This video is for more people than you think. I threw out all my hand made dresses when I had an emergency colostomy last year. I lost my confidence, my sew-jo and my style! I'm happy to report that I'm gradually finding patterns again that I love and even if it's just the 1 pattern for now...I can make it in so many different fabrics so it doesn't even matter. Tummy friendly has a whole different meaning to me now 😉 x
@Eternal_Hope_Q so pleased you are regaining your confidence after your colostomy. As time goes on you’ll start to forget it and wear anything and everything, I’ve had mine for over 24 years.
At age 70, I have a tummy I know I'll never get rid of and it's ok. I just made my first empire waist dress, in decades and I love it. It's from a 1970s Simplicity pattern. Tummy issue solved by the empire waist. 😄
Yes, I have loved the empire waistline since the time of Tiggy with the color blocking. But with, 'at that time', my emerging womenly figure there was no desire to hide, but now also 72yrs old I welcome my love❤ again. Thanks for this video.🎉
I appreciate the research you did to encourage us all with a number of stylish and versatile dress patterns to de-emphasize our tummies. Great selection and thoughts.
Thanks, Ruan. There's those of us with autoimmune conditions where your tum can get distended by 3-4 inches in a day then be gone two days later :/ This is great to accommodate this fluctuation. Really appreciate the ideas!
Mine won’t go down again after a decade but it still leads my neighbours randomly asking me when I am due. I have lived here 15 years and due to infertility issues it is upsetting so this video is essential suggestions for me.
Gotta say it did make me smile when you started with an itchy snitch (nose) and then went straight in to the first pattern from itch to stitch 😆(sorry if it's just me!) Loved all the patterns - thanks for putting together this collection for us 👏
Yes she is sew clever I caught that and thought this girl’s really good. Funny how she said bust adjustment and paused. Not that I’ve ever had to do one.😂
Your channel has given me a fresh new way of thinking. Thank you for putting this out. So many of the sewing channels are designed towards to fitted thin people. I'm not that, I have curves that I don't want to show off lol.
Only just found your channel and so glad I have. I have been wanting to make my own clothes for ages but never took the plunge. Since having breast surgery finding the right clothes has become a real chore. Am now going to have a go at the Pleiades 2 and Fleetwood Frock. Thank you for giving the inspiration to do this.
Just found your channel today, and a minute into this video I clearly realized that you were talking to me. Instead of bumbling forward with styles that I wished would look good on me, your 'tummy friendly' vid was so clear. Love your delivery, your style, your straightforward approach to life and sewing.
I found your channel today. It’s made me happy to find patterns that will hide my tum! I have an empire line pattern that I will pull out and make. Thank you so much. 😍
@ I agree. Its a shame there aren’t sleeve options. So far I’ve made it as a summer dress that was perfect for our holiday in Singapore and afterwards for our Australian summer weather.
Thank you so much for this video. I have endometriosis and get extremely bloated(look pregnant) for 2 weeks before my period. I just bought the simplicity pattern from the Simplicity website-they are having a big black friday sale. Just subscribed!
Ruan you are so lovely, thank you for your ubiquitous honesty!! (OK, I knew that one but there are many others that would have stumped me!) Totally agree on double gauze.
Thank you for sharing these patterns. I just finished the Sew Different Fleetwood Frock and love it. I can get away with wearing it with a jean jacket or a sweater during our mild winter.
Your research in these videos is wonderful. So helpful and inspiring. Thank you so much! I'm an empire waist enthusiast but the options you've presented are very interesting to consider.
Found ya 🎉. Loveing your. Pattern finds December 11 2024 xx maybe we need want a fashion show of your clothes you have sewn out of these patterns. No pressure …haha x
Such a welcome topic, Ruan. Thank you. I like mccalls m7969 as it’s more fired at the top then flares. You can have it loose and floaty or belt it for shape. Myosotis by Deer and Doe and the Lyra and Nell from Tilly also are great (again, loose or belted).
I love your recommendations - I made the Tie Dress in a blackberry viscose and it is wonderful. An easy make and can be worn to a smart work do, an evening out or just a casual day dress. It might be the most versatile item I have ever made. The ties are attached so they do need tying but you can tie them as loosely or as tightly as you like. - at the back/front or at the side. I think I would like the Pleides dress too so one to think about. Thanks for all your research 😎❤
Can HIGHLY recommend the Tie Dress! I have made 4. They are so tummy friendly, I was able to wear them as maternity dresses 😅 I also made one in the red/pink viscose from Rainbow fabrics (that you have!) and made it for a wedding. Such a great pattern, its sooo flattering!! Love this video xx
Love the simplicity dress…. I love how that looks! I think these all appeal to apple and pear because they all either skim or give the appearance of a waist 😊 thank you for your ‘Talky talky talky’ vlog as always ❤ now to ‘Walky walky walky’ to the housework 😞 x
Thanks for these interesting and stylish patterns. I had not come across them before. I have purchased the Tie Dress and am looking forward to giving it a go!
I also have the Mood Sewciety pattern. It reminds me of a maxi dress that I used to have. I also have larger tummy area and always thought the blouse-y look disguised it a bit. I still need to find a fabric, but can’t wait to get started! This was a great video! 🎉🥰
Thanks so much Ruan, its just like you made this vlog just for me! I have just the same tummy issue and dress patterns are the most difficult to find to suit my shape. Some great suggestions here so thank you!
@@theyorkshiresewgirl it’s similar to the chalk and notch fringe dress which I love and have made 4, but the fringe doesn’t have long sleeves. I’ve tried to add sleeves…. Disaster 😬.
Great ideas. I really like the pinafore style dress and the last one. I am not so experienced a sewer to reccomend a dress. But I like what you have chosen. Well done.
Some really nice patterns there. Love the first one, the tie dress and the free one looks interesting as well. Thank you. Recently found you and I love your channel already. You've got a really nice voice to listen to. 😊
OH! Lovely choices!! I have to make the "Itch to Stitch" pattern, she drafts such lovely patterns-also the "Pleaides" dress I think I own that one, actually, it has been on my "to do list" for a while!! Thank you for addressing a problem that so many of us have-mine is different, in that I virtually have no "midriff bulge", but I am short waisted, and my actual abdomen juts out quite a bit below my waist-which really bothers me-(don't want to look pregnant, when I am THIS age-lol). When I was younger like you, I never had a tummy, so my weight has shifted, ugh!! Keep up the great informative an entertaining videos!! I am in the U.S.A.-(wish I was where you are), and you ladies are so much fun to watch; I love you U.K. folks!! I have relatives in Germany, but never been! Anyway, have a great day, Ruan!
Lovely dresses all of them, I´m gonna make the Tie Dress for christmas. My favorite dress pattern over all is the Box Pleat Dress from The Assembly Line, it´s a great tummy friendly dress with big pockets!
Great dresses Ruan. I’m an hourglass shape but with meno tummy so don’t want to draw attention to it! I love the look of that Mood dress - I had one like that years ago and it was great for skimming the area.
Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the Fleetwood frock and thinking how nice that would be for a hot family holiday next summer. I suffer with a stomach issue that I can’t control and it really affects what I wear, just in case it flares up. These ideas were really helpful.
Thank you so much! I love these patterns, and you're right about just feeling comfortable. I have a metabolic condition that can see my middle expand by 2-3" within an hour...so all of these are just great. I have gifts to sew first, but you can bet 2025 is the year of the beautiful dress! If I may suggest, maybe a "Tummy Friendly" pair of trousers? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
This was great - the first 4 patterns were new to me and I love them all. The Plaides is one of my faves - you can also do the button placket just to the waist as a hack
I love the take the chance tiered shirt dress from pattern emporium. Lots of tummy room. Great pattern suggestions. I like the one that can be worn as a pinafore and pelaides one.
Hi Ruan, a great vlog as always 😊 I have a similar body shape and my most favourite dress is the Toaster sweater dress as I find it gives just a little shaping without clinging to my tummy!!! I’m just about to cut out my 3rd ❤
Can definitely recommend the Sewing Therapy dress, it is so easy to make. I actually sized down at least 2 sizes from my measurements and its still roomy. Made 3 so far and will be naking more
Your videos always put a smile on my face. Thank you for that in these dark times. Your choices are spot on. I feared you would choose these baby doll patterns which make you look like being pregnant. I have got the tie dress pattern and it is high on my list.
You are so welcome. Yes I think some people would go straight to those kind of dresses but I think there’s plenty of styles out there that can work for certain body types 😊
Love the Ellery dress from swim style patterns, priya dress from tammy handmade and the roscoe dress from true bias. Ooo and the Estelle dress from sew over it ❤
Yes! Since menopause I have slowly grown thicker in my midsection and just in the last 2 years it's gotten crazy. I now look like my grandmother who looked pregnant rather than just fat. I have put on a little weight all over but mostly in the belly. The struggle to find appropriate patterns for my shape is near impossible. I find myself just trying to alter patterns and hope it doesn't look horrible or too much like maternity.
Great pattern ideas Ruan! I have the freebie, have had it a LOOONNGG time without sewing it up! I really like the second last one that was in Red in the photo, I have a light weight merlot coloured micro cord that would look cute in that and or a viscose twill! I like the idea of the sundress one too with a high neck long sleeve top under it!
Fabulous dress choices- like you, I just need to get with the Plaides- had the pattern a long time…..🤔. Some others I haven’t seen before- my wish list has just got longer😮. My go to pattern last year was the Southbank but am experimenting more this winter. You have spurred me on. Thank you. Happy Sewing. Lynne
Tie dress pattern. First one I made was a size 22 which I what I normally sew, but the dress was HUGE. Looked like a sack. Next one I made was a size 12. It fit me much better. So I would suggest you look at the finished measurements and decide how much ease you would like before you choose your size. Sews up quickly. Love the video instructions.
Hi Ruan, another interesting video. I really like the Venice knit dress from style arc it’s a nice fit around the bodice and then flares out over the middle with some interesting (and eye diverting) asymmetrical shapes.
Thanks for some great suggestions 🌸 I made the “ Orange “ dress by deer & doe.. very similar to you simplicity pattern… I made it in a midnight blue bamboo jersey, and I loove it. If I remember correct it does have cup sizes.. i sewed Up a size 48💖💖💖
This video is for more people than you think.
I threw out all my hand made dresses when I had an emergency colostomy last year.
I lost my confidence, my sew-jo and my style!
I'm happy to report that I'm gradually finding patterns again that I love and even if it's just the 1 pattern for now...I can make it in so many different fabrics so it doesn't even matter.
Tummy friendly has a whole different meaning to me now 😉 x
I’m so glad that you found this helpful. I have a relative who has gone through this so I appreciate how you feel about it ❤️
@@Eternal_Hope_Q that must have been a bit of a shock and a lot to process. Sending a big hug
@Eternal_Hope_Q so pleased you are regaining your confidence after your colostomy. As time goes on you’ll start to forget it and wear anything and everything, I’ve had mine for over 24 years.
At age 70, I have a tummy I know I'll never get rid of and it's ok. I just made my first empire waist dress, in decades and I love it. It's from a 1970s Simplicity pattern. Tummy issue solved by the empire waist. 😄
Yes! That’s why I suggested the Fleetwood Frock as that has an empire line 😊
Me too! I am 70 and enjoying it so much. I am just accepting my body changes and making clothes that make me happy.
@@theresaanndiaz3179 love this 🥰
Yes, I have loved the empire waistline since the time of Tiggy with the color blocking. But with, 'at that time', my emerging womenly figure there was no desire to hide, but now also 72yrs old I welcome my love❤ again. Thanks for this video.🎉
I appreciate the research you did to encourage us all with a number of stylish and versatile dress patterns to de-emphasize our tummies. Great selection and thoughts.
So glad you enjoyed it x
Thanks, Ruan. There's those of us with autoimmune conditions where your tum can get distended by 3-4 inches in a day then be gone two days later :/ This is great to accommodate this fluctuation. Really appreciate the ideas!
Mine won’t go down again after a decade but it still leads my neighbours randomly asking me when I am due. I have lived here 15 years and due to infertility issues it is upsetting so this video is essential suggestions for me.
I am so sorry you have to endure that. I’m glad this may have helped with some suggestions for you ❤️
I’m so glad this helped 🥰
I just found you today! I love these dresses. I adore the sundress that she wore with a long sleeved shirt under it. I'd love to make that one!
Welcome!! 🤗
Gotta say it did make me smile when you started with an itchy snitch (nose) and then went straight in to the first pattern from itch to stitch 😆(sorry if it's just me!) Loved all the patterns - thanks for putting together this collection for us 👏
Oh 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes she is sew clever I caught that and thought this girl’s really good. Funny how she said bust adjustment and paused. Not that I’ve ever had to do one.😂
The tie dress is a brilliant one. I made it & it feels so flattering. Lots of people tried it on at my sewing social & it literally suited everyone 🤩
Oooh yes you made it in that beautiful fabric from Lamazi 😍
That tie dress may become more camouflage with a lively print. Awesome 😊
Totally! 💯
Your channel has given me a fresh new way of thinking. Thank you for putting this out. So many of the sewing channels are designed towards to fitted thin people. I'm not that, I have curves that I don't want to show off lol.
You are so welcome! I’m glad it’s been helpful to you 😊
Only just found your channel and so glad I have. I have been wanting to make my own clothes for ages but never took the plunge. Since having breast surgery finding the right clothes has become a real chore. Am now going to have a go at the Pleiades 2 and Fleetwood Frock. Thank you for giving the inspiration to do this.
I am so glad you’ve found it helpful ❤️
Choices were very helpful. I liked the variety of styles. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Just found your channel today, and a minute into this video I clearly realized that you were talking to me. Instead of bumbling forward with styles that I wished would look good on me, your 'tummy friendly' vid was so clear. Love your delivery, your style, your straightforward approach to life and sewing.
That’s such a lovely compliment. So glad you enjoyed it 😊
I found your channel today. It’s made me happy to find patterns that will hide my tum! I have an empire line pattern that I will pull out and make.
Thank you so much. 😍
You are so welcome! So happy you stopped by 😊
The Itch to Stitch Celeste dress is also a great tummy friendly make - good pockets too 😊
Ooh I'll have to take a look at that!
Ahhh. Pockets!
😍I love this design but wish it had options with longer sleeves!
@ I agree. Its a shame there aren’t sleeve options. So far I’ve made it as a summer dress that was perfect for our holiday in Singapore and afterwards for our Australian summer weather.
Thank you for this one! Please keep these coming
More to come!
Loved this video! I’m in the US but I’m definitely going to give the Pleiades Dress a whirl!
Oh yay! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
What a great video and lovely selection. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Glad to have found you! I’m not usually a dress person but I am inspired. And I love your jumper!
Thanks so much 😊
Love the tummy freindly patterns. Thank you. X
More than welcome 🤗
I just came across your channel, and I adore you lol😂. Love your ideas about camouflage the tummy. Oh, and I'm from the States.
Oh thank you! Glad to have you join us 🤩
Thank you so much for this video. I have endometriosis and get extremely bloated(look pregnant) for 2 weeks before my period. I just bought the simplicity pattern from the Simplicity website-they are having a big black friday sale. Just subscribed!
Yay! So glad it’s helped 🥰
Love the Ladera dress. 😊
It’s a lovely one isn’t it!
Love that Itch to stitch dress!
Me too!!
great ideas and patterns thanks for sharing :)
Glad you like them!
Ubiquitous means the dress will appeal to everyone, comes from the word that means it is everywhere. It’s a great dress.
Ooh thank you! I forgot to look it up after I filmed so you’ve helped me learn something new 😊
agree Mary, think its my favourite of my makes
All these patterns are fantastic. Thank you!
Glad you like them! x
Ruan you are so lovely, thank you for your ubiquitous honesty!! (OK, I knew that one but there are many others that would have stumped me!) Totally agree on double gauze.
🤣🤣. You know me….I’ll own up to not knowing something in the hope you guys will educate me 🤪
Thank you for sharing these patterns. I just finished the Sew Different Fleetwood Frock and love it. I can get away with wearing it with a jean jacket or a sweater during our mild winter.
Wonderful! X
Lovely selection of dresses and some new to me pattern companies! Thanks Ruan and happy sewing (the Pleiades dress!!)😊
Glad you like them!
Your research in these videos is wonderful. So helpful and inspiring. Thank you so much! I'm an empire waist enthusiast but the options you've presented are very interesting to consider.
You are so welcome! 🤗
Found ya 🎉. Loveing your. Pattern finds December 11 2024 xx maybe we need want a fashion show of your clothes you have sewn out of these patterns. No pressure …haha x
He he. Glad you enjoyed it x
Such a welcome topic, Ruan. Thank you. I like mccalls m7969 as it’s more fired at the top then flares. You can have it loose and floaty or belt it for shape. Myosotis by Deer and Doe and the Lyra and Nell from Tilly also are great (again, loose or belted).
I love your recommendations - I made the Tie Dress in a blackberry viscose and it is wonderful. An easy make and can be worn to a smart work do, an evening out or just a casual day dress. It might be the most versatile item I have ever made. The ties are attached so they do need tying but you can tie them as loosely or as tightly as you like. - at the back/front or at the side. I think I would like the Pleides dress too so one to think about. Thanks for all your research 😎❤
Wonderful! It’s definitely going on my list x
The Tie dress is great & really pleased when I made it a few years ago. Great video Ruan, thank you.😊
You’re welcome lovely x
Thanks for that Ruan. What great choices and I love them all. x
Glad you like them! 😊😊
I love all of the patterns. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Can HIGHLY recommend the Tie Dress! I have made 4. They are so tummy friendly, I was able to wear them as maternity dresses 😅 I also made one in the red/pink viscose from Rainbow fabrics (that you have!) and made it for a wedding. Such a great pattern, its sooo flattering!! Love this video xx
Oooh I bet that is gorgeous!
Wonderful choices!
Thank you ☺️
Great vlog , thank you ❤
You’re welcome 😊
I love all of Sara's designs from Sewing Therapy!!
Yes there’s so many lovely designs isn’t there x
Yes 😊. Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
Love what you’re wearing, great vlog as always, thank you
Thank you!! 😊
Great video Ruan. Some lovely patterns. Can’t wait to see your Pleiades 2 dress!
Thank you ☺️
Love the simplicity dress…. I love how that looks! I think these all appeal to apple and pear because they all either skim or give the appearance of a waist 😊 thank you for your ‘Talky talky talky’ vlog as always ❤ now to ‘Walky walky walky’ to the housework 😞 x
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Thanks for these interesting and stylish patterns. I had not come across them before. I have purchased the Tie Dress and am looking forward to giving it a go!
Yay! Hope you love it. It’s definitely one for my list!
you will love it, a great pattern and easy to make
Awesome vlog, thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I also have the Mood Sewciety pattern. It reminds me of a maxi dress that I used to have. I also have larger tummy area and always thought the blouse-y look disguised it a bit. I still need to find a fabric, but can’t wait to get started! This was a great video! 🎉🥰
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s such a fab patterns isn’t it!
Thanks so much Ruan, its just like you made this vlog just for me! I have just the same tummy issue and dress patterns are the most difficult to find to suit my shape. Some great suggestions here so thank you!
Glad it was helpful! X
Love the Pleiades, must give that one a try!
It’s lovely isn’t it!
@@theyorkshiresewgirl it’s similar to the chalk and notch fringe dress which I love and have made 4, but the fringe doesn’t have long sleeves. I’ve tried to add sleeves…. Disaster 😬.
Very nice Ruan, Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it x
Please get on with pattern number five Ruan 🤣. definitely my favorite...thank you for this series...xx Karen
He he. I need to crack on 🙈
Solid colours do not hide tummies, but printed fabric camouflages very well.
@@n.w.414 yes I tend to go for patterned fabrics too 😊
Ruan, I beg you, please make the Pleiades dress😂 I love it too and it would be great to see you make it up. Good suggestions all round👍
He he. I will do. At some point 🤪
Some very nice choices Ruan! Thanks for your research and I'm sure I'll be referring to this vlog again.❤😊
So glad you enjoyed it 😊
Great ideas. I really like the pinafore style dress and the last one. I am not so experienced a sewer to reccomend a dress. But I like what you have chosen. Well done.
Thank you ☺️
What a great series! The Simplicity dress is a gem. The Pattern Emporium Wonderlust Dress is a similar design.
So glad you’re enjoying it 😊
Some really nice patterns there. Love the first one, the tie dress and the free one looks interesting as well. Thank you. Recently found you and I love your channel already. You've got a really nice voice to listen to. 😊
So glad you’ve joined us 🤗
Brilliant vlog x
Thank you!! 😊
OH! Lovely choices!! I have to make the "Itch to Stitch" pattern, she drafts such lovely patterns-also the "Pleaides" dress I think I own that one, actually, it has been on my "to do list" for a while!!
Thank you for addressing a problem that so many of us have-mine is different, in that I virtually have no "midriff bulge", but I am short waisted, and my actual abdomen juts out quite a bit below my waist-which really bothers me-(don't want to look pregnant, when I am THIS age-lol). When I was younger like you, I never had a tummy, so my weight has shifted, ugh!!
Keep up the great informative an entertaining videos!! I am in the U.S.A.-(wish I was where you are), and you ladies are so much fun to watch; I love you U.K. folks!! I have relatives in Germany, but never been!
Anyway, have a great day, Ruan!
Oh relatives in Germany? How cool is that. I lived there for a bit when I was younger 🥰
Yes!! Wish I could visit-cost prohibitive…❤😢
Thank you Ruan some great patterns
Glad you like them! 🤗
Lovely dresses all of them, I´m gonna make the Tie Dress for christmas. My favorite dress pattern over all is the Box Pleat Dress from The Assembly Line, it´s a great tummy friendly dress with big pockets!
Ooh lovely!
Love ❤the ones you shared. I feel good wearing the Love Notions Willow Wrap Dress and peplum. Has a higher waist. Knit fabrics.
Wonderful!
😮Dress #1-eekkk!!!no way
Sorry not sure what you mean? Do you mean you don’t like it?
I love the Every Days a Weekend dress from Friday Pattern Company for hiding my middle too. Love all your choices! I can’t wait to try some out.
Ooh I like that one too. Think it’s a pattern Emporium pattern though? xx
@@theyorkshiresewgirlI was coming here to say this. Just had a search, it looks like a lovely quick easy make. ❤
Great selection of dresses Ruan. Its fantastic when we can find patterns to flatter our individual shapes
It takes a bit of research doesn’t it but definitely worth it!
@ Definitely. I’m finding now I’ve hit my mid 50’s my shape has changed so I’m enjoying doing the research once again!
Lots of different patterns Ruan, thanks for sharing 🧶🌈🍓💙
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks for sharing Ruan, there are a few patterns I’d not see before. I have the Pleiades on my list too looks like a lovely dress 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for a video that I needed!
You're so welcome!
Great dresses Ruan. I’m an hourglass shape but with meno tummy so don’t want to draw attention to it! I love the look of that Mood dress - I had one like that years ago and it was great for skimming the area.
It’s a gorgeous pattern isn’t it hon. And it’s freeeeee 🙌
I’ve made the Fleetwood frock twice, it’s a great pattern, good fit and great instructions.
Wonderful! X
I love the Sydney dress from style arc. It’s a cocoon shape and drapes beautifully, but fits nicely at shoulder and bust.
Ooh yes that’s a lovely pattern x
The Harry Dress from Style Arc is also tummy friendly. Thank you Ruan for sharing these lovely patterns.
My pleasure 😊
Thanks Ruan - Make the dress!! X
I will! 🤪
Highly recommend the Tie Dress!
There’s been a lot of recommendations for this one! 😊
Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the Fleetwood frock and thinking how nice that would be for a hot family holiday next summer. I suffer with a stomach issue that I can’t control and it really affects what I wear, just in case it flares up. These ideas were really helpful.
Ooh yes to the Fleetwood Frock. It would really show off a lovely fabric too 😍
Thank you so much! I love these patterns, and you're right about just feeling comfortable. I have a metabolic condition that can see my middle expand by 2-3" within an hour...so all of these are just great. I have gifts to sew first, but you can bet 2025 is the year of the beautiful dress! If I may suggest, maybe a "Tummy Friendly" pair of trousers? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
This was great - the first 4 patterns were new to me and I love them all. The Plaides is one of my faves - you can also do the button placket just to the waist as a hack
Glad you enjoyed it 🥰
I love the take the chance tiered shirt dress from pattern emporium. Lots of tummy room. Great pattern suggestions. I like the one that can be worn as a pinafore and pelaides one.
Ooh I’ll go take a look 👀
Hi Ruan, a great vlog as always 😊
I have a similar body shape and my most favourite dress is the Toaster sweater dress as I find it gives just a little shaping without clinging to my tummy!!!
I’m just about to cut out my 3rd ❤
Love that pattern!
Can definitely recommend the Sewing Therapy dress, it is so easy to make. I actually sized down at least 2 sizes from my measurements and its still roomy. Made 3 so far and will be naking more
Ooh lovely. Definitely on my list!
Your videos always put a smile on my face. Thank you for that in these dark times. Your choices are spot on. I feared you would choose these baby doll patterns which make you look like being pregnant. I have got the tie dress pattern and it is high on my list.
You are so welcome. Yes I think some people would go straight to those kind of dresses but I think there’s plenty of styles out there that can work for certain body types 😊
Super Ruan. Now get on and make that Pleiades!! 😁
He he. I will (honest gov) 🤪
@ 😂
Love the Ellery dress from swim style patterns, priya dress from tammy handmade and the roscoe dress from true bias. Ooo and the Estelle dress from sew over it ❤
Ooh fab suggestions x
Get that dress made, I want to make one but would like to see what you make first. Brilliant video. Gwen
Thank you lovely x
Ohhhhhh you are going to love the new Sew Over It Pattern releasing soon (pattern insider I have sewn two and want more it’s that good). !!! ❤😂
Ooooh can’t wait to see 👀
Yes! Since menopause I have slowly grown thicker in my midsection and just in the last 2 years it's gotten crazy. I now look like my grandmother who looked pregnant rather than just fat. I have put on a little weight all over but mostly in the belly. The struggle to find appropriate patterns for my shape is near impossible. I find myself just trying to alter patterns and hope it doesn't look horrible or too much like maternity.
Oh bless you. It’s such a struggle sometimes isn’t it. I hope some of these patterns may be of interest x
Great vlog! The Roseclair dress by Cashmerette is a fab wrap dress that is soo easy to make and knocks stones of ya! Particularly the stomach area ❤
Yes I’ve seen a few of those and they always look gorgeous!
Thanks very interesting 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Just a thought about pattern 2 you could as an idea use some nice stretch lace in the cut out area front and or back area.
I have no waist, straight up and down so any of these patterns would be perfect for me ❤️
Glad you like them 😊
Thank you for this video Ruan 🙏
I love the look of the Pleiades 2, haven’t come across that pattern company before 🤩
You’re welcome 😊 it’s a lovely pattern isn’t it!
Great pattern ideas Ruan! I have the freebie, have had it a LOOONNGG time without sewing it up! I really like the second last one that was in Red in the photo, I have a light weight merlot coloured micro cord that would look cute in that and or a viscose twill! I like the idea of the sundress one too with a high neck long sleeve top under it!
Ooh love that idea! 😍
I would add Hinterland Dress to the tummy friendly list.
Yes that’s a good one x
I luv the fleetwood frock luv teresa
Brill vlog ruan 😊
Thank you!
Ubiquitos is actually a posh way of saying “see it everywhere”. ( common!) 😂
He he. Love that!
Fabulous dress choices- like you, I just need to get with the Plaides- had the pattern a long time…..🤔. Some others I haven’t seen before- my wish list has just got longer😮. My go to pattern last year was the Southbank but am experimenting more this winter. You have spurred me on. Thank you. Happy Sewing. Lynne
Ooh I do love a good Southbank though! x
Tie dress pattern. First one I made was a size 22 which I what I normally sew, but the dress was HUGE. Looked like a sack. Next one I made was a size 12. It fit me much better.
So I would suggest you look at the finished measurements and decide how much ease you would like before you choose your size.
Sews up quickly. Love the video instructions.
Good advice 👍🏼
Hi Ruan, another interesting video. I really like the Venice knit dress from style arc it’s a nice fit around the bodice and then flares out over the middle with some interesting (and eye diverting) asymmetrical shapes.
Ooh I’m going to take a look at that 🤗
Thanks for some great suggestions 🌸 I made the “ Orange “ dress by deer & doe.. very similar to you simplicity pattern… I made it in a midnight blue bamboo jersey, and I loove it. If I remember correct it does have cup sizes.. i sewed Up a size 48💖💖💖
Yes! I looked at that one but wasn’t sure what it would be like with the seam in the waist. It’s such a beautiful pattern 😍