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Cake patterns: 0144 - Type:Dresses

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lbreton


	About lbreton
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	Member since: 7/12/09
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12/9/12 4:16 PM

Pattern Size:

Plus-Sized Regular

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Pattern Rating:

Great Wardrobe Builder

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Available for sale on PR: $17.00 (See envelope)

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Interlock Knit [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:
Knit knee-length dress with front surplice (mock wrap) neckline, short kimono sleeves and an easily customizable midriff section. The skirt features in-seam pockets and falls in the soft folds of a vintage half-circle skirt. The pattern includes optional stripes placement guide, cup sizing A-D and a bust alteration line.

Pattern Sizing:
Multi-Size 30"-50" high bust, 25"-50" waist

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? It does.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Clear and easy to read.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love that it's a quick knit dress but you're still taking the time to finish all the seams and make it durable.

Fabric Used: Interlock knit with 4 way stretch.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I started with the 40D for the front bodice and the 35 for the back. I only had to add 1/2" length to the bottom of the front bodice pieces. Check out the Sewing Cake website for figuring out what side bodice you should go with. The A, B, C, D bust sizes aren't bra sizes. I measured and that's how I got the size I went for.

The midriff is customizable so you don't have to stress about anything. You draw your side seam lines on the midriff sections based on your measurements and you can always take in the sides after the whole thing is done.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would. I can see how this dress pattern would work with a ton of different wool knits as well as ITYs, for any season. I'd love to try adding sleeves.

I highly recommend this pattern. If you go for a solid color, it's a great dress to wear all your funky jewelry with or use those scarves you love.

Conclusion:
Great, easy to follow pattern that will seriously fit you easily. I usually have to make a ton of muslins to get the fit right but this pattern was easy to fit on my body.

Check out more photos on my blog

I've made two more Tiras since posting this review. You can see my red dots and stripes one here. I still need to get pics of the one I made of this gorgeous silk/cotton knit.

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	Christas said... Really nice basic ..... fits you wonderfully and looks great! 12/9/12 6:29 PM
	lbreton said... Thank you Christas. 12/9/12 6:39 PM
	marymary86 said... You're adorable in your new dress! 12/9/12 7:58 PM
	lbreton said... Thank you marymary. 12/9/12 8:04 PM
	michellep74 said... Nice dress! Thanks for reviewing this--I've been curious about this pattern/company. 12/9/12 8:49 PM
	lbreton said... Thanks Michelle. I hope you try it. 12/9/12 8:57 PM
	3HoursPast said... I love that you're loving a basic background dress, Snow White. ;) 12/10/12 2:04 AM
	barebear said... Ooo I like! I want to make a nice solid version that'll go with everything too. Nearly went with black, but I think I found something that'll work that's not black. I think yours looks fantastic, and I like the length! 1/6/13 2:27 PM
	lbreton said... Thanks barebear. I'm sure you'll get a lot of wear out of a solid Tira. 1/6/13 4:32 PM