Special FITTING feature that COUNTS: knit bodice. Sovana dress (Itch to Stitch). V facing.

[@heatherthrone9999]

An imaginative very zen use of the stripe in the dress. So Karina!!!

[@zibergirl2]

I have been sewing for over 50 years, but still enjoy learning new ways to do things. I love all your videos and look forward to seeing your new ones. Your presentation is exceptional and inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise with us.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much for your kindness :)

[@robyn3349]

Very nice!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks!

[@margaretbenaim2970]

wow i so love all of your videos Karina . and yes I love the Darts in my bodice patterns also .thank you , you are a beautiful person

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much for watching & darts are to be loved :)

[@michellem3899]

Great tutorial as always. So glad that you had such a lovely time with your friends!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

My voice is almost recovered lol. I talked aoooo much.

[@elsiebulva7872]

Lovely as always . I appreciate the effort you make with hand stitching. Darts and hand stitching isn't seen much these days but something I learned in my younger years.

[@daraharper2003]

That is Sew Beautiful! Thank you!😀

[@sewlovemydogs]

Karina, you do make me laugh. No your voice is not annoying, we love you more than just a little bit of a croaky voice. ❤️ Life is for living, enjoy!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I was in pain while filming. I had to stop many times to drink water 😃

[@sewlovemydogs]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles oh no! Well you hid it very well. I hope you’re back to normal now.

[@margaretfshanahan90]

Beautiful dress, karina!

[@carolyngethings]

You look fabulous in this dress! Thanks for all the great sewing tips in this video. xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@helenwood3199]

Dress #1--so unusual t see you in long sleeves -still pretty. #2 seems more like you. So glad to hear that you got a fun day with your gal pals. You work so hard on the channel. You deserve a day of fun for yourself. 😉

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It was an amazing day. I do have a handful of long sleeve dresses for the “winter” that’s coming 😀

[@pamalverson6554]

I learn so much from watching your video.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad 😀😀

[@bootsboots8453]

Barbara Carlon says it all perfectly. Love your videos.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Thank you, great video, your instructions & explanations of what/how you are sewing are excellent. 👌🏾

[@annematthews4643]

Love the sleeveless version and the fit is fabulous 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@robertafahrni7169]

As always.... beautiful dresses! Thanks so much for all the details that you share! I bought the pattern.

[@debe8890]

Love the asymmetric stripes

[@gertrudewelsh781]

I love them both. But my favourite is the sleeveless. I am ok with darts.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The sleeveless is always more my style 😀

[@dormantpixi2628]

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who has put in a back seam out of necessity! I like this pattern. I have trouble fitting knit dresses because I have a large bust and without darts, I really don't like how they look on me. Great video! It's nice to see someone who really enjoys sewing and sharing her projects.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I don’t hesitate to put a seam in the back. It’s not wrong as such …. It can make a project possible :)

[@beverleyblades2212]

Your creations are always wonderful.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀😀

[@wendycumner5403]

Hi Karina - love your versions of the Sovana dress and have already ordered my pattern using your link. I love the bodice darts even on a knit fabric as the fit is so much better on me. Glad you enjoyed your day out with friends and hope your croaky voice goes away soon. 😍

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Ny voice is horrible today. Filming yesterday was painful and did not help me 😬

[@englishrivieravanessa]

Your videos are mesmerising! The detail and presentation are so clear, the patterns are always well chosen and the end results look so good on you it must surely inspire people to take up the needle and sew something. That dress with those lovely red shoes is one of your best ever looks. It makes me want to dress smarter. Thank you for all your hard work for our benefit. 🥰

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awww you are very kind!

[@debm460]

I agree! I’m dressing smarter, compared to before. Its the custom fit, well-drafted patterns and hand basting.

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

Beautiful dresses! Love the red shoes!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks! They are my favourites😍

[@dianneandres3770]

Cute dress, it’s very similar to the Love Notion, Olympia dress.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The Olympia has a similar neckline at the back but the V neckline at the front is very different. Both lovely :)

[@cherylp.3347]

Yes! I was sure I saw this before, in fact I thought this was an old video because of it. I think I’d enjoy sewing this v neck better.

[@vivlee3840]

Excellent tutorial as usual and I love the pattern. I do like the way that neck is done and think the darts make it. Now to find the pattern.... 😁

[@debm460]

By the way, love your dresses. I found that ITS patterns have that extra bit of refinement. Your bodice is smooth and the fabric glides over your figure. Kennis did an excellent job drafting this pattern.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

She does have the X factor in her work 😀😀

[@joannelabryn7531]

I REALLY LOVE YOUR NEW SET UP, AMPED UP YOUR CHANNEL, WHICH WAS ALREADY GREAT!! GO GIRL.....

[@rebeccaw9656]

Love that this has an a-line skirt. And I’m also going to have to get the Carmo top because I love the sleeveless top that you’re wearing.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Love the Carmo! It’s so unique :)

[@amierikke6225]

Very classy dresses! You look amazing in them both! I really appreciated the techniques you showed us. I’m falling in love with this pattern. I bought it through Itch to Stitch newsletter email. I’m going back to work soon in healthcare administration and I need professional conservative garments and this dress fits the bill! I’m very happy for you that you where able to get out and be with some girlfriends for the day! How fun! That’s so important. I feel the same at my house, my husband does not talk much on a good day, just how it is. You described just how I feel sometimes, about to burst, I just gotta let it out and communicate and share! And get input from others. I hope your throat is better soon. Gargle with salt water (careful not to swallow) and keep drinking those fluids! 🥰

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Men just don’t talk enough 🤣🤣. My voice is worse today and I’m not talking at all. I hope it improves soon.

[@sharonburr6973]

Thank you l Love both these versions. Seeing your sews Makes my sewing easier as I’m a similar height and shape, long waist, shorter torso , 5’8” tall . I think that’s why dresses look better above the knee or just on top. It balances the proportions out .

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I agree. Anything longer and I look very strange.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

They're both great on you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀😀

[@janicecoulson5388]

I love that style on you. I am a similar figure and find you such an inspiration as I struggle with styles. Love the demo will def try this one thank you x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad my makes help you see the fit 😀

[@sewniceandhandmade]

Thanks Karina. As usual, a perfect demonstration of a very nice pattern. I've just ordered, using your affiliate link. This is a very flattering pattern. Xx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope you enjoy it like I have 😀😀

[@leandamayer3975]

I really appreciate your videos...off to use your affiliate link :-)

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@julsbendandi9374]

What a beautiful pattern! Thank you for making this video! I bought the pattern and look forward to making it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! I hope you enjoy it 😀

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I don't usually get a good fit with knits because I'm large busted. This pattern might be a good one for me to try.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The darts are key and make a big difference :)

[@jirup]

I live alone, so I do understand the voice problem. I meet with 3 friends for coffee and chat on a Sunday and Monday/Tuesday, I always soreness. I use my voice so little through the week that Sundays wear it out. I also prefer darted patterns and have no qualms about sewing multiple darts. Without darts, I might as well be wearing a sack. Mine is a body that demands darts.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Right now I have no voice 😬😬. I’ll try to let it rest tomorrow. This has never happened to me! Darts area awesome and I love them. I wish more knit patterns had them.

[@helenv2906]

What a lovely dresses, i love love the short sleeve with the insert. Well that we be my next dress! Sold, Thanks so much for the sew along will get the pattern through your link! 👏🏻👏🏻🥰🌟

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope you love sewing it 😀😀

[@lorlor2831]

So pretty on you. I haven’t seen darts on a knit dress in such a long time. It’s so nice to see. Thanks for tutorial. I hope your voice feels better ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I know right?! I do love them so much 😀😀

[@vivlee3840]

I love this pattern because of the darts.. I'm not large busted but do need those darts to create the bodice shape that doesn't just hang.

[@brendamyers3367]

I have added darts to knit tops and bodice on my own. So far I haven’t sewed a knit pattern with a drafted dart in the bodice.I don’t mind the darts in knits because the garment fits better and looks nice.

[@patriciabentley3782]

They both look lovely on you, I love how you always get a good fit. I have the pattern (using your link) but I'm having trouble finding a fabric I like. All the designs I'm attracted to are ITY, I suppose that's too light. I love the sleeveless dress, those colours suit you so well.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I would use ITY. What I’d do it double up on the fabric on the front and back. Two layers and make them act as one. I’ve done this many times before :)

[@judithglavas9030]

I think that darts add form to a garment. I don’t mind sewing darts. When I was younger I looked on them as a “necessary evil”.

[@carolynhoppe3196]

Gorgeous. Love this dress pattern. I have already bought the pattern. I like darts also since the fit is usually better. I don't necessarily need the full bust option, but I am going to try it and see if I can just reduce the depth of the dart a little bit so I can take advantage of the waist to bust darts.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

For sure you can tweak the dart :)

[@debm460]

I love darts for shaping. I’m a D cup and clothes look better when there is a dart. In knit patterns, you often don’t find them. I find that the side bust area crinkles anyway to accommodate. I’ve only come across one t shirt pattern that had it (Burda). The fit was spot on and smooth. The only problem was sewing the knit fabric. I had little sewing experience and was just starting out.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve see darts with Cashmerette patterns and the fit is great. Otherwise, hard to find.

[@lynnew5619]

If you want a great fit, darts are a necessity. They’re not difficult really if you measure correctly for placement. I like the sleeveless dress best. Very pretty.

[@cherylp.3347]

You asked if we like sewing darts. I just finished P. E.’s newest dress with bust darts from the side and below. I mucked it up badly. I had to do a FBA, and following along with her video I thought it went ok. I always have to lengthen the bodice, did that. I had to grade out at the waist. It was gaping at the back so stitched a center back seam to take some of that out. Also stitched up the cf seam , bottom darts ended up not under the apex. And I have excess fabric where the side darts are. 😭. It was one of those horrible sews that didn’t improve the further I got into it. I even thought of scrapping it before attaching the skirt. Hubby says it looks great but I see the problems. It was rayon so maybe that contributed to the problems. It’s put me off darts for now. Your makes look great!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I can totally blame rayon. It grows and stretches out a lot. I’d try with a light cotton lawn and see. The fabric is more stable and the darts tend to behave better. I hope you are able to try again someday 😀

[@cherylp.3347]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles thanks. You’ve restored my confidence a little bit. Time to get back on the (bust dart) horse as they say and try again.

[@heatherpenman3906]

Hi, thanks for the tutorials. Your dresses look lovely. I wondered about where you ended up with the bulky seam in the second one, how about trimming into the seam allowances at a 45 degree angle? After sewing for many years, I have started doing that lately, and it really helps with the bulk. Kindest regards, Heather x from New Zealand x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Great tip! I’ll try that next time 😀

[@doctriestosew4333]

Great makes, like your sleeveless hack. What top are you wearing?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s the carmo top from Itch to Stitch that I made sleeveless 😀

[@doctriestosew4333]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles its, very nice. I love it

[@sandimichaels2324]

Where do you purchase your fabric from? Minerva? Stylemaker, etc.? I like the red, black and white scuba fabric. What do you think about on the Sovana dress with short sleeves as oppose to long sleeves? When you sew the facing to the front bodice. Did you cut in the "v" on the seam allowance. so it would lie flat when you furn to the inside? It look stunning. Well done.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I live in Brazil and purchase locally, not with international brands. If you watch the sewing segment, you’ll see I sniped into the V. I think you have not seen it, hence your question. I’m usually for a long or sleeveless option but making the sleeves short would be very easy.

[@gertrudewelsh781]

Put some honey in your tea.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yup. I’ve been doing that for relief.