I knew that the Love Notions Juliet Top was a winner and a dress version was a hit too. I lengthened the top version 15.5" for a dress. I added the flutter sleeve to this version. I am in Love! This gives off a bit of a MUMU vibe but it's already getting hot & humid here in Florida so cool & comfy are a must!
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| Love Notions Juliet Dress |
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| Solid Yoke Version |
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| Flutter Sleeve |
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| Back View |
So what version will be next?
Happy Sewing!
Bonnie
Why did I wait so long to sew up the Love Notions Juliet Top? I made a quick muslin version from scraps and I LOVE this top! The fit is A+ and the pattern is easy to sew up.
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| Love Notions Juliet Top |
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| Back View |
I grabbed this top on a quick trip Dear Hubby & I took to Georgia camping last week. It was cool & comfortable.
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| Georgia camping trip |
I think I may have to make a dress version soon.
Happy Sewing!
Bonnie
I had a blue and white stripe sheet in my stash that I had hoarded long enough! The tag said it was from Target. It has a little stretch to it and I knew the Simplicity 9140 would be a perfect pattern for it.
I sewed a straight size medium! I've never been a medium so be warned that this pattern is very loose fitting & generous in sizing.
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| Simplicity 9140 |
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| Back View with Ties |
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| Stitched Facing |
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| Simplicity 9140 Blue Stripe Dress |
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I thought the Simplicity 9140 would be my next sew. Loose, casual & a quick sew. It did not disappoint! I started out with a size Medium at the shoulders & bust, Large waist and XL at the hips. The dress fit but was so frumpy & big. Girl M thought it was a dress I wore in my "larger" days! I did end up unpicking a lot of serger seams and taking in the dress to as close to size Medium.
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| Simplicity 9140 |
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| Simplicity 9140 |
I also shortened the skirt by 3". I measured my height this week and could not believe I am now 5' 4"! I even had Dear Hubby remeasure me.....still only 5' 4"! I have always been 5' 8"! Where did 4" go? Maybe now that I'm the big 5-0 I'm starting to shrink! I think of 5' 4" as Sophia on The Golden Girls! Oh my!
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| Simplicity 9140 Green Linen |
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| Back View |
I'm off to sew again..............
Bonnie
I found a cotton/lycra polka dot jersey knit fabric in my stash that has 50% stretch! I love polka dots and have been hoarding this fabric for a while. I lengthened the skirt 3" and used the angel sleeve for this version. I love this dress!
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| Ellie & Mac Heart & Soul Twist Dress |
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| Angel Sleeve |
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| Back View |
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| Heartfelt Tag |
Reading the directions on fabric choice is very important. I wish I would have read it before making the Ellie & Mac Heart & Soul Twist Dress....... Live & Learn!
I made a muslin from ITY knit and did the needed adjustments. Then I chose to make a wearable version from a Crinkle double knit fabric from my stash. There was only 25% stretch with the double knit and the pattern clearly states 50% stretch! Oh my. I could wear it if I lost a few pounds.....
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| Ellie & Mac Heart & Soul Twist Dress |
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| Back View |
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| Crinkle Double Knit |
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| Size a bit snug |
Butterick 6677 is a great pattern to sew. Easy, quick and fits straight out of the package (which is very rare!). I used a Rayon floral print crinkle challis from Fabric Mart Fabrics I had in my stash. The fabric was very thin and the crinkles made it a bit fussy to cut & sew. But overall it was good.
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| Butterick 6677 Blue floral Crinkle Challis |
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| Butterick 6677 |
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| with self fabric belt |
I don't know why I don't make more of these. Its almost the perfect dress!
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I recently saw Maven Pattern has a new pattern release and the Ludo Capelet pattern seemed to call to me. I liked the simple clean lines of the capelet. I had a million versions made up in my mind!
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| Maven Pattern Ludo Capelet |
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| Back View |
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| Waistband & Capelet Sleeve |
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| Purple Daisy Pin? |
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| White Daisy Pin |
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| Rhinestone Pin? |
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| Dear Hubby's Easter 2024 |
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| Simplicity 6694 |
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| Simplicity 9345 |
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| Love Notions Metra Blazer |
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| Back View |
I’m getting my March wardrobe ready. Why not lots of green? I had this ITY knit fabric in my stash for a year or two waiting for the perfect wrap dress. I found it!
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| Ellie & Mac Tres Belle Dress |
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| Elbow length sleeve |
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| Self fabric tie belt |
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| Back view |
I’m off to sew something new!
Happy sewing
Bonnie
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| McCall’s 7831 |
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| McCall 7831 Denim Jumper |
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| Front pocket |
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| Lower pockets |
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| Back view |
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| Twin needle hem |
I enjoyed being a tester for the Love Notions Pattern Aurora dress. The dress is a very flattering modern styled dress with hidden pockets and diagonal waist seams. There are so many possibilities with this pattern. You can make it sporty or classic. The soft v-neck is just the perfect plunge, not too low and the choice of sleeve lengths is very nice too.
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| Love Notions Aurora Dress |
I used a jacquard double knit fabric for my version. The print does hide the design lines but the fit is A+! I lengthened my version 2" to have it hit at my knee. I also had to grade up sizes for my hips.
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| Love Notions Aurora Dress |
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| Back View |
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| Style designs hidden with print |
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| Outside/Back view |
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| Aurora Dress |
