I have quiet a few Border print ITY knit fabrics in my stash and really need to venture out use them. I thought the Ellie & Mac Belle Wrap dress with the straight maxi skirt was a great choice. I used one of the border lengths for a self fabric belt. I really love the look and fit of this dress the only downside once I wore this was remembering that living in hot & humid Florida a maxi dress is VERY warm!
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| Ellie & Mac Tres Belle Wrap Dress |
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| Back View |
The Ellie & Mac Diana Tiered Dress caught my eye when it was released, and I finally found the time to sew it up. I liked the idea of the square neckline and the tiered skirt. The pattern did not disappoint and I think it may be a TNT favorite now!
I sewed this wearable muslin version up in a jersey knit I had in my stash from Fabric Mart Fabrics. I lengthened the bodice by 2" per the instructions to measure my side waist. The fit length was perfect! I made this version sleeveless with a two-tiered skirt.
I may raise the neckline in the future for my modesty choice but overall it's a great pattern!
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| Ellie & Mac Diana Tiered Dress |
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I sewed another version of the Pattern Emporium Take the Chance Shirtdress. I made this version midi length with three tiers. Two long and one short. I used the Pattern Emporium Meet You There sleeve shortened to bicep length. This could have been a quick sew but it took me a week to complete.
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| Pattern Emporium Take the Chance Shirtdress |
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| Back View |
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| Meet You There Sleeve |
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| Button up shirtdress bodice |
The Pattern Emporium Take the Chance Shirt is probably my most Loved dress pattern. It usually takes me most of the day to sew it up but it's nice to have slow sewing once in a while. I used a cotton gauze fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics that has been in my stash for years. I lined the bodice for a little more structure and modesty, and it helped finish off the armholes nicely too.
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| Pattern Emporium Meet You There Dress |
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| Collar sewed up perfect! |
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| Back View |
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| Buttons |
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| Two tiered skirt with button front bodice |
I am thinking another version will be in the works soon!
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I have been wanting to sew up the Love Notions Cadence Dress for a while now. I printed the pattern before I realized that I had already printed it months ago. Now I have two copies printed! The pattern is simple and a quick sew. I made a muslin version that I may or may not wear around the house but this version came out wonderful.
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| Love Notions Cadence Dress |
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| Bias bound neck |
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| Side Slit |
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| Back View |
