I Made A Pattern That Fit Like A Glove!

[@vivmomsews4962]

That is one CUTE dress, Claire. And what a labor for you!! You have won in the end, because that fabric + that dress style = home run!!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you Viv! x

[@SewNaturalDane]

Soon as this popped on my feed HAD TO WATCH! I knew when I saw your big beautiful smile this was going to be a winner! You chose some BEAUTIFUL fabric. I absolutely love it. I'll be working on my Holyoke tops next week. I actually want to make a couple short waisted cardis for mine since I'll wear to work. Otherwise I'd be sleeveless completely but the office is to cold 😆. Glad the bum adjustment worked out!

[@Penguinandpear]

Hi Nateida, thank you! Totally meant to thank you and Karina for your help! That stuff you sent through was so helpful! Thank you so much for watching. I need to make some cardis too, possibly JLH saddle cardi. I did find a free pattern for a shrug cardi so may also give that a go. Yes, I wouldnt normally wear this dress sleeveless either cant believe I got my arms out on the vlog LOL confidence must be growing! x

[@SewNaturalDane]

@@Penguinandpear Oh do share, who is the free shrug cardigan by? I have Itch to Stitch Bolero, but it's not in my measurements, but need to double check. Yes, wear those arms out lady, you looked just fine.

[@Penguinandpear]

@@SewNaturalDane This is the pattern I was thinking about so-sew-easy.com/free-shrug-pattern-simple/ Thank you! x

[@laurajones4088]

Claire, the poppy fabric was a perfect choice for your Holyoke dress. You look so lovely in it!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you Laura, it is gorgeous fabric isnt it x

[@charlenejutras1595]

Can't wait to see blogpost! Very pretty!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you Charlene x

[@j_filippo]

Your dress does look nice. Sometimes the the most difficult tasks conquered are the best projects when finished. Plus we usually learned a thing to two in the process. You look very lovely in your poppy dress. Wear it proudly.

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Jan, oh yes - I definiately learned from this process. I will do, cheers! x

[@lynneprentice4278]

I love that dress - the fabric and the style really suit you. The dress is gorgeous! 😁😁💕

[@Penguinandpear]

Hi Lynne, thank you for your kind comments! And thanks for watching x

[@kimberlygray227]

Gorgeous!!!! Great job!

[@michellepage6043]

Loooooove this fabric. Looks great on you. !!

[@Penguinandpear]

You are such a sweetie thank you so much!

[@cindo6759]

Thanks for the video. Your dress is fabu!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks for watching Cynthia!

[@paulamattsson8583]

Well done Claire 😚

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Paula!

[@mariannepastuch9197]

Sew 🧵 pretty. It looks lovely Claire. 💐🌷

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Marianne x

[@patriciabrown1507]

Your dress is lovely. The sweater and leggings looks nice worn with it. You look very nice. I agree when I am frustrated with a sewing project it is best to walk away!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you Patricia. Oh yes just walk away lol thanks for watching x

[@Absintheskiss]

I look forward to trying out Cashmerrette.

[@Penguinandpear]

It's a great pattern!

[@suelongview9925]

Well done Claire! You persevered and got there in the end, I’m sure I would have thrown it out!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Sue! It was tempting but Minerva was waiting lol glad I saw it through. Cheers for watching x

[@shazratuk]

I love watching everything that you show. Could you do a fitting tutorial? What reasons do you make some of the adjustment? Things like, looking at a pattern envelope, what says you need to do a FBA? Keep all the tutorials coming, I need more of them in my life!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Shsron. I've got something along these lines in the pipeline so do stay tuned. But in short I base an fba on what cup size the pattern is drafted for. In the case of this pattern its drafted for a b cup and I'm a d. So I did a 2 inch fba. But yes I will be doing something on this probably in the new year.

[@aleciacope3503]

Thank you for sharing your lovely new dress! The fabric and style are so flattering on you.

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you very much! X

[@TheSpeckySeamstress]

What a beautiful fabric and dress Claire!

[@Penguinandpear]

Bless you Laura! Thanks for watching x

[@georgianasstudio]

That dress looks absolutely beautiful on you!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you Georgiana! X

[@carolehack226]

Lovely dress, really love the fabric. It always seems the same that when you have the least amount of time, all most everything which could go wrong, probably does!! It turned out fine in the end, and should you make it again, it would be really interesting to see the alterations that you made. Well done for hanging in there.

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Carole, will def make again, Im already debating which fabric in my head LOL x

[@JulesCraftRoom]

Ahh lovely dress, beautiful fabric. Glad it all came together ok in the end :)

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you! Alls well that ends well eh?! Thank you for watching x

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Claire, great to hear about how you got on with this pattern👍. You look so lovely in yours and it was definitely worth persevering with the fit 👌💝😁😘

[@Penguinandpear]

Hi Sally, thank you for watching. Yes it was a lot of work but mostly got there with the fit, the next one will be absolutely perfect! x

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Gorgeous love it and the fabric great job go you x ❤️

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Sarah! X

[@susankain3629]

The dress looks great Claire, I do agree, when it's doing your head in walk away for a bit :)

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Susan. You're right - I would have just made more mistakes if I continued while stressed with it. x

[@pollydolly9723]

Great job mate!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Nancy! x

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

You chose the perfect fabric for this dress! It’s looks great on you. I appreciate your honest opinions and instructions! I just purchased some Kam snaps... I have never used any type snaps and hope mine will look half as good as yours! I loved the fabric in the test garment also. Thank you!!!

[@Penguinandpear]

Kam snaps are so easy to use, but if you have problems as they dont come with instructions, there are videos on youtube to show you how. Thank you for watching and for your compliments x

[@gloriastroedecke2717]

Very informative .

[@Penguinandpear]

Glad it helped x

[@dianerincon3196]

I think you chose a beautiful fabric for the full on version.

[@Ohcarol912]

Hi Claire so pleased to see you in the dress I feel like I will give this another go now. Not sure if you remember me I was the one who was dissatisfied with the dress. Another great video will done. ❤️

[@Penguinandpear]

Hi Carol, I did remember after I'd filmed, sorry about that! Glad to hear you'll give it a go. Please do let me know if you need any help, only too happy to be of assistance. Thank you for watching x

[@jackieblakemore56]

Well,, the dress turned out well in the end, didn’t it. Have to say though, I have been sewing since I was about 12 and I’m nearly 63 now, but I almost always make some mistake or other when sewing a garment. I always think,, bloody hell, what did I do that for? But, they almost always work out in the end, so you’re definitely not alone in this. Looks lovely and I was actually eyeing this pattern up myself, the minute I first saw it xxx

[@Penguinandpear]

Hi Jackie, thanks for saying that - its so helpful (not just to me but most sewists) to know that everyone makes mistakes. I always try to own them because it does help others I find. Good luck if you make it, not a quick sew but for someone who has been sewing a long time like you, youll whizz it up. I'll def make another. Thanks for watching x

[@kathiefish6577]

Just found this video. The dress looks lovely and you hair suits you worn up as shown in the photo. I am making a shoe bag at the moment, you would think that was easy wouldn't you? Not in this case. I managed to miss out some of the marking for one of the rows of pockets, now I have to try and get these markings out and start again. The moral is - pay attention to what you are doing and don't sew when you are tired.

[@Penguinandpear]

Thank you. I hope you sorted out your issue? X

[@kathiefish6577]

@@Penguinandpear Mission accomplised, project finished. Not perfect but does the job.

[@susanashworth7568]

I hate to break it to you - many of us burn more easily as we get older. This is beautiful fabric on you. I think when you wear a color that echoes your hair color, it’s very attractive. Those of us with less colorful hair can’t dress to the same effect.

[@Penguinandpear]

Ah is that true? I'd not heard that was the case, thanks for letting me know. I've picked up some factor 50, though I have to be careful not to cover too much as I have Vit D deficiency. I bet you'd wear a dress well, I often think its not so much about the look or colouring as confidence, although I dont have that so may be talking rubbish there LOL Thanks for watching x

[@jeffjennsmith]

I noticed the same thing with the skirt I’m wearing today. I will need to add the full him adjustment next time!

[@Penguinandpear]

It's a good idea - my hems never normally work due to my bum but now they can! Good luck with your adjustment and thanks for watching x

[@halesmoore]

Sounds like you've put a lot of work into getting the right fit. I find viscose is a nightmare for stretching out. Good job!

[@Penguinandpear]

You're right it was but it was worth it. Oh yes, I was so pleased to be finished because although viscose is beautiful I am not a huge fan of working with it (though I did then go on to make another make in viscose LOL). Thanks for watching x

[@StayStitching]

It looks fantastic, Claire, although it sounded like a real struggle!

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Carla, you're not wrong and I was singing hallelujah at the end LOL but it was worth it, gonna make another soon while the sun is still out. Thanks for watching x

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[@jaime1251]

Well, it wasn't an easy make, but it turned out beautifully.

[@Penguinandpear]

Thanks Jaime. You're right about that. Thank you for watching x

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