Dreamy ELEVATED V neckline & gathers. Isla (Sinclair Patterns). Swing heaven.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The Isla top & dress from Sinclair pattern comes in sizes 0-30US and has A-F cup sizes. It's 26% off through Sunday 21st of April 2024. This is my affiliate link: sinclairpatterns.com/products/isla-v-neck-sleeveless-top-tunic-and-dress-for-woven-and-knit-fabrics-pdf?ref=38

[@jeanmurray5539]

Karina, Your garments are always beautiful. Love both versions. I appreciate all of the detailed instructions they are so helpful. Great video as always.

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

I always enjoy your choice of fabrics. I like the bold colors that you choose and the unique patterns. Sometimes you have bright flowers and sometimes geometric patterns. I guess it's just a personal bias but so many KZbin influencers use tiny, tiny patterns insipid pastel colors, that would be suitable more on a 3-year-old little girl than a mature woman! You always look beautiful when you model everything that you wear. And the way you style your garments is always refreshing!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Prints are so personal. I know for a fact that small print pastels make me look very unwell…. So my eyes don’t even see them at the fabric shop 😀

[@NadoCrowFriend]

What a stunning pattern! And, as always, your fabric choices are spot on!

[@Zammy-u1y]

Thank goodness you have made this video. I bought the pattern but after reading several times doubted that I could figure that neckline out even after sewing for 50 years! With your help I will give it a try.

[@sandraroper9866]

Karina, thank you for very informative and detailed video.the green top look fab and you’ve styled them very well. Love the matching shoes ❤

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

What a beautiful top and dress you’ve created Karina! This pattern has such beautiful details. Thank you for taking us through all the sewing details. ❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@helenwood3199]

The shirt tucked in helps define your waist. Very pretty with the tropical print green skirt.

[@ingridmohr9824]

You're such an enabler! Your smile and delight in what you made can sell any pattern. The patter companies should actually pay you a honorarium! I saw this pattern and liked it very much, but didn't yet see your make on the channel, so I hung on a bit. But now it's a done deal. Bought with your affiliate link.🤗😍 If only I could sew as fast as you!

[@gloriaanima3575]

Love the blue pattern with the jacket and belt. You are rockin these looks girlfriend

[@LaNonnaYvon]

Thanks! again for another tutorial that helps me to get better in sewing

[@jirup]

So nice, Karina, and to see you embrace solids as well. They really let your natural beauty shine. As we come into the cooler weather, I can see this in my wardrobe in the tunic length with wool thermal layer underneath and a jacket or vest over the top.

[@amierikke6225]

Oh my goodness that 4th outfit with your Closet core skirt is beautiful! Also your blazer with the dress! And the Jean jacket. This Isla top/dress pattern looks like a good one! I’m organizing for my summer sewing I’ll be using your link to purchase.❤ Thanks Karina!

[@Elkycreates]

Please make more clothes in linen, cotton or blends of the two. Love all your videos, you are the best sewing teacher on KZbin.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I do. Most of my makes are these fabrics.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

All combinations look beautiful on you ❤

[@NewsfromtheGrove]

I bought the pattern with your affiliate link because you did such a great job showing how to sew. I would not have been brave enough for this pattern if you hadn't 😂 You did such a good job as always 🎉

[@lindak8664]

Love the green one tucked into that skirt. That bloused over beautifully. The blue dress looked so comfortable for summer. Belting it defiantly improved the versatility of the otherwise casual swing dress.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Belts are key :) Thanks for watching 😊.

[@julietrudeau3571]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to try this pattern. The top turned out beautifully. Now I will try making the dress too.

[@gloriaanima3575]

I haven't started the Isla top yet but I think it could become my favorite top. I love the gathers at the bust and back, roomy enough for the girls and yet modest. thank you for this great tutorial.

[@elaineforan4751]

Can't sleep as I have a headache. Decided to watch a few videos to distract me and lo and behold, I've found the perfect antidote. Thanks for your informative and soothing content. 😊

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Wonderful! I hope your headache goes away soon :)

[@rebeccaw9656]

Love this pattern, and you really sold it to me with your dress❤. Two great makes and thank you so much for your tutorial.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@hestererlank8354]

I love the swing style dress.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks! Me too :)

[@elaineforan4751]

Love the glasses. I'm not sure I noticed them on you before.

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I agree, she really suits them.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve worn glasses for years but up to now have gotten away with filming without them. Lately, I’m struggling to see if I’m in focus or not so you might see them more often 🤓🤓

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cheryl3366]

Lovely pattern and fabric pairings. Love the dress, if it was any longer you would look like you were wearing a sack. It's a great dress for women with shapely legs. Yet modest.

[@carolinelaporte9184]

Love your videos, just discover your channel and bought lots of the patterns by watching your very well explained videos. Keep on your good work and it is always a pleasure to watch you here from Quebec, Montreal, Canada

[@divergentone7491]

Anything with gathers on top looks maternity to me. I could not wear it. You did a great job making the item.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Not every style is for everyone. We all have preconceived notions about fashion. I feel Zero maternity vibes here. For me, maternity it all about empire cut and gathers all around the body. These gathers are so subtle to make any space for any baby bump.

[@IvyRosethebus]

Love the skirt outfit also!

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I really like this top. So cute!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you!! 😊

[@AnnaLucas-d7s]

Tooo good.. lovely pattern❤.. lovely fabric

[@ywilt6953]

Thank you Karina for your wonder video. I love all your versions!! Can i ask how tall you are?

[@isabellagabriel-cg5vz]

Really enjoy your vids, and love your lace up boots too - where did you get them? ❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I live in Brasil and buy everything local here, so unless you live here…. that’s why I never mention brands.

[@isabellagabriel-cg5vz]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles ok, thank you ❤️

[@ingridmohr9824]

Hi Karina thank you for all your lovely videos! I'm about to make the Isla: I'm looking at the finished measurements for the Isla on page 6 of the tutorial. The finished waist measurements are in all cases bigger than the bust, which is expected. But the finished hip measurements are the same as the finished bust measurements. Thus smaller than the finished waist measurements. Judging by the shape of the Isla, that seems wrong. Please help. Am I crazy or is there an error in the finished measurements? I notice that in your video you said that there is +5" ease at the hip. This seems in line with the shape of the Isla. Thank you in advance.

[@bronwynbacchiella3522]

Hi Karina I purchased pattern through your link never done it before. Let me know if I did it correctly. Thank you for you channel❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

If you clicked on the link and purchased, it worked :) I don’t get any type of confirmation for specific buyers on my end though :)

[@sabineweber4627]

Beautiful 😊! Do you think this could be done with sleeves too?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I don’t think so because the finished armhole shape is not normal with the neckline piece. At most you could add a little bias cut ruffle along the top.

[@sandraroper9866]

Karina, What do you feel is the best weight fabric for a summer dress, especially when you don’t want to wear a slip under it.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

About 5-6 oz or 140-150gsm :) It also depends on the color.... if it's white, there's no way around lining or a slip.

[@sandraroper9866]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you so much ❤️

[@sandy.is.sewing]

Do you think the Isla would look OK if the gathers were rotated into darts at the side seams?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It would change the whole shape of the front. If you know how to do it…. You can try but there’s more ease/gathers than the original dart would generate. I would leave it like it is.

[@sandy.is.sewing]

Thanks for info. I will leave it alone😊 Thanks for all the great videos!

[@helenwood3199]

Do I really need to stay stitch when I have interfaced, as in your case, the neckline?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’d rather be safe than sorry. I didn’t make it up. I see this done in well made pattern instructions too :)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’d rather be safe than sorry. I didn’t make it up. I see this done in well made pattern instructions too :)

[@guignegenie8253]

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