New York Minute by Tie Dye Diva I have two different versions of this dress, both in crushed velvet and one still unphotographed. They are staples in my winter weekly work wardrobe. This is a really simple, quick to sew dress that looks great for work and is comfortable to wear. I whipped it up
Nashville by Annelaine Patterns Another new release from Annelaine this week. This is the Nashville dress. Is has lots of options like the Lexington! This one can be lined or not, placket, hood and 2 tier skirt in all the skirt lengths I used the Nashville rayon spandex from Amelia Lane Designs (the official sponsor
Lexington Dress/Peplum from Annelaine Patterns The newest release from Annelaine is the Lexington. It has options for regular or scoop neck, a placket front, natural or empire waist, several skirt lengths all with hi-low and dramatic hi-low cuts. Lots of options! This is a scoop neck, natural waist, knee length hi low in hacci from
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s SUPER MODAL! This fabric is new to me. Have you had the pleasure? It’s tough to describe. It’s technically a rayon spandex (modal) and it has the kind of silky but not brushed texture. It has the thickness of a good quality double brushed poly, but it has
Posh Top by George and Ginger mashed with the Drama Dress by George and Ginger The Posh Top is a bishop sleeve top with a high collar and trim detail on the shoulder/neck. The trim really dresses it up. I mashed with the Drama Dress, one of my favorite skirt silhouettes. (here are the other
Lauren top and dress by Sinclair Patterns I work in an office that requires business-professional attire, so I’m always hunting for quick and easy sewing patterns that have just enough detail to dress up the look for work. The Lauren from Sinclair has those features and bonus points for being nursing friendly. I’m adding this
The Clover Dress is part of the Crimson and Clover release from George and Ginger. It features an a-symmetrical cowl that can have button accents, as well as waist accents. Unlike the circle skirt of the Crimson, the Clover has a gathered skirt. I really think you can interchange them easily though if you prefer.
I love fancy sleeves, ruffles, gathers, anything that makes my work wardrobe look like it comes from Nordstrom rather than Walmart. I also love quick, easy patterns. If I don’t sew it all at the same time, I lose my place in the tutorial and lose my motivation to finish. I like a pattern that
5oo4 Sydney Dress/Peplum 5 Out Of 4 is one of my favorite designers. So many of the patterns have nursing options built in and full bust adjustment pattern pieces so you don’t have to do your own alteration. This holiday season, 5oo4 released the Sydney dress. It has a twirly skirt, fitted bodice with lift
I’ve owned this pattern since I got into PDF patterns. I’ve never sewn made a Sahara though, something always seemed to get in the way. I work well under pressure and get the most done when there’s a deadline, so of course I signed up to test the transition to trimless pages. The pattern now
