Pattern Spotlight - Kalle Shirt and Dress - Lauren's 5 versions

[@yarntaxi2176]

Great idea providing us with fabric variations...they are all lovely ♥️

[@helenawagstaff9755]

They are all lovely. I love how one pattern can look so different in the different versions and fabrics. Really useful, thank you.😊

[@jennysspace3635]

You're always very detailed in yr tutorials,thank you for sharing...😊😘

[@Angelwool]

It's been a big hit for many. I love the tunic length.

[@jobaker6091]

Love these comparison vlogs, Lauren - so helpful. Every version is beautiful 😍

[@maureencullen1008]

Pressed send by mistake. This was really interesting.Seeing how different fabrics can make a pattern look so different was very helpful.Ive just bought viscose and was wondering whether to make a top or dress so this vlog was what I needed. I like the way your clear and concise in your information

[@annalamb8135]

Hay Lauren. They are all beautiful. Thank u for sharing. X

[@bazoin1]

I think your a talented sewist and love your tutorials. It's great when you have a favourite pattern to use over and over again. I am plucking up courage to make your lovely waterproof jacket you made some time ago as I am returning to UK to live and will need it I think. Happy sewing and look forward to your next vid.

[@bridgetrsews]

Your tops are all lovely and thank you for the tips on altering the pattern, very inspiring!

[@Lisamakes]

I love all of these- but the pink one is my fave. I have the pattern, but haven’t make it yet! I will definitely share it on my KZbin channel when i do. ;)

[@louiselill1528]

I like them all and the fabrics lovely too

[@christinesmith7391]

Very interesting, they all look so good.

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

WhaT a Great Idea Lauren ! Thank-you so much x

[@emilymaust6555]

I just got this pattern so I was thrilled to see this video! Thank you.

[@myralorraine]

Lauren, what a great video! I love, love, love your tops and dresses! I really want to give this pattern a go now! Also, I TOTALLY agree with you on the viscose (rayon) fabrics! It’s my first choice for woven dresses and tops! Thank you so much for this timely review!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Aw thank you Myra :)

[@sallydingle321]

They are all lovely Lauren 😍....as you know, I'm in love with that pattern too and will definitely be making more 😉. Very useful to see it in different fabrics so thanks so much for sharing that 😊👌😘

[@durdanecanayakin8380]

Thank you so much. I loved this shirt style especially sleeves but there is something wrong collar. I dont know maybe its neck little high. I mean when drawn the neckline (center front) maybe 2 cm deeper it works. 🤔 In this case It looks like men's shirt. 🤷😌🤗🤗

[@frautamarabach]

I am just about to cut out the Kalle dress today! timing!

[@prinncesswade9800]

please do a tutorial on the placket!!! Please!!

[@weaver7249]

I guess I will be ordering more fabric! Ha!!

[@CraftyClaire75]

Can you tell me about the inverted and box pleats, do they give different finishes?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Claire, yeh they give different looks, so the box one is a bit more visible in the sense that you can see the folds of the pleat on the outside of the garment, whereas the inverted one the pleat is more folded to the inside. In this blog post are pictures of both pleats so you can see what I mean guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/closet-case-patterns-kalle-shirt-and-shirt-dress :)

[@ronalddavidgreenall1252]

Hi my friend made this and told me the placket was a nightmare, is it too hard for a relative beginner ?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

The half way placked is more tricky than the standard button band as you aren't working with a symmetrical pattern piece. I made that mistake when I inserted mine as my fabric didn't have an obvious right and wrong side and I ended up putting interfacing on the wrong side and had to cut it again. Questions relating to difficulty are always hard for me to answer as everyones interpretation of what is hard is different but if you are new to shirt making, I'd say maybe try another version first. Good luck!

[@maureencullen1008]

This was real