My absolute favourite fabric for dresses that are super wearable is a viscose poplin - it's easier to work with than a lot of other types of viscose that are quite fine but still has some fluidity meaning you get a dress that is comfortable to wear.
I have a YouTube video with tips on sewing with viscose
Two of my go-two adjustements for me are narrow shoulder adjustment and shallow chest adjustment.
I rarely need to do an FBA even though I am quite busty as the difference between my full and high bust is around 2" but I often get gaping at the neckline so find a shallow chest adjustemnt to work better for me.
I also have quite narrow shoulders compared to the rest of my body which is plus size so trying to get that armhole seam in the right place is a common adjustement for me.
Hi Daisy! I'm also very new to printing patterns having only bought the full pattern in the past! I was unsure how to go about this and had resorted to sellotaping numerous sheets of A4 together at home. However, all my questions were answered and fears put aside when I was able to speak with the lovely people at CLC Prints when I visited The Stitch Festival at the Business Design Centre (my first time and it was amazing!!). I placed my order and also emailed them attaching the pattern just in case I had ordered incorrectly (which is what they had suggested as a back-up). The order was correct and my new patterns arrived a few days later. I had chosen the £2 per sheet of A0 option as opposed to the slightly cheaper tissue paper option, like the traditional old style pattern. I will definitely be using CLC patterns again!
Jaicee - 1 week ago
That's great, sounds like they were really helpful!
Model pose!!! And it's done!
Thank you for the kind comments. It's been worn and washed (not fell to bits haha) and quite proud to wear my first ever top. My mum snaffled the Jaime pyjama bottoms I made - she used to be a great sewist so if they passed her scrutiny they can't be bad . Hmm, now what next, can't wait for the April box!
I find them a nice make something ican relax and enjoy the process x
Allison B - 1 week ago
Me too cxx
The pietras are much more simple than they look. I follow the minerva sew along on YouTube, but there are a couple.
I find them a nice make something ican relax and enjoy the process x
I used the crafty pie giant rainbow gingham to make my first Emily dress by s.o.sew patterns.
I wore it to the stitch festival and it got so much love 🥰
Wow! Beautiful 💖
