Pattern Description: knit dress with surplice bodice sizes 30-50 inches
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think it did.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the efforts Steph of Cake Patterns had gone to to make the sizing work for a bigger range of people and to make altering the fit easy.
Fabric Used: polyester knit. Which sounds awful but I think it is quite nice as far as polyester knits go.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made changes to enlarge bust. I've written about this in longer detail on my blog review, which you can read here: initial Tiramisu dress review
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes and yes. I have plans, again outlined in my blog post, for how I would make changes to get a better fit for my smallish shoulders and large bust, and I hope to make another one this month.
Conclusion: What a great start from a new pattern maker. It's a flattering dress and easily made.
Quickie said... Nice style on you. Hope to see your next one soon 1/9/13 5:21 AM
Rebecca D said... What a great and helpful review. It's on my cutting table. 1/9/13 7:20 AM
thegreenviolet said... The fit looks great- very flattering! 1/9/13 1:15 PM
michellep74 said... This is super-flattering! Next paycheck, I think I'm going to have to get this pattern. 1/9/13 1:30 PM
sewing for fun said... Your dress looks spectacular! I have the pattern and advice on fitting, but have not cut yet since I lost quite a bit of weight since I got the advice. It looks so wonderful in the print you selected - very good with your coloring. Your version inspires me much more than solids or stripes, because I LOVE PRINTS! 1/9/13 6:35 PM
katski said... Love the dress! I have this on my cutting table, as well. 1/10/13 0:33 AM
barbcl said... Thanks for sharing. Your dress is beautiful. 1/10/13 12:07 PM
Pollycotton said... Thanks for the very helpful review. Looks good. 1/11/13 8:09 AM
Donel said... Great job! The dress is very flattering. 2/5/13 4:55 PM
Nice style on you. Hope to see your next one soon
1/9/13 5:21 AM
What a great and helpful review. It's on my cutting table.
1/9/13 7:20 AM
The fit looks great- very flattering!
1/9/13 1:15 PM
This is super-flattering! Next paycheck, I think I'm going to have to get this pattern.
1/9/13 1:30 PM
Your dress looks spectacular! I have the pattern and advice on fitting, but have not cut yet since I lost quite a bit of weight since I got the advice. It looks so wonderful in the print you selected - very good with your coloring. Your version inspires me much more than solids or stripes, because I LOVE PRINTS!
1/9/13 6:35 PM
Love the dress! I have this on my cutting table, as well.
1/10/13 0:33 AM
Thanks for sharing. Your dress is beautiful.
1/10/13 12:07 PM
Thanks for the very helpful review. Looks good.
1/11/13 8:09 AM
Great job! The dress is very flattering.
2/5/13 4:55 PM