how simple and great the skirt is by itself (if I’d had enough fabric I probably would have just made the whole dress again tho lol). I’m pairing it (and pairing it *down*) with a hand me down RTW denim shirt from savage (I wear it to death) and some memade clogs, but I really want to pair it with a knitted sweater when the weather gets a little cooler. This was a really relaxing sew- even tho the fabric is silky, it sewed beautifully and wasn’t fidgety at all with its slightly crepey texture. Love the skirt, still hate my hair, but it’s almost at the point where it has to start growing down instead of up, so that’s progress! 😂
This printed viscose georgette from @wearethefabricstore is such a standout that it took me months to figure out what to make with it. If you look at my 4th slide you’ll see why- it’s an illustrated depiction of Los Angeles, and you can see the Hollywood bowl, the Chinese theatre and lots of other cool landmarks/details about this weird and beautiful city. The flow is incredible and I didn’t want to waste it on a blouse which would take away a lot of the movement, so I opted to make just the skirt of the dress of vogue 1501. I recently wore that dress (a huge fav of mine) and was reminded of how simple and great the skirt is by itself (if I’d had enough fabric I probably would have just made the whole dress again tho lol). I’m pairing it (and pairing it *down*) with a hand me down RTW denim shirt from savage (I wear it to death) and some memade clogs, but I really want to pair it with a knitted sweater when the weather gets a little cooler. This was a really relaxing sew- even tho the fabric is silky, it sewed beautifully and wasn’t fidgety at all with its slightly crepey texture. Love the skirt, still hate my hair, but it’s almost at the point where it has to start growing down instead of up, so that’s progress! 😂
This printed viscose georgette from @wearethefabricstore is such a standout that it took me months to figure out what to make with it. If you look at my 4th slide you’ll see why- it’s an illustrated depiction of Los Angeles, and you can see the Hollywood bowl, the Chinese theatre and lots of other cool landmarks/details about this weird and beautiful city. The flow is incredible and I didn’t want to waste it on a blouse which would take away a lot of the movement, so I opted to make just the skirt of the dress of vogue 1501. I recently wore that dress (a huge fav of mine) and was reminded of how simple and great the skirt is by itself (if I’d had enough fabric I probably would have just made the whole dress again tho lol). I’m pairing it (and pairing it *down*) with a hand me down RTW denim shirt from savage (I wear it to death) and some memade clogs, but I really want to pair it with a knitted sweater when the weather gets a little cooler. This was a really relaxing sew- even tho the fabric is silky, it sewed beautifully and wasn’t fidgety at all with its slightly crepey texture. Love the skirt, still hate my hair, but it’s almost at the point where it has to start growing down instead of up, so that’s progress! 😂
