Whip up CUTE KNIT dresses & skirts in no time. Same pattern. Go to dress & skirt (Pattern Emporium).

The Go to knit dress & skirts from Pattern Emporium can be your “go to” pattern for a great fit and wearable style for all seasons. A super relaxed sew with 1000 options too! I’m sharing my dress, skirt & 2 skirts for my mother.
See how to sew the skirts, including the yoga waistband and twin needles hem. I’m also sharing how to partially line the bodice and enclose seams for a neatness, support & comfort.
The Go to knit dress & skirts pattern from Pattern Emporium is 25% off through the 2nd of September 2022 (Aussie time). Discount appears at checkout, no code needed. This is my affiliate link: patternemporium.com/products/...
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Specifics:
*Size 18AU no fitting changes
*Mum hips 12 blended to 16 waist
*Lined back bodice enclosing the seams
*Athletic knits
*Yoga waistband
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[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The Go to knit dress & skirts pattern from Pattern Emporium is 25% off through the 2nd of September 2022 (Aussie time). Discount appears at checkout, no code needed. This is my affiliate link: patternemporium.com/products/go-to-fit-flare-dress-sewing-pattern?aff=83

[@cydmoney12]

I love that you sew for your mom & she looks great in the clothes you create.

[@sorayarivera3803]

You and your mom looked great! Thank you so much for this video. It helps me decide on fabric choice.

[@theresapowell4226]

I really enjoyed your video! Your direction is very clear and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@vanessaarmstead5444]

I like when you model with your handbags...Hello to your Mum, love seeing her!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

You are having so much fun. Glad to see the glow of happiness in your face and in your voice. It is great that your Mom has visited. So much fun.😀

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Im so happy she was able to come 😀😀

[@mariamacksoud8284]

I always enjoy the videos with your Mum! You are such a good salesperson - I wasn't going to get that pattern but just had to after your video. Enjoy your Mum's visit.

[@helenhamilton9473]

Your Mum is going to need an extra suitcase to take all her new wardrobe home! Enjoy your sewing - I love watching you sew 😃

[@lucindahinostroza8010]

Love it when the arm hole is the same so there are endless options. Love your channel. Wish our sewing community was larger

[@sueporter3087]

Love the length of that skirt on you. Very nice.

[@TheHaymeadow]

The fabric of your dress is perfect on you Karina! I love your mum, you can see she’s a begrudging model but she has a cheeky smile anyway as she sashays in her lovely skirts 🥰 I also appreciate you including your up close and sew personal sewing snapshots. Used your link and bought both patterns 🎉

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Lol. It has been cold these days and it was a bit of an effort for her to get out there 😃.

[@ruthm8931]

Your skirts and dress are great. I must look up this pattern company, the pattern looks like a winner. Love seeing your Mom also!

[@gertrudewelsh781]

I love your skirts and dress.

[@georgiastewart5035]

Beautiful skirts and dresses

[@ritathacker3032]

Therefore These always rooldown on me so I always use elastic waist. But I love your makes and keep learning from you..

[@maryhull531]

Loved this video . The dress and the skirts turned out lovely . Love the way you lined the dress bodice . Very clever . Love your mum too . Made me miss mine . She must be so proud of your sewing efforts and business .

[@annesmith478]

Love your video Karina. I'll have to catch up on all when I get home from hospital 😔

[@PatternEmporium]

That was fabulous. Love your colourful dress & skirts. I always enjoy your videos so much.

[@chrisharrison5974]

You explain everything so clearly, I would never have figured out that lining hack without seeing it done. The yoga waistband is something I have to try, it looks so comfortable and thanks for showing your technique for hemming with a twin needle. I always learn so much from your tutorials. Thank you for sharing xx

[@cherylp.3347]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Bless you and your mom. Happy New Year

[@lindak8664]

I love seeing your versions of the new patterns as they come out. All your makes were fabulous, as usual 😊

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marlenede-abel1336]

Such beautiful makes and gorgeous fabrics. It is so nice that you are able to make clothes for your mum. Always look forward to your teaching and tips - thank you for all your sewing techniques and the time you take out of your day to show them.

[@Escape10mom]

Beautiful makes! Enjoy the time with your mom!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks! I am.

[@PeteJustPete]

I always wait for your video on new patterns and use your affiliate link since I really appreciate the tutorials you provide. I love your mom’s teal shoes!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

They were mine. Now they are hers 😀

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

It's nice that you showed how the back is longer than the front. I know some sewists overlook that requirement on some garments. Also, it's the reason I never make a skirt or dress in horizontal stripes. 😄

[@ritathacker3032]

These are so nice! I can't dothe yoga waistband. I have a very short torso

[@lorlor2831]

Really beautiful! Enjoy the time you have with your mom ❤️

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

I see why you purchased all of the fabric on the roll! It’s beautiful on you! Love your Mums makes too.

[@sewlovemydogs]

Such a versatile pattern, the skirts is as lovely as the dress. Enjoy some quality time with your mum, you both deserve it. 🌹❤️

[@amierikke6225]

Oh so pretty! Both you and your mom! These are the types of garments I need and like to wear every day.

[@divergentone7491]

Love the wanderlust dress! Just placed my order. I have the perfect fabric in my stash waiting for this dress.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awesome 😀. I’ll eventually get to make to too.

[@cathyleach9064]

I love your videos. You explain things so well . Thank you so much.

[@donnabronner4837]

Very pretty dress. I like your skirt versions too.

[@normacooper6377]

Love the many colors in your lovely dress!

[@teresawilbur8035]

Beautiful results! Your mum is so cute ☺️!

[@user-ff2sj5zv8v]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@maryp4698]

Beautiful job.

[@ivywells2909]

You and your mum look lovely! I was considering this pattern but I am very short-waisted and waist seam looked fairly low on Kate and the handful of other models I've seen. The longer bodice looks just right on you, which makes me wonder if the regular bodice would be OK for me after all.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Knit bodice fitting is very personal. Some people add length when it’s not needed because the pattern pieces look “short”…. But knits stretch vertically too. The skirt brings the seam down a little too. So usually adding is not necessary.

[@juliewhitehead4432]

Hi Karina thanks again for a great tutorial. Do you think if making just the skirt with Yoga WB that 2 way stretch would be OK? Thanks again Julie

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yes. 2 way is fine for the skirt :)

[@seaside2001]

👍

[@peeshyholland433]

I love the go to dress. I seem to have some difficulty when serging circles as to how and when to run off the edge. Also do you tuck the tails back through the serged seam?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I used to tuck the tails. Not I undo the loops at the end and make a little knot :)

[@lynnshepard7485]

I’m having difficulties with getting the running off the edge correct consistently, too. I was trying to keep an eagle eye out each time Karina was doing it, but alas.

[@helenwood3199]

Karina, I don't own a surger. Can I substitute such if I combine steps by using a wide zig zag, short length over the edges of the side seams?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

A zig zag is enough. No need for another straight stitch.

[@delta8885]

Thank you for the terrific video. What fabric did you use as the lining for the back bodice?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

ITY knit. A tad lighter than the main fabric but with the same stretch.

[@aidal.arnaldy4726]

I bought the pattern. I don't like pdf style,but yours is an exception. Do you have it in print form?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Only pdf

[@reneemorgan9320]

I bought the pattern after watching your video. Do you think lining the bodice front and back would work ok so I don't have to use the neck and arm bands? Like you have done the LN Summer Basics dress? I made the PE Go To dress once but I think I would prefer the look of the lining versus the bands as well.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

What I’d do it cut the lining a little smaller so that it pulls the armhole and neckline in a little…. To avoid gaping.

[@reneemorgan9320]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you so much!

[@ellastroupe5754]

Karina, I have only sewed Love Notions patterns. Does Pattern Emporium have easy instructions?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

These are photography based. Very clear with nice detail. I like them.

[@cherylberry5982]

Will I need the full bust adjustment on this one?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Only if the full bust is 2 sizes larger than the high bust on the chart. They explain a simple FBA for knits. Totally different to the traditional one with darts used with wovens.

[@lesliez1652]

Just to confirm - FBA needed if the full bust on my chosen size (done by upper bust measurment) is two sizes larger than the full bust measurement of my selected pattern size or if your full bust measurement is two inches more than the full bust on the pattern chosen first by high bust pattern measurement? I think I realized my own answer... possible FBA needed if my full bust measurment is approximately 4 inches larger than my chosen pattern by upper bust measurement (usual two inches for each pattern size you go up)... Also, question on serger seam - at 1/4 or 3/8 inch seam - does your serger sew a seam that will sustain itself (especially in critical side seams) or do you find it necessary to still run a seam near the serging - I haven't had experience with knits but everyone seems to rely on a serged seam to hold together instead of just giving a neat finish. Love all you do. Going to pick up those two patterns today with your link.

[@montezbrown2461]

What kind of fabric do you use for the yoga waistbands?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

In these skirts I used the same fabric as the skirts. They are all athletic knits with 10% spandex.