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Helen’s Closet Holmes Dress

Hi! Finished this make in the social this week and a few people said they’d skipped over this pattern not loving the sample pics but wanted to see this one more - so here it is.

I like it a lot more than I thought I would. The tie is flattering and can be pulled more or less depending on how you want it to look and feel. The flounce gives it some movement and you can make a longer version as well. And it has pockets! Obviously a winner.

I made mine in a viscose from Beyond The Pink Door which I think was a good option as it’s really flowy and soft. A fairly simple make as well; nothing complicated at all really. A fair amount of gathering on the flounce but it’s done in sections so not too bad really.

It also pairs with the Lazo jumpsuit pattern from last year so you can mix and match the tops and bottoms. All in all, highly recommend as a lovely summer dress

· 20 hours ago
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AnnieRose

It looks lovely! I am in the middle of making a Holmes - but I am a very different body shape (!)

I am new to Helen's Closet, but was recommended their T on this forum, and it suits me very well, and I got tempted by this dress. I have cut the top, but am decided whether to flounce or not to flounce!

· 19 hours ago
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Han Plus Member

I originally wasn’t going to flounce but I chose to cut it out and decide later. I’m not a frilly person normally but it adds nice movement to it and I thought it might be a bit too straight without it.

I love all Helen’s patterns - I think I’ve remade all the ones I have multiple times

· 19 hours ago
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SewHayleyJane Admin

This looks really lovely Han, thank you so much for sharing! I definitely wasn’t tempted by the pattern samples but you’re looks so much nicer

· 32 minutes ago

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