Posts filed under: Dresses

Burda 7/2016 #111 Sewing Pattern Review

Welcome to my comprehensive review of Burda 7/2016 #111 sewing pattern! If you’re an avid sewing enthusiast or someone looking to dive into the world of DIY fashion, you’ve come... Read More

The Avid Seamstress The Sun Dress Sewing Pattern Review x3

In the middle of the hottest summer in UK this week, I am sharing three of my favorite summer dress sewing patterns – The Avid Seamstress The Sun Dress. The... Read More

6x Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Updated 12/7/2022. This is a pattern review of two views of Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing pattern. I have 6 of the Giselle dress versions to share in this... Read More

Burda 2/2021 #101 Pattern Review

Burda 2/2021 #101 is one of those patterns in the magazine that I knew I had to sew up as soon as I got the magazine. The pattern pieces may... Read More

Vogue 1549 DVF Wrap Dress Pattern Review

Updated 10/02/2022. Todays post is all about that iconic 70s vintage wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg. I now have made it for the second time in a cotton lawn... Read More

Ottobre Design Women 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review x2

Today’s post is an Ottobre Design Woman 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress sewing pattern review. When I saw this issue of Ottobre Design Woman I liked just every single style. Ottobre... Read More

McCalls M6886 x2 – Best Knit Dress Sewing Pattern!

Here are 2 more McCalls M6886 sewing pattern reviews. I have already made it 5 other times. For more details on the construction please read this post here. The most... Read More

Burda 4/2015 #105 Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Burda 4/2015 #105 sewing pattern review. I have to admit that this style is a little bit outside my comfort zone. Burdastyle 4/15 105 is a... Read More

Grasser No. 217 Sewing Pattern Review | Free Pattern

Welcome to today’s post which is a Grasser No. 217 sewing pattern review. Grasser No. 217 is a free sewing pattern from the Russian pattern company. I have sewn with... Read More

Marfy 3531 Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Marfy 3531 sewing pattern review. I sewed this dress in time for summer as I wanted a cute style dress for special events. I knew that... Read More

Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review. The midi-length jersey dress caught my eye when I received my Burdastyle January 2019 issue. It took a while to get... Read More

Lekala #4235 Sewing Pattern Review | Sequins Dress

Today’s post is a Lekala #4235 sewing pattern review. This sewing project is definitely a once in a wardrobe type of garment. I sewed it using bright color sequins fabric.... Read More

DIY Shift Dress – Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear

Welcome to another DIY shift dress post! I used Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich and Art Gallery Fabrics “Ice Creams” Cotton poplin for the perfect summer dress.... Read More

McCalls M7349 Sewing Pattern Review – DIY Animal Print Dress x2

McCalls M7349 Review Updated 13/5/2021 Today’s post is a McCalls M7349 pattern review. I love this pattern so much that I have sewed it up twice. McCalls 7349 dress was... Read More

Simple Sew Shannon Dress Sewing Pattern Review | Quick Dressmaking Project

Today’s post is a Simple Sew Shannon Dress review. This is a dress that got so much wear once I sewed it up and it traveled with me (pre lockdown)... Read More

Burda 5/2016 #115 Pattern Review

Despite the cold weather, I made Burda 5/2016 #115 – a dress from the May edition of BurdaStyle Magazine. The style is called a bat sleeve dress. It may not... Read More

Cloud9 Fabrics Barkcloth Cocoon Dress – DIY Sewing Project

I sewed up another DIY sewing project – Simple Sew Cocoon Dress using Cloud9 barkcloth dressmaking fabric. Given that this is a sewing pattern that I have used to sew... Read More

Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams Dress Review + Video Review

Today’s post is Ottobre Design Womens 5/2018 Rosy Dreams dress that I sewed for the new Minerva site. I love how the dress turned out and for the full review... Read More

Burda 10/2020 #103 Pattern Review | More Loungewear

This is the second of my planned Burda 10/2020 sewing projects and I must say, it was quite an unexpected journey! To start off with I had to make alterations... Read More