Great video Ruan - thank you. As a 65 year old woman I’m always looking for a dress that is stylish but suits my more mature figure and doesn’t make me look like I’m trying to be a teenager in an old body lol. i recently made the French Poetry Pleiades (lengthened quite a bit) and I like how it is quite shapely in the chest area but skims over the ole mum tum. Next for me is the Rita I think. Lovely dress. Hope you had a good holiday💕🇨🇦
Ruan, your Donny shirt that you are wearing is absolutely gorgeous and I love the fabric. The dresses that you would like to make are all wonderful and there are a few that I will also be making this summer. The Haut Vol Dress and the Claudia Dress are both excellent dresses for women that are a bit bigger around their bottom which include me. I love your channel and enjoy watching you and when you are with your Sewl Sister it is a real treat to see you all together. Thank you for showing us your favorite dress patterns and the ones you would like to make. Take care, have a good holiday and be safe.😀❤
I usually try to be funny in my comments but I have something serious to say and I hope you won't be offended. Over the years that I've watched you Ruan, your size might have fluctuated a bit but one thing has stayed constant. You are gorgeous, both outside and in and you have made my life brighter with your videos. I'm not a weirdo crazy stalker, I promise, I just think you're fabulous and I hope you have a fantastic time on your holiday.
Always always enjoy your videos! We always say when you have an itchy nose that you're going to kiss a fool. It works every time 😂. Hope you have (or have had) a great holiday.
I haven't made any of these dresses, but I definitely fancy trying the Shelby, I think its princess silhouette that skims over the hips would work well for my shape. You may not have thought about it, but I was very pleasantly surprised at how nice the TATB Lotta came out - I used an enzyme washed cotton in a deep purple colour, and it is actually very elegant. I did use wider elastic at the waist for a more defined look, and lengthened the skirt to a midaxi length. It would be gorgeous in a linen, I feel... Thanks for a very enjoyable video, Ruan 🙏
Another great vlog Ruan. You are funny and inspirational but so natural. Have a well deserved fab holiday and I look forward to hearing all about it when you return. Bucket and spade at the ready 🌞👙🏝️🍹x
Aww just love you Mrs! I love the Mason Fauve dress, new to me. I've got the Vienne dress, so need to make that. Your Donny is lovely. Trust you're having a fabulous holibags x😻☀
Really enjoyed this vlog Ruan and seeing all the lovely dresses you have made. The Donny is definitely on my list now and I like the idea of the dress hack. Love your version. Hope you have a fabulous holiday❤
Ruan, again this was such a fun vlog. Have a lovely holiday. Your talk of the Kielo reminded me that I bought the pattern, but never made it. As you asked for recommendations: I think the Tustin dress by Itch to Stitch might be up your lane: super comfortable as it is made from jersey, the neckline is pretty but not low, a very easy sew and it’s not fabric hungry. I got mine out from 1.5m. All you need to find is some not too slinky jersey (my 2 versions are from viscose French Terry) where the pattern is abstract enough, that it doesn‘t matter, that the front top half is tilted by 45 degrees. And with a lot of stretch for comfort. This is my favourite jersey dress by far.
Well hello Donny 😍😍🤩🤩 Love your version Ruan and the dress will be gorgeous💜💜 You look so amazing in dresses. Can't wait to see your makes throughout summer. Have a wonderful holiday. Gxx
Ooh. So many lovely dresses! I have only made the Saltwater of the ones you mentioned, but I have a Donny shirt cut out. I agree that the hacks look lovely. Chelsea also made a lovely Saltwater hack where she basically made the top, and cut it about 2 inces under the bustdart and then gathered a skirt onto it so that it became a baby doll dress. Looked amazing! I hope you are enjoying your holiday :)
I was watching you talking about your Donny thinking, “Boy, I’ll bet that Donny shirt could be hacked into a cute dress!” And sure enough, you later mentioned it. I think you should go for it. Your shirt looks great! I already purchased the pattern and I have the top on my short list to sew up soon, I think in some wonderful Kaffe Fassett blue/green material called “Embroidered Shawl”. Have fun on holiday! Take care !
Wonderful dress Ruan , the only one I have made is the Kielo wrap dress, but you have given me so much inspiration. Ok it is winter in Australia 🥶, so I am now thinking spring to summer. Have a great and safe holiday, Deb ✈️🪡🧵💕
Fab choices Ruan 👌💖... I must dig out my Kielo dress pattern, which has been in my stash for ever but not made yet 🤔. I also love the Saltwater 🙏. Have a great holiday Ruan and dream of sewing all these lovely dresses up when your lying on the beach or pool side 🏖️😎😁💖😘
Love all of these ideas - what an inspirational vlog! I haven't made any of these but have been looking for inspiration for my holiday. I'm looking forward to seeing them made up.
I think on your last video I mentioned the Shelby. I had dress for my brother's wedding 25 years ago that was very similar to the Shelby and I loved it. I'm a pear (in my case more a butternut squash) and that style suits me very well. Anything that fits my hips is too big in the top and anything that fits the top, well if it fits the top it can only be a top because it won't cover much below! lol
Thanks for these suggestions, I’ve just ordered the Shelby, hopefully I will love it as much as you. Have a fabulous holiday with your lovely family xx
Thanks Ruan. I’m looking to make a summer dress as I’m very much a trouser/shorts kinda gal. There is so much choice out there that it blows my mind a bit, and it’s hard to choose which may suit my body shape (I’m hour glass so am better with a cinched in waist), some of the less shaped dresses would make me look like a box on legs 😂. Anyway it’s always good to see what a dress actually looks like as the line drawings just don’t give you this. I love your makes and vlogs. Have a great holiday.
Yes I know what you mean. I use instagram to try to find people with similar body shapes/height as me. Makes it so much better to see people wearing the pattern that I can relate to!
Fabulous dresses, my 2 favourites are the Lyra and saltwater slip. I have the Kielo pattern but never made it, another one to add to the list 😊 An itchy nose my Nan used to say it meant a surprise is coming your way x
Love this video - I love dresses! I’ve made a fair few of these. The Shelby didn’t suit me and I really tried (made two!), but I love the reeta, Lyra, saltwater slip and vienne dress. Can’t wait to see your Donny hack, that’s on my list but just need to find the right fabric, hopefully in my stash. Have a great holiday!!
Similar to the Tessuti Claudia pattern, for those who need a bit more size inclusiveness, look at Helen’s Closet Reynolds dress (plus the wider strap hides a bra strap for those of us who can’t go bra-less)😊
Hey Ruan, thanks for this list…I’ve taken notes🥰 Your body shape sounds very similar to mine and I think the “Sweet Summertime” dress from ‘Sew to Grow’ would look really lovely on you. I had to lengthened the bodice so that the waist sat at my smallest part and added more length and flare into the A-line skirt. Made it out of cotton that was fairly structured. I get compliments every time I wear it. Hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday. Sending best wishes from Down Under 💖💐🌸🌺🇦🇺😎
Lovely selection! The only two I have made are the Shelby (and like you, I love the version I made) and the Kew Dress (I pattern tested for the expansion pack and have made two of the original as well). I absolutely love the Kew and made my first version with the cold shoulder bits but left them off the next two I made, because whilst they look great and work well to add balance to my narrower shoulders (compared to my hips anyway 😂) they do restrict arm movement a fair bit, so worth bearing that in mind.
Do not talk about your hips that way! You are looking great, Ryan! Of corse, I see it might be a problem with your patterns, grading. But you do well work around that problem. 👏 You are so bobbly. So nice to see. You are like me; being excited about something, and really showing it. 😂😂😂
Of all the dresses you’ve mentioned in this video, the only one I’ve made is the Lyra…..twice! I love this one. This was another great video giving us lots of ideas and inspiration for other dress patterns. The only other dress I’ve made so far is the Hope dress by Style Arc. I love this one too and I would make it again.
Your Donny shirt it gorgeous, I wasn’t interested in that pattern but the fabric you have used is beautiful great choice. Did you get your cutting mat sorted if so did you go for the rhino one. Have a wonderful holiday. 😊
I love your plans and suggestions. I want to make the reeta dress and the claudia looks nice! I need a quick sew and that may rise up my very very long list! Have a great Holiday….what is that? 😝 what is your favorite holiday cocktail?
Have a lovely holiday, I must make the salt water this year! I also NEED the Donnie 😅. I'm utterly addicted to mason Fauve, so that would be on my list for sure
Thank you for the inspiration. I love a Lyra. I’ve made 4 in total and 3 of those are in needlecord. They’re perfect for autumn/winter with thick tights and boots ❤️
Hi, I love the Maison Fauve dress and I just really like their pattern packaging ,now is that weird? They are just so pretty and I do find them lovely to work with too.
@@theyorkshiresewgirl It's absolutely fine - haven't had time to sew for myself. Garden went nuts and I had a deadline of 10 project bags for a customer today, so if I'm lucky I'll get some sewing in next week. Thanks for answering the size-part. I'll size down for mine as well and maybe do a waist tie.
I love the Reeta shirt dress and made three but had some problems so I’ve retired it now. How did you get on with it? Did you find the collar tricky? Just so I’m not alone in this. I’m desperate to try the Charlie Caftan for my holiday. I’ve had the pattern several years. 😂
Now you mention it I do seem to remember the collar was tricky 🤔. I think it felt like there was too much fabric but it’s a while ago since I made it now x
@@theyorkshiresewgirl I felt the collar was too small and it was worse to insert in crepe and best in cotton sateen. The second one I made is my most worn as it takes me anywhere. I added several inches as wanted it ankle length. I love the pattern just hated the bits I struggled with 😆
Hi, there. I am no pro; but I have a really curvy body. And my experience says; if you have a bit larger hips than waist (of course we have😅😂), the blue dress with straps, will make to much fabric in the back. I am not sure at all on that dress. Maybe if you swing it out as a looser fit, but then again it is not the same dress. You might need some incision in the back, Ryan. I know for certain, I would😅
My mom and dad were both born in the UK. My maiden name is Jones. They always said an itchy nose means you're going to kiss a fool 😆😆😆 Whenever I have an itchy nose I always plant a kiss on my husband. He still doesn't know why 😃😃
I checked out the Shelby dress pattern and I already have it saved in my want-to-do dress patterns. By the way, I was always told that if your nose itches it means you are going to kiss a blue-eyed fool. Hmmmm! Maybe an American thing?
Here in the southern US my mother always told me that when my nose itched that it meant I could expect “company” or guests coming. 😂🤣😂
Oh really? Love that 🤣
Please don't ever change, you're so refreshing!!
I bought the Donny Shirt especially for the dress option ❤
Great video Ruan - thank you. As a 65 year old woman I’m always looking for a dress that is stylish but suits my more mature figure and doesn’t make me look like I’m trying to be a teenager in an old body lol. i recently made the French Poetry Pleiades (lengthened quite a bit) and I like how it is quite shapely in the chest area but skims over the ole mum tum. Next for me is the Rita I think. Lovely dress. Hope you had a good holiday💕🇨🇦
Lots of variety, like you I’m not sure what my style is anymore. I need to try lots of patterns too much procrastination 😂. Enjoy your holiday.
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Fun video - playing catch up after my trip! I literally just finished the Quincy Dress from Jennifer Lauren Handmade. Love it.
Perfect..have a good holiday ❤
That Madison Fauve pattern is beautiful❤
love your Donny shirt! i hadn't seen the Maison Fauve dress--thanks for sharing. it looks beautiful.
Love the shirt you are wearing! Looks comfy & such a fun print. Just found your channel and love your spunky style 😊
Welcome 🥰
That Haute Vol. yummy!
You’ve sold me The Viennese dress! Especially as I have a piece if fabric that is just the right length! Thank you, enjoy your hols x 0:06 0:06
A great selection of patterns. I love the Kielo wrap dress; I have 3. Lots of inspiration for different silhouettes as always ❤
Ruan, your Donny shirt that you are wearing is absolutely gorgeous and I love the fabric. The dresses that you would like to make are all wonderful and there are a few that I will also be making this summer. The Haut Vol Dress and the Claudia Dress are both excellent dresses for women that are a bit bigger around their bottom which include me. I love your channel and enjoy watching you and when you are with your Sewl Sister it is a real treat to see you all together. Thank you for showing us your favorite dress patterns and the ones you would like to make. Take care, have a good holiday and be safe.😀❤
Thank you so much lovely 🥰
I usually try to be funny in my comments but I have something serious to say and I hope you won't be offended. Over the years that I've watched you Ruan, your size might have fluctuated a bit but one thing has stayed constant. You are gorgeous, both outside and in and you have made my life brighter with your videos. I'm not a weirdo crazy stalker, I promise, I just think you're fabulous and I hope you have a fantastic time on your holiday.
Oh Natalie! I read that first line and thought “uh oh” 🤣🤣. Thank you so much. That means a lot 😘
Always always enjoy your videos! We always say when you have an itchy nose that you're going to kiss a fool. It works every time 😂. Hope you have (or have had) a great holiday.
I just made my first Donny shirt.i had trouble with the top collar in back. I will keep trying to perfect it. I love yours.fabric choice is lovely
Oh no! Hope you manage to get it sorted x
I haven't made any of these dresses, but I definitely fancy trying the Shelby, I think its princess silhouette that skims over the hips would work well for my shape.
You may not have thought about it, but I was very pleasantly surprised at how nice the TATB Lotta came out - I used an enzyme washed cotton in a deep purple colour, and it is actually very elegant. I did use wider elastic at the waist for a more defined look, and lengthened the skirt to a midaxi length. It would be gorgeous in a linen, I feel... Thanks for a very enjoyable video, Ruan 🙏
Loved all of the dress pattern made and yet to make! Enjoy your hoilday x
Another great vlog Ruan. You are funny and inspirational but so natural. Have a well deserved fab holiday and I look forward to hearing all about it when you return. Bucket and spade at the ready 🌞👙🏝️🍹x
Aww thank you 😊
Aww just love you Mrs! I love the Mason Fauve dress, new to me. I've got the Vienne dress, so need to make that. Your Donny is lovely. Trust you're having a fabulous holibags x😻☀
Thanks so much for some great inspiration 😍
You are so welcome!
I love you , you make me laugh so much because I answer your questions when you ask them. Just like you can hear me lol...
He he…I do the exact same thing when I watch other people’s vlogs 🤣
I really want to purchase and make the Kielo dress/jumpsuit. Thanks for sharing all your lovely makes.
You are so welcome!
The Fold Line presented a new pattern by Tessuti called the Tosca Tunic. A Salt Water Slip would be perfect under that tunic. I just might make them!
I love the fabric in your shirt. Have a great holiday.
Thank you 😊
Happy holidays 🍹
Great vlog!! Defo took some fitting on the bust for me - my review is up now buy I can say I love it x
Thanks lovely - I've cut out a toile after watching your vlog!
Really enjoyed this vlog Ruan and seeing all the lovely dresses you have made. The Donny is definitely on my list now and I like the idea of the dress hack. Love your version. Hope you have a fabulous holiday❤
Ruan, again this was such a fun vlog. Have a lovely holiday. Your talk of the Kielo reminded me that I bought the pattern, but never made it. As you asked for recommendations: I think the Tustin dress by Itch to Stitch might be up your lane: super comfortable as it is made from jersey, the neckline is pretty but not low, a very easy sew and it’s not fabric hungry. I got mine out from 1.5m. All you need to find is some not too slinky jersey (my 2 versions are from viscose French Terry) where the pattern is abstract enough, that it doesn‘t matter, that the front top half is tilted by 45 degrees. And with a lot of stretch for comfort. This is my favourite jersey dress by far.
I love the top you are wearing.. It looks amazing.. I love the Lyra dress on you.. My fave
Thank you so much!!
Well hello Donny 😍😍🤩🤩 Love your version Ruan and the dress will be gorgeous💜💜 You look so amazing in dresses. Can't wait to see your makes throughout summer. Have a wonderful holiday. Gxx
Thank you so much lovely 🥰
Saw the teal dotted dress-so cute on you!
Oh thank you!
Ooh. So many lovely dresses! I have only made the Saltwater of the ones you mentioned, but I have a Donny shirt cut out. I agree that the hacks look lovely. Chelsea also made a lovely Saltwater hack where she basically made the top, and cut it about 2 inces under the bustdart and then gathered a skirt onto it so that it became a baby doll dress. Looked amazing! I hope you are enjoying your holiday :)
Yes! I love the hacks that they do on their patterns. Always look fab!
I was watching you talking about your Donny thinking, “Boy, I’ll bet that Donny shirt could be hacked into a cute dress!” And sure enough, you later mentioned it. I think you should go for it. Your shirt looks great! I already purchased the pattern and I have the top on my short list to sew up soon, I think in some wonderful Kaffe Fassett blue/green material called “Embroidered Shawl”. Have fun on holiday! Take care !
Oh wow! That will be stunning!
Love your Donny shirt😊. I bought the pattern after I heard Tamlyn rave about it, now I just need to get going and make it.
It’s a really lovely sew 👍🏼
Hi Ruan, I made the first 3 dress, Saltwater, Laura, shelby. Love them. ❤ have a fab holiday.
Thank you 😊
Oh my goodness, I had never heard of Maison Fauve before but that dress is now on my must make list, it’s beautiful! ❤
I’m in New Zealand, love your choice of dress patterns. I’m just getting back into making my own clothes, after about 30 years of just buying clothes.
You can do it!
Wonderful dress Ruan , the only one I have made is the Kielo wrap dress, but you have given me so much inspiration. Ok it is winter in Australia 🥶, so I am now thinking spring to summer. Have a great and safe holiday, Deb ✈️🪡🧵💕
Love your Donny Ruan! I've just made it and definitely making many more. I love it! Love all your faves, have a fab holiday 😁😎
Yay! Thank you!
Fab choices Ruan 👌💖... I must dig out my Kielo dress pattern, which has been in my stash for ever but not made yet 🤔. I also love the Saltwater 🙏. Have a great holiday Ruan and dream of sewing all these lovely dresses up when your lying on the beach or pool side 🏖️😎😁💖😘
Thank you lovely. The Kielo is a great pattern so go for it!
Love all of these ideas - what an inspirational vlog! I haven't made any of these but have been looking for inspiration for my holiday. I'm looking forward to seeing them made up.
I think on your last video I mentioned the Shelby. I had dress for my brother's wedding 25 years ago that was very similar to the Shelby and I loved it. I'm a pear (in my case more a butternut squash) and that style suits me very well. Anything that fits my hips is too big in the top and anything that fits the top, well if it fits the top it can only be a top because it won't cover much below! lol
Yes! That’s me too Cecile!
Thank you Ruan, some great dresses added to my sewing list! ❤ Have a fabulous holiday! I 100% agree with the not so flattering shapeless dresses.
Thank you lovely ☺️
Thanks for these suggestions, I’ve just ordered the Shelby, hopefully I will love it as much as you. Have a fabulous holiday with your lovely family xx
Oooh I hope you do too 🤞🏼
Thanks Ruan. I’m looking to make a summer dress as I’m very much a trouser/shorts kinda gal. There is so much choice out there that it blows my mind a bit, and it’s hard to choose which may suit my body shape (I’m hour glass so am better with a cinched in waist), some of the less shaped dresses would make me look like a box on legs 😂. Anyway it’s always good to see what a dress actually looks like as the line drawings just don’t give you this. I love your makes and vlogs. Have a great holiday.
Yes I know what you mean. I use instagram to try to find people with similar body shapes/height as me. Makes it so much better to see people wearing the pattern that I can relate to!
@@theyorkshiresewgirl thanks. That’s a good idea. I’ll have a look, now that I’m intsta savvy 🤣 (due to your help with the April blouse competition).
Fabulous dresses, my 2 favourites are the Lyra and saltwater slip.
I have the Kielo pattern but never made it, another one to add to the list 😊
An itchy nose my Nan used to say it meant a surprise is coming your way x
Ooh I think I prefer your version of the itchy nose 🤣
Love this video - I love dresses! I’ve made a fair few of these. The Shelby didn’t suit me and I really tried (made two!), but I love the reeta, Lyra, saltwater slip and vienne dress. Can’t wait to see your Donny hack, that’s on my list but just need to find the right fabric, hopefully in my stash. Have a great holiday!!
Similar to the Tessuti Claudia pattern, for those who need a bit more size inclusiveness, look at Helen’s Closet Reynolds dress (plus the wider strap hides a bra strap for those of us who can’t go bra-less)😊
Yes! I love that dress. Very similar to the free pattern on peppermint magazine too!
Love these choices ❤
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Hey Ruan, thanks for this list…I’ve taken notes🥰 Your body shape sounds very similar to mine and I think the “Sweet Summertime” dress from ‘Sew to Grow’ would look really lovely on you. I had to lengthened the bodice so that the waist sat at my smallest part and added more length and flare into the A-line skirt. Made it out of cotton that was fairly structured. I get compliments every time I wear it. Hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday. Sending best wishes from Down Under 💖💐🌸🌺🇦🇺😎
Ooh that’s a lovely pattern!
Great video Ruan...always wonderful to learn from you which are your favorites. xx Karen
Thank you Karen 😊
Lovely selection! The only two I have made are the Shelby (and like you, I love the version I made) and the Kew Dress (I pattern tested for the expansion pack and have made two of the original as well). I absolutely love the Kew and made my first version with the cold shoulder bits but left them off the next two I made, because whilst they look great and work well to add balance to my narrower shoulders (compared to my hips anyway 😂) they do restrict arm movement a fair bit, so worth bearing that in mind.
Do not talk about your hips that way! You are looking great, Ryan! Of corse, I see it might be a problem with your patterns, grading. But you do well work around that problem. 👏
You are so bobbly. So nice to see. You are like me; being excited about something, and really showing it. 😂😂😂
Thank you 🥰
Loving your dress selection. Makes me want to buy the Lyra pattern after seeing your makes with it.
Go for it!
Hi Ruan, you’ve just cost me a lot of money! Have a lovely holiday xxxx
He he!
I love the Shelby dress by True Bias and the one by Madison Fauve.
Can’t wait to make the Shelby again 🥰
I love the Kielo dress! I’ve made it (long) and absolutely love the fit!!! I’m going to try a shorter one next!
Yes I’d like to try the long one to see if it suits me!
Of all the dresses you’ve mentioned in this video, the only one I’ve made is the Lyra…..twice! I love this one. This was another great video giving us lots of ideas and inspiration for other dress patterns. The only other dress I’ve made so far is the Hope dress by Style Arc. I love this one too and I would make it again.
Ooh yes I’ve seen a lot of lovely Hope dresses 😍
Your Donny shirt it gorgeous, I wasn’t interested in that pattern but the fabric you have used is beautiful great choice. Did you get your cutting mat sorted if so did you go for the rhino one. Have a wonderful holiday. 😊
Not yet but hopefully in the next couple of months 🤞🏼
I love your plans and suggestions. I want to make the reeta dress and the claudia looks nice! I need a quick sew and that may rise up my very very long list! Have a great Holiday….what is that? 😝 what is your favorite holiday cocktail?
He he! Well I’ve drunk a fair few strawberry daiquiris so far 🤪🤪
Love your choices have 4 of the patterns but only made the lyra and shelby must give the others a go
Yay. Go for it 😊
Have a lovely holiday, I must make the salt water this year! I also NEED the Donnie 😅. I'm utterly addicted to mason Fauve, so that would be on my list for sure
Thanks honey. Can definitely see you in the Donny!
Thank you for the inspiration. I love a Lyra. I’ve made 4 in total and 3 of those are in needlecord. They’re perfect for autumn/winter with thick tights and boots ❤️
Ooh that’s good to know! I think I might need to look to make one when the autumn rolls round again 👍🏼
Hi, I love the Maison Fauve dress and I just really like their pattern packaging ,now is that weird? They are just so pretty and I do find them lovely to work with too.
Nope. Not weird at all. I totally agree!
Love all the dresses you've chosen - especially the Maison Fauve one
Sorry lovely only just seen this 🙈. Yes I did size down as I’d read the same thing. So glad I did. Have you done yours yet? x
@@theyorkshiresewgirl It's absolutely fine - haven't had time to sew for myself. Garden went nuts and I had a deadline of 10 project bags for a customer today, so if I'm lucky I'll get some sewing in next week. Thanks for answering the size-part. I'll size down for mine as well and maybe do a waist tie.
I love the Reeta shirt dress and made three but had some problems so I’ve retired it now. How did you get on with it? Did you find the collar tricky? Just so I’m not alone in this. I’m desperate to try the Charlie Caftan for my holiday. I’ve had the pattern several years. 😂
Now you mention it I do seem to remember the collar was tricky 🤔. I think it felt like there was too much fabric but it’s a while ago since I made it now x
@@theyorkshiresewgirl I felt the collar was too small and it was worse to insert in crepe and best in cotton sateen. The second one I made is my most worn as it takes me anywhere. I added several inches as wanted it ankle length. I love the pattern just hated the bits I struggled with 😆
Hi, there. I am no pro; but I have a really curvy body. And my experience says; if you have a bit larger hips than waist (of course we have😅😂), the blue dress with straps, will make to much fabric in the back. I am not sure at all on that dress. Maybe if you swing it out as a looser fit, but then again it is not the same dress.
You might need some incision in the back, Ryan. I know for certain, I would😅
Thanks for the tips!
I would love to make some of those dresses, but I am only 5”1”
I’m sure you could make them. Maybe just do some shortening of the pattern pieces x
Itchy nose means company's coming 😀
Oh really? 🤣
My mom and dad were both born in the UK. My maiden name is Jones. They always said an itchy nose means you're going to kiss a fool 😆😆😆 Whenever I have an itchy nose I always plant a kiss on my husband. He still doesn't know why 😃😃
What do you use for tracing
I use the Swedish tracing paper from Paper Trace. It’s fantastic!
Thank you I now might be able to make a jacket which has been on my list for at least two years
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My mom used to say if your nose itched it means your going to kiss a fool! 😉
I checked out the Shelby dress pattern and I already have it saved in my want-to-do dress patterns. By the way, I was always told that if your nose itches it means you are going to kiss a blue-eyed fool. Hmmmm! Maybe an American thing?
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Did you wear a bra with these sun dresses, would they fit a 5'2" height
I sometimes wear a strapless bra depending on the style. I think you could definitely get away with them at 5’2 😊
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When i was kid an itchy nose meant you we re going to kiss a fool.
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