The pattern comes as paper and PDF pattern from Allie Olson who runs Indie Sews. As per my usual preference, I chose the PDF pattern. The Highlands Wrap Dress is a woven, V-neck wrap dress with two lengths and a sleeveless option. I made three versions already this summer. Thanks to the summer competition #sewtogetherforsummer. All three versions are made of different fabrics and due to fabric structure and drape look very different. My very first version, which was supposed

It's safe to say that I haven't sewn much for myself, obviously that is in comparison to previous months :) I thought about sewing one dress every weekend till my birthday next month but only managed one so far. I seem to be drawn to blues & green tones this year. It is an easy to wear dress. I used the bodice of the Betty Dress (from Sew Over It) but this time with a gathered skirt and of course pockets. As I am in the process to sell some handmade dresses on the markets her

Last year, during the summer there was an Instagram challenge #sewtogetherforsummer and it entailed to sew any shirt dress in any fabric. The pattern comes in sizes 8 to 20 (UK). I made a size 14 in the bust and graded to a size 16 in the waist and hip. The dress is a tight fit but feminine shape due to flattering pleats in the bodice and skirt on both front & back as well as gathering at the shoulder seam on the front bodice. This shirt dress comes in both sleeved and sleeve

At the beginning of the year, I decided to join the Instagram challenge #2017makenine. The challenge was to commit to 9 patterns for 2017. Mid year, I decided to swap 3 of my choices as some of the initial picked patterns I didn't like anymore or I made one toile and it didn't suit me. So how did I get on? Betty Dress from Sew Over It I made a total of 4 dresses from the Sew Over It pattern. And I love all of them, the work one I wear at least every other week. I will have to