Sicily vs Saltwater - the REVEAL! | Rainbow Fabrics voucher giveaway!

[@lisajones1036]

Oooh the scicily looks amazing on you because it really hugs your body where as the saltwater just hangs straight.

[@marianweber831]

Thank you Tamlyn for the video. Always nice to see what you are doing or your makes. You don't have to apologize for not posting you a very busy lady. Both of the dresses look great. I love the fabrics. Thank you.

[@addiekl]

They are both lovely on you. The excess in the back of the Sicily dress that you noticed is a result of the bias cut fabric and it's not something you need to remove: it's a feature that is intended to skim your curves and create a curvaceous silhouette that is not tight around your waist at either the front or back, but undulates like an hourglass, from the bust down to the hem which flares out slightly, mimicking the curve around the hips. It's an elegant and sexy shape which suits many body shapes, as you and Jess both showed. I like that you embraced the longer lengths as it shows off the bias cut better when the hem ends at least below the knee. I think you could do a SBA if you wanted to lift the neckline a bit for a less formal version of the Sicily, although for an event, the neckline works. Thanks for sharing.

[@emilyfsews]

I absolutely love the Saltwater Slip on you! Much more versatile for day to day wear 😊 that being said, I think you also look incredible in the Sicily too ❤️

[@kacoa532]

Hi Tamlyn, both you and Jess have made beautiful dresses. My favorite has to be the Sicily but it is a more event style dress. Rainbow has some very beautiful fabrics, I love the annalise lavender floral viscose crepe. Very lovely. Both dresses were worth the wait by the way😍

[@nicolaward1067]

Gorgeous, simple dresses and great fabric choices. So many lovely fabrics at Rainbow fabrics at the moment but I love the green ditsy daisy one. Perfect for summer 🌸

[@christinesmoothy7780]

Loved them both, I think the Sicily is very flattering on you and definitely a special occasion dress. I also loved the Saltwater slip, so versatile

[@laurihuhn4727]

The Sicily is beautiful on you, but it is definitely a special occasion dress. I love the saltwater because it's more of a day dress. A good toned body shape is a plus with both dresses. Both beautiful.

[@laurabrennan3088]

They both look beautiful on you, the green Saltwater in particular. I'm currently lusting after the beautiful Azure Blue Ditsy Floral viscose!

[@julielockie7570]

I love both your dresses - the Sicily is absolutely stunning on you. For the giveaway I'm really drawn to the various viscose challis fabrics , particularly the azure blue ditsy floral one.

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Both patterns look fabulous on you Tamlyn. My favourite is the saltwater in that stunning emerald green fabric. I love the black & white flower brushstrokes too. The Sicily is so lovely on yo, very sophisticated but I definitely wouldn’t get away with the bias cut or the deep plunge so I’ll be sticking with the saltwater as it suits my shape and comfort zone 😜 I’m off to visit Jess’s channel now to see what fabrics she used 🙌🙌😍😎

[@loriannpayne4483]

What fun to collaborate with another sewist! Well done…

[@laurawelsh1016]

They both look lovely, the Sicily is definitely an occasion dress. I love the Settle blue and yellow stripe cotton linen from Rainbow fabrics xxx

[@foxeymoore]

The Sicily dress is a knockout dress for sure,you look amazing in it.🌹

[@heatherthrone9999]

It is always good to be pleasantly surprised. The bias draped beautifully on you. You should make the other version in a more casual fabric maybe a light wt linen.

[@TIMAbyFK]

Thanks so much for sharing the reveal! Your Sicily is beautiful, wow that fabric is perfect!

[@rachelhinsbey5089]

Both your dresses are beautiful Tamlyn! I think my favourite is the saltwater, it seems so versatile! After watching your first video talking about the Saltwater, I purchased the pattern! My favourite fabric at Rainbow Fabrics is the green and white ditsy daisy viscose.

[@geraldinegorman9597]

Both dressed look great. I love the look of a bias cut dress! I think a seater over the top would dress it down and give u more wearing options. My favourite fabric from Rainbow fabrics is Rosie blue floral viscose crepe. Thank you. Great video.

[@sewkanna5723]

Both dresses look gorgeous on you. I wore similar in the 90s, but don't think I'd make them now. I love the green and white ditsy daisy viscose.

[@KarenHowatt]

wow the sicily slip is a show stopper, get that on every day lol

[@vondafunderburk4463]

The Saltwater Slip looks fabulous on you -I'm working on making one now. You can never have too many! Loved looking around on Rainbow Fabrics site and my fav is the Green White Ditsy Daisy Viscose Challis Fabric.

[@susankidd9963]

Wow wow how beautiful you look in the Sicily dress but both dresses are fab. 👍👍👍👍

[@katyoliver8624]

Hi Tamlyn. Love both dresses and the fabric choices too. I'm a massive Rainbow Fabrics fan. My favourite from them today is the Retro Line Art Black Polyester Poplin.

[@bethsherliker4257]

Lovely dresses! I really like the Melinda viscose- black with rust spots. I don’t think I’d go for a slip dress, but it would make an amazing Zadie jumpsuit I think, or maybe a long shirt.

[@Sewingbearclare]

Stunning slip dresses. Love both the fabrics too. Thank you for sharing them 😊. I am sure you will find just the right time to wear the Scily slip dress. In regards to the giveaway I found two fabrics, one for the saltwater slip dress which is the Pink stars and hearts echovero viscose and for the Scily slip dress the purple daisy boarder satin. Thank you for another lovely Vlog.

[@ellybrown4004]

Love your makes Tamlyn! My fave rainbow fabrics fabric is the ginger satin tencel - it would make an amazing Sicily!!

[@junea3213]

You look lovely in both dresses. The blue leopard viscose crepe is calling my name. Thank you

[@verityedwards8724]

Looking great!! Love the purple dress on you so lovely! Favourite fabric on rainbow fabrics its definitely the mustard and navy striped viscose.. its dreamy.

[@carolwebb9948]

Loved seeing your versions, hope you find an excuse to wear the Sicily! My favourite fabric at the moment is the periwinkle polka dot. BTW good to see you back!

[@elizabethscoot6804]

Both look gorgeous on you 😍 My fave for day to day would be the Saltwater but for night time defo the Sicily. Not sure that helps you 😂 My favourite fabric at the moment from Rainbow fabrics 🌈 would have to be the WHITE/GREEN FLORAL SUSTAINABLE SOFT VISCOSE CHALLIS 🙌 How exciting! Thanks for your funny informative vlogs, always nice to watch. Lil xx

[@fionaboddy5382]

Lovely to see both patterns on you, they suit you so well. My favourite fabric is the blue leopard viscose crepe

[@helentreharne6623]

Both lovely dresses and both really suit you. Definitely agree the Saltwater slip is more versatile. I don't have many occasions for a dress like the Silicy either, would be a bit too much for the school run! My favourite fabric on Rainbow fabrics at the moment is the pink/black Aztec bordered viscose. I think the border print would really suit a summery floaty skirt.

[@thebrumstitcher495]

Ah lovely vlog! Beautiful dresses, I definitely need to make another saltwater slip dress! My favourite fabric is the white/green floral viscose challis it would be perfect for a summer dress 😊

[@phaedrapotter7175]

Hello Tamlyn, loving both your dresses. Think my favourite would be the Saltwater as can be dressed up or down and very versatile. The Sicily dress is perfect for any special occasion. My favourite Rainbow Fabrics material is GREEN/WHITE DITSY DAISY SUSTAINABLE SOFT VISCOSE CHALLIS.

[@sarahhellewell7936]

My favourite fabric on Rainbow fabrics site is the the pink stars and hearts ecoviro viscose 💕💕. Being plus size, I’d probably go more for the saltwater slip as bias cut dresses aren’t always the most forgiving!! Your Sicily looks stunning on you - I hope you get a chance to wear it out and show it off soon ☺️

[@kelly333kelly]

Tamlyn you look beautiful in both dresses but I think I love the saltwater dress the best because more wearable and really flatters your figure. Ps the outtakes are the best, they really make me smile. My choice of fabric from Rainbow fabrics would be the BLACK-RED BOHO POLKA FLORAL VISCOSE CHALLIS. I love the pattern on this fabric so much.

[@cynthiasloan3867]

Your videos always make me smile. I love both the dresses but my favorite is the green (I'm thinking though that your husbands favorite will be the bias cut because you look fabulous in it) I looked at Rainbow fabrics and made my very hard choice...the peachy viscose wool...I'm in love

[@lynnelyons5171]

The dresses are both beautiful on you, the Saltwater is definitely more versatile. 👍

[@gemmac715]

They’re both lovely! I think the saltwater slip for more day to day but the Sicily looks great I love the pink flamingo viscose from rainbow fabrics.

[@kerrybarrick1046]

They both look lovely! My favourite from Rainbow Fabrics at the moment is the black and stone star print Ecovero viscose.

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

The Sicily Slip dress is gorgeous - it's special. The Saltwater is a more every day dress.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Love them both Tamlyn I agree both suit different occasions the Sicily is a wowza. Think you need to plan in a night out so you can wear it. I’ve been thinking of making the saltwater but I’m not sure with my shape. My fabric choice from Rainbow fabrics would be the new pink star with hearts ecovero viscose I think it’s so cute 💕

[@hoppaheedahoe2581]

Beautiful dresses! I love how the biased cut dress fits you, makes me want to try a biased cut dress. I want to enter the giveaway and love the pink flamingo viscose fabric🥰🥰There are so many nice fabrics on their site!

[@judithtaylor5429]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these patterns. You don't need to apologise. Sewing is your hobby and you can post when/ if it suits you. I think the Sicily looks stunning on you, but I can see why you prefer the Saltwater for your style. Maybe you could do the knotted t-shirt trick over the Sicily too. The draped neckline may be soft enough for the fabric not to be bunching up underneath. Then it could dress down as well if you want to get a bit more wear out of it. I think the Melinda spot viscose crepe would be the best bet for me. It would go nicely with tan sandals but still look fine if it is a dull day. I'm always more tempted by the fancier fabrics though.

[@amybates7438]

Wow I love them both on you! The saltwater is probs my favourite but you look absolutely stunning in the Sicily! I’ve been considering making the saltwater and you have made my decision for me! I would get the Hayden sienna viscose crepe from rainbow fabrics for my saltwater slip!

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

The Sicily looks fabulous they both do

[@riekodi5508]

Thanks so much for sharing. Love both dresses. You look great on both of them. I will be making both dresses. I already have the Sicily slip dress pattern. God bless.

[@rebeccawalker5295]

They both look fabulous but for different occasions. My favourite rainbow fabric is the blue azure viscose 🥰

[@kathygann7632]

LOVE the purple one. I’d probably made a higher neckline, but the neckline is beautiful on you.

[@susanjenningsjones]

Lovely dresses. I love the white/green floral soft viscose challis on Rainbow 🌈 fabrics.

[@jasminhenzi988]

Ohhh I love this🧡 thank you so much for reviewing my Sicily pattern! Both dresses look absolutely stunning on you!

[@laurabloom123ne650ef]

They both look great! I'd make a Saltwater slip from the large orange floral viscose from Rainbow Fabrics. Definitely going to make one so I can layer tops underneath and wear for work ☺️

[@jbedford5010]

Beautiful dresses, they both suit you so well. My favourite fabric is the Pink-Black-Blue Star Ecovera Viscose Marocain.

[@hemaalam5977]

My favourite is the purple daisy border stain. I think it would look lovely as a slip, just like your second dress :)

[@lindsaym8546]

I really liked the collaboration and the dresses both you and Jess made - you both look fabulous in them 🤩 My current favourite fabric at Rainbow fabrics is the kelsie green and peach floral organic cotton....which is sold out 😢

[@sewchilled22]

Love your two makes the both dresses look fab on you 👏👏

[@alexwhyman6065]

they both look great! the saltwater definitely seems more day to day wear, and as you say much more versatile. My favourite fabric from Rainbow at the moment is the stars and hearts ecovero viscose

[@visuellElle]

I prefer the Sicily slip dress. But I agree with you that it is more for special occasions. Both look lovely on you. My favourite fabric from rainbow fabrics is RUST GINGER TENCEL SATIN

[@lindsaynewark3205]

I LOVE your green saltwater dress and I love how you've styled it too. I think I'll give one a go now! My favourite Rainbow Fabric 🌈 is BLUE LEOPARD ECOVERO VISCOSE CREPE 🙏🏻❤️🌈🤞🏻

[@SoWhatIfISew]

As always it was an absolute joy to collaborate with you! Loved your thoughts and both of your makes, hope we can collaborate again in the future ❤

[@Mbalter69]

I really loved the Sicily on you. I have not made either one yet. I will go watch Jess's video too. I thought this rainbow fabric would be lovely to sew with PALE LILAC FOREST TREE 100% COTTON.

[@prof_pudge]

I love the Sicily dress on you! So pretty and the fabric is to die for. If I were to chose fabric from Rainbow Fabrics for this dress, I would like the MARIGOLD PAISLEY VISCOSE CHALLIS fabric. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.

[@clothes_i_sew]

I love both dress on you. My favorite fabric is from Rainbow fabrics is the BROWN SMUDGE LEOPARD SUSTAINABLE SOFT VISCOSE CHALLIS 😊

[@lucykelland9054]

Your sicily dress is beautiful 😍 I'm not confident enough to wear a slip dress so fabric I would choose from rainbow fabrics would instead be to make a shacket, I really like the look of the red-white-navy tartan check wool mix x

[@Lorij83]

I like the Azure blue ditzy. You look lovely in both dresses.

[@lisart2488]

I love both of your dresses. Slip dresses are so versatile. My favourite fabric from Rainbow Fabrics is ROSIE BLUE FLORAL ECOVERO VISCOSE CREPE which would be perfect for a slip dress. Thanks x

[@emmamatthews3819]

Love the Saltwater slip on you so much that I've just ordered the pattern for myself haha! Had a gander on Rainbow Fabrics and I would choose this fabric for a long Saltwater slip 🤩 BLACK/BEIGE STAR ECOVERO VISCOSE CREPE it would look good with any colour top 🤞 xx

[@hellojossews4582]

I love your dresses; thanks for a fun collab. The fabric I love is the light pink heavy cotton linen. I need another Jasika Blazer in my life! 😀

[@tharinelouw-ludik8742]

LYDIA GREEN & PINK FLORAL VISCOSE CREPE will be my favourite 🤩 love the pink and green combo!

[@kaylespiller317]

The sicily is just 😍 Great job on both! I really like the Off-White/Orange Vine Floral Ecovero Viscose Crepe fabric from rainbow fabrics 😄

[@pinkpaulasews4929]

You are totally buzzing with your FPC dress - isn’t it great when a me made does that 😍. I couldn’t wear either as am big chested and not body confident right now but I’d use the ginger tencel satin to make a FPC Davenport dress 😊

[@reginaharrison9626]

I love both dresses on you! My favorite fabric is the pink start and heart ecovero viscose.

[@adeleseaman5004]

Wow you look fantastic is both. I think I'd choose the Lydia green and pink viscose crepe for the saltwater slip dress. Although I also have a blue and white animal print viscose from rainbow fabrics which would also work well for it x

[@annwilson4160]

I love the mono irregular dot viscose challis , your Sicily dress is beautiful I think the fabric I like would also suit the dress 😍

[@Naki50]

Wow they both look amazing

[@shirleyknight8946]

Both dresses look fabulous on you! I would make a saltwater slip dress out of the BLACK-WHITE PERIWINKLE POLKA FLORAL SUSTAINABLE SPUN VISCOSE. It is similar to your green fabric which I love.

[@terrieschafer8092]

I think both were beautiful on you! I lived how you gave thoughts on the directions and how the construction process went. Since I am older I would most likely make the Saltwater pattern and make a top to go over it. I think I would like it out of the azure blue, ditzy floral viscose Challis. I can see my daughter wearing this dress. I also think the Sicily would be a comfy nightgown.

[@Fcarmen.s]

I love how both look on you! The Sicily fabric is stunning 😍

[@patriciaweekes2291]

You look lovely in both dresses Tamlyn and I agree with you about the bra straps ! If I made the saltwater I would choose Fiona blush floral ecovero viscose crepe or black/white hearts viscose. X

[@michellelemesurier3106]

Luv both dresses on you... agree that the saltwater is more any "everyday" cut dress versus the sicily be a more "special occasion" dress... that said the sicily dress fits your body very well and perhaps with a more everyday fabric and a cardigan could lean more toward an every day dress.

[@jacquelinejones5790]

Oh love the Saltwater Slip and can see it looking for in the black beige star viscose eco fabric from Rainbow Fabtics. Heading over to check out your pals versions . Thank you 😊

[@shelleykearney4212]

Hi love both dresses on you although your right about Sicily for dressing up. I would love to make one out of the Neon Pink / blue leaf viscous challis from Rainbow Fabrics and a saltwater slip in their pink viscous linen blend x

[@alisonkemp1671]

The dresses are all beautiful The Sicily is definitely a special occasion dress I have the saltwater ready to go…..in the same fabric you used for your second one and you sent me a lovely note with my order (I used the kit from 1st for fabrics). Waiting to sew along with Rachel 😊

[@pipskilou]

Both dress styles look great on you but the Saltwater is definitely a wardrobe workhorse and looks fabulous tied at the waist. I think that the Rainbow fabrics zebra print viscose satin would look amazing in a slip dress 💖

[@taisting1]

Amazing video, love both dresses 💕. I’ve made the salt water slip dress but not the sicily but I have the pattern on my to make list. I love the white/black viscose satin from Rainbow fabrics, would be lovely for my Sicily..have a fab week Tamlyn ❤️❤️❤️

[@thornberandstitch]

I love this and especially your Saltwater slip dress. I would use the green/white ditsy daisy viscose from Rainbow fabrics to make one :)

[@majvorfonseca7941]

Both dresses are beautiful. They fit you perfectly. I hope you get to wear them on many occasions. Great job on making them and thanks for sharing your thoughts on them.👍🏼😊

[@rhiancraig9219]

both dresses look fab on you, I think I might have to buy the saltwater pattern. my favorite fabric from rainbow fabrics is ANNALISE LAVENDER FLORAL ECOVERO VISCOSE CREPE

[@elainemariesews2683]

Tamlyn, both of your dresses are lovely, I understand why you prefer the saltwater more since it’s more wearable on a daily basis. That said, the Sicily is stunning on you and I’m sure Sam loves it😊

[@helenthompson9211]

You look lovely in both dresses 😍

[@doreenread9942]

Wow, those dresses look banging on you

[@robertahoward428]

I love both dresses 💗 Looking at the website I love the look of the Annalise Lavender floral ecovero viscose crepe - so pretty!

[@Whateverkatiesews]

Fab dresses! I would make the Sicily out of the Black and White Heart viscose from Rainbow Fabrics! Xx

[@frocking_adventures6748]

Yep Saltwater for me too👍 Rainbow Fabrics have a Blue Leopard ecovero viscose crepe I have my eye on. I'm trying to justify buying it, the saltwater might just be the reason😉

[@lesleyheather1]

They both look amazing on you the Sicily looked awesome it shows off your figure perfectly.I don’t think it goes up to a larger size if I remember as I think it would show lumps and bumps.c

[@adelebull7175]

Both dresses look stunning on you. I think I would veer towards the Saltwater for it's versatility (I'm not one who's much for dressing up). Thanks for the review I think I may just have to buy the Saltwater now. My favourite fabric at Rainbow Fabrics is the Kelsie green & peach floral organic cotton...sadly it is sold out 😪 so I might have to opt for the olive green tiger cotton instead.

[@cdavies125]

I prefer the saltwater slip for the same reasons as you, but I think the Sicily is the best of these two versions 🙂

[@sarahslater1340]

Both dresses looks great one you! I would have been hesitant about the Sicily as well however yours look fabulous and I’m thinking I might give it a go for my big birthday this year! For fabrics I’d go with the black/beige stare covering viscose crepe- which I’ve actually already purchased to make a patina blouse 😊

[@pennywalker2025]

That purple one looks absolutely amazing on you Tamlyn. 💜

[@pennywalker2025]

I have to say I jumped in with the above comment then realised the giveaway at the end 🤦‍♀️😂 I absolutely loved the Kelsie green and peach organic cotton (unfortunately sold out!) A second was the tiger cotton ❤️

[@SewingDee]

They are both lovely patterns and they both look gorgeous on you but, my honest opinion is that the Sicily looks a little bit like a negligee in that beautiful stars, moon and heart fabric. That’s not to detract from how lovely you look in it though - you look gorgeous it just wouldn’t be my choice of fabric for an occasion dress (I’m probably a bit old fashioned). I think it would look stunning as an evening dress in a lush velvet or dark heavy silk. The Saltwater is fabulous - so versatile and like you said it could be worn all year round. You look fabulous in both.