Summer Dresses You Must Make in Woven

#dressmaking #sewingvlog #patternreview
Today I'm showcasing my favourite Summer dresses! These are some old favourites I've loved making and wearing!
Wiksten Shift Dress
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Tessuti Alice Dress
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Style Arc Montana Midi
www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-...
Tessuti Lois Dress
www.tessuti-shop.com/products...
Closet Case Charlie Caftan
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Chalk and Notch Fringe dress
www.chalkandnotch.com/shop/fr...
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My Measurements in Centimetres
Bust 104cm
High Bust (above bust) 102cm
Waist 95cm
Hips 112cm
My Measurements in Inches
Bust 41 inches
High Bust (above bust) 40.1 inches
Waist 37.4
Hips 44
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[@karolmolpus9536]

Love this platform!!!

[@robynhansen8636]

Just love them all

[@louisebury7934]

You've just shown me all my favourite kind of dresses! Love you. First time seeing you so I'll be back for more. Thank you. Love you!

[@yvettefeyjoo-booth2670]

Just found your channel. Love all these dresses on you. They are beautiful. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks Yvette!

[@TheDressmakersCloset]

I love watching your vlogs Kristen .... it’s like your just next door but in reality on the other side of the world 🌍.... love the dresses 😘

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!! Oh maybe one day we'll get to meet up! Loving your vlogs too! xx

[@TheDressmakersCloset]

The Dahlia Sew-ciety that would be so surreal ... and wonderful Kristen 😘

[@debsmadethis]

Fab makes ! The v necks look great on you, I hadn't seen your Alice dress before that ones super!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@cherylp.3347]

V necks are so flattering!

[@thedahliasewciety]

CONGRATULATIONS! You've just won a free pattern from Dhurata Davies patterns! Please contact me to obtain your prize, Kristen xx [e-mail]

[@tamarapayne7564]

I have some of these dresses but haven’t made them yet they all look great on your and now I want them all.😜 looked this topic and look forward to the next season.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much 😊 In the next days I'll have it out! xx

[@chrischristian08]

Great dresses! Great video! 🌟🌺

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@heatherbowser3635]

All of these are super flattering!

[@thedahliasewciety]

And comfy! Win win ❤️

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Hello! You are so very skilled and smart about your fabrics and shapes that work well for you in your pattern selections! I find each of your videos so refreshing. Sincerest thanks for all the videos you share with us. You are sincerely my favorite YT'er. :)

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much! You are so lovely and kind to let me know xx

[@thedahliasewciety]

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[@jenniferayim889]

Hi Kristen I love all the dresses you made gorgeous 😘😘😘

[@thedahliasewciety]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@jaynefederici9140]

My favourite is the fringe. I want that pattern.

[@thedahliasewciety]

It's such a fabulous pattern x

[@alexandrawellington8028]

That's the key, whether you keep wearing a lovely dress. Great review xxx

[@thedahliasewciety]

Yes, these have stood the test of time! xx

[@sandraokeeffe5826]

Your dresses are amazing and the fabrics suit you so well.😙

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much xx

[@kerrymcilwaine]

Great video and lovely to see a beautiful curvy girl x

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mariedyde448]

At last, someone not afraid to reveal their body measurements a big thumbs up. We are not all a copy of Lisa Comfort as lovely as she is. Can I ask, the Charlie Kaufman, which I love the look of, but have been put of by how gaping the sleeves look. Did you find that to be the case. Yours looks great and has given me the impetus to sew all these lovely, more comfortable styles for a 67 year old lady. Thanks for your hard work. Keep it up

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so glad you enjoyed! Im 48 next month and more comfortable in my body than I was 30 years ago when I was much slimmer! I love the Charlie and I didn't and the sleeves gaping on me. Its a perfect style!

[@kaylashaye21]

I agree - best pattern reviews on KZbin. Love it!

[@glendamartin7249]

I just had a birthday in May, 73 this year. I love to make my own clothes. Getting harder each year to look appropriate for my age. I like a sleeve and below my knees too.

[@wendyhannan2454]

@@glendamartin7249 Me too at 76, I’m not not much of a sewer, but I’m really eager to try. I also like a sleeve and a longer length dress, I feel it’s age appropriate for me and my shape. Thank you, Kristen your doing a great job, in giving us ladies some great ideas. I love the way you model these beautiful dressers. 😉

[@karolmolpus9536]

Yes, love v neck caftan!!! Dark rayon print is beautiful 😍

[@donnawoods442]

Yup, all gorgeous ! I’m in love with the Fringe😍

[@thedahliasewciety]

Its such a winner of a pattern!

[@wendyware9738]

Gorgeous dresses Kirsten thanks for sharing

[@thedahliasewciety]

My pleasure!

[@janjordan8827]

Thanks so much, needed this video. Have to telł you you always wear your lipstick so well. Great to see 😀😀

[@thedahliasewciety]

You are so welcome! Love my lippy! haha xx

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Kirsten, you really have encouraged me to try some dresses now 👍. All yours are fantastic and I think my favourite styles are the Charley Caftan and the Fringe Dress, but they were all gorgeous 💟💟💟😁👌😘

[@thedahliasewciety]

I loved those dresses too! Good luck xx

[@thedahliasewciety]

CONGRATULATIONS Sally! You've won a free craft bag compliments of Minerva!!! please contact me for details on how to claim, love Kristen [e-mail]

[@belindafuentes707]

I will be making some of them. Thanks.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Hope you enjoy

[@nanastevens4094]

Some great choices. Very inspirational

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks and all very comfy!

[@beajannis9928]

The Lois dress. 🥰. ❤️ from Belgium.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Its such a lovely dress! xx

[@lilianely389]

Nice parade ! !!!!!. I can't wait to do the same with all that I have sewn during the absence on Hubby. But. ......still waiting for planes. ........ Thank you Kristen 👋 💟

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh its been such a long time.....hopefully soon xx

[@cathyswope5174]

Love the dresses looking forward to knits ♥️

[@thedahliasewciety]

Its coming in the next couple of days! Hope you enjoy xx

[@lindaf1365]

Lovely - the Tessuti dresses really flatter you. Gorgeous.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you!

[@maureencullen1008]

I love everything you make.It's fab to be able to see how the dresses move.Fantastic fabric choice.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks, I appreciate that xx

[@sonialorenzo9223]

All your makes are beautiful and your fabric selection is pretty special.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh Thank you so much!

[@user-ng5bt4bx6k]

I loved watching this , so many beautiful relaxing style dressers. 💗

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you enjoyed Lynne xx

[@anitajonsson4379]

Wow! What an incredible lineup of beautiful dresses. Every single time, with.the reveal of each new dress, I would say to myself, "Oh, I love the fabric on that dress! It suits her perfectly, that's my favourite dress." Your patterns are great, but the fabrics you have chosen just take what is already a lovely dress to the next level. Your coloring and those of your fabrics are perfectly suited. Wonderfully done makes!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!

[@mlynncannon4188]

The blues , the blues- accent those gorgeous eyes!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much xx

[@maryboubion1954]

Beautiful dresses.....You look beautiful in all your makes😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much beautiful xx

[@halesmoore]

I love them all, but especially the dark bold coloured dresses!

[@southerncrossstitches]

They all looks amazing and so comfy.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much xx

[@livingmy2ndchance]

Love all of your summer dresses! I always feel inspired after seeing your makes. Thank you for sharing!!

[@thedahliasewciety]

You are so welcome! xx

[@helenawagstaff959]

Love all of your dresses, the styles and fabric choice is so great on you. The Mustard linen looks so good with your skin tone and eye colour. Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!

[@rosemarymorris9140]

Love all your choices. So happy to see measurements, it really helps to decide what would suit me. Thank you🇨🇦😍

[@create_something_pretty]

I loved this video. I'm already over winter and started on summer dresses again. This was perfect timing for me. Thank you.

[@thedahliasewciety]

I’m feeling the same haha ❤️

[@8531022]

Love this episode! So helpful. Thank you ☺️

[@thedahliasewciety]

You're so welcome!xx

[@RavenStealstheNight]

I love the Lois dress. But I really love the fabric you've chosen. I wish I could get it for myself. I have the pattern but am afraid to actually start it. Thank you so much for your dress selections. You have such fantastic taste.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!

[@karenlowes7802]

All the dresses are lovely!💕

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cynthiaellis8041]

I love, love, love your fabrics. Being a redhead myself, I find them so flattering .

[@thedahliasewciety]

Cynthia Ellis awesome! Love it ❤️

[@sandyheller5438]

Beautiful dresses. I’m excited for the knit dresses also. Thank you.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Coming very soon!

[@felicialawrence1761]

They look awesome on you

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thankyou do much!

[@arodriguez819]

New sub here! I love, love all your fabric choices, your dresses and your style! 🤗🤗👌

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!

[@heatherr9201]

These easy and fun patterns are great for anyone who likes a quicker project. Thanks for sharing

[@thedahliasewciety]

You are so welcome!

[@thedahliasewciety]

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[@heatherr9201]

The Dahlia Sew-ciety thats amazing! Thank you and helens closet... I will email you

[@elizabethwilson5349]

Loved this! Your choice of fabrics is always spot on! Beautiful work on these dresses!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much! xx

[@GingerheadCo]

Great dresses and I think I need to revisit some of them 😊 You look stunning in all of them x

[@lynnhunter5790]

I’ve just really got into sewing during lockdown and came across your channel. Love watching your videos. I made the Montana dress as my first garment attempt and I’m really pleased with it. As a beginner I found the instructions a bit sparse but you tube is a godsend. Burrito method!!! So easy. The tessuti Alice dress is definitely one I want to make as well as the top version. I’m also going to make the peppermint top you made. 🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@rhiancraig9219]

Beautiful dresses you look stunning in them all.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you like them!

[@megs7019]

Love the mustard color on you, I’ve got that pattern book , along 15+ patterns I’ve got yet too sew! Love all the fabrics you’ve chose for your patterns

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much! I'm a huge fan of mustard too!

[@kathymcconville6428]

I love the concept of looking back over a season to show what you really liked and got good use out of. Your dresses were all beautiful and gorgeous on you. You really know your style. Love your hair too!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh thanks so much xx

[@youngbloodsuz]

All so pretty and look just lovely on you. Thank you for the inspiration. Suzette

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!

[@ronyastreckfuss2394]

Beautiful!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much!

[@sarahmay3307]

Lovely makes - now if we could only have some Melbourne summer weather in the UK. I used to work with a few Aussies from Melbourne (on a mining project) and they could never understand why we couldn’t plan a bbq weeks ahead until they had experienced a few UK summers......layering is a necessity. I love your Charlie caftan and fringe dress. Also I’ve eyed up the Alice dress/top a few times now. I love my boiled wool Berlin jacket. I’ve just made the myosotis dress but drafted my own sleeves as too many ruffles. Love your vlogs.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh thank you! Yes, I have the myosotis dress pattern but Im yet to make it!

[@sandraobrien8705]

Lovely dresses. Great video, thank you. I'm definitely going to buy a couple of these patterns and have a go. Love them all.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks, I love comfort!

[@StitchRipRepeat]

Thanks for sharing all your gorgeous dresses Kristen 😊 I’ve definitely added a few more to my wish list now 😍xx

[@thedahliasewciety]

Stitch Rip Repeat oh thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it XX

[@kristieprice8842]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection of summer woven dresses! Your makes are very inspiring.😊

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you like them!

[@susank.wilson6436]

Thank you for responding with your measurements. I just received the Style Arc “Montana”. I’m going to make it in size 14 lightweight linen. This will be my first time using a Style Arc pattern.

[@PrincessDiana1256]

Love many of these patterns! They look comfortable k e and give you some form, cute sleeves. Great job!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindaeliis8239]

;wow! You look so good on the beige flowered dress.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh thank you!

[@Maggie_R]

Always love your videos and I agree with Marie’s comment, that I’m so thankful that you share your sizing. I’m a very similar size and really really love seeing all of your makes - both because they’re beautiful and because I can so clearly picture what they might look on me, too. Really love seeing your Alice dress. I just made a toile in the shirt version and the gathers made it a bit too full looking on me but I love the lines and see that a dress version might be just what I need, as the extra weight of the longer fabric might pull those down in a bit more flattering way. Gorgeous lighter fabric like you used, too, will help, I’m sure. All that to say thank you, thank you for all the details you provide!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much Maggie, I really appreciate your comment! It makes vlogging so worth while knowing that it resonates with my viewers. Happy sewing ❤️

[@peggyr9623]

The mustard color is a great color for you.. It really made your blue eyes pop. All of these dresses are beautiful. I love the flow of each of them. I hadn't thought of wearing a top under them for Winter. Great idea! Thank you for listing all of the links. I will be following up on them soon.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much! Thats so kind of you xx

[@thedahliasewciety]

CONGRATS PEGGY!!!! You've just won a free pattern compliments of "Chalk and Notch" Please email me for details [e-mail]

[@Beyondthepinkdoor]

I love all your dresses on you . You’ve chosen such gorgeous fabrics for them all. I bought the fringe dress pattern yesterday and am printing it out to get started on today ❤️

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh thank you! Its such a great easy dress to wear! xx

[@hayleybree7]

I’m over winter already. Maybe I should start my summer wardrobe already.. Love how all of these look. I’ve made the style arc Montana midi twice and get compliments every time I’ve worn them. So comfy and cool especially in rayon. I made them after you mentioned them in another video. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Hayley Abbey me too! Need sunshine again 🌞

[@hayleybree7]

The Dahlia Sew-ciety ☀️☀️☀️☀️ ☀️ Kristen I love how you have your measurements on your videos now. Would you mind mentioning on your videos what size you make for the patterns you are mentioning? It would really help me to decide what size to make for myself. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@cherylp.3347]

Goodness, can’t pick a favourite, all lovely you look gorgeous in all of them! That third dress, the Montana I think, I made a blouse in that pattern but I’m losing weight on Keto and it ended up way too big so I’m trying to ‘ fix’ it as I love the fabric. I want to wear more dresses this summer, can’t wait! Maybe I’ll start on summer dresses now spring will be here before we know it.

[@galice6333]

Bravo on your patterned fabric choices not a dowdy one in the bunch!!

[@thedahliasewciety]

So glad you enjoyed! xx

[@anniegrumbles1544]

The Fringe is one of my favorites too! I have made a top, a short dress, and a maxi-length dress. I have made a Wiksten shift top, but haven’t made the dress version yet. I would like to try it and the Cielo dress from linen for this summer. I loved this video and look forward to the rest in this series.

[@thedahliasewciety]

That is awesome! I love the Cielo too! Its a perfect pattern xx

[@alicedolan5636]

Lovely fashion show! Love all the dresses and they look so nice on you. I think I might need to go see a new dress 😂 can't wait to see the knit dresses. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much 😊

[@suehardy812]

Love the dresses. I have made the Montana twice now. The first one in a woven which looked like a tent. The second was a knit which I did 2 sizes smaller which I was happier with xx

[@thedahliasewciety]

Its very roomy! Id love to make a knit one and size down! great idea!

[@jennetthamilton7942]

I loved all of your dresses especially the first one, the mustard coloured one. Way back in the seventies I made a maximum dress when they first became popular, I believe I was the first one in my grade 8 class to wear one. I loved maxis then and I love them now.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh thats amazing! You were ahead of your time! xx

[@wendyhannan2454]

I love the v neck dresses, there very feminine. I really like the Lois Dress. Thank your for letting us know the fabrics you use, that’s very helpful.

[@lynneprentice4278]

Great vlog Kirsten. The dresses are gorgeous! I have two of these lined up ready to make - the Fringe Dress and The Nova. I also plan to do the Charlie Kaftan in the next few weeks. So this has been very inspirational 😍❤️

[@thedahliasewciety]

Yay! Thank you! I'm so looking forward to wearing these again xx

[@marigoldmirror5194]

Beautiful

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you!

[@39houndsteps]

Great round up Kristen. I agree that the test of a good patterns is how it wears over time. My fave of these is the Lois. I have a couple. And now you have pointed me toward the magnolia which looks like it ticks all the right boxes for me too. Thanks! However I am looking at this video in the depths of Melbourne winter. If I was actually in summer, I think I would definitely want to wear the Fringe. Thanks again!

[@thedahliasewciety]

I totally agree! Its so cold this week!!!!

[@lynettecockburn332]

What a fantastic video. Really informative. I love your fabric choices but you looked most beautiful in that red one! Subscribed immediately and will binge watch now!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much!

[@lavadajenkins2955]

Great video, thanks!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you liked it!

[@physioontheriver7325]

Do I see a bit of a haircut? Lucky you! I’m into about week 20 since my last visit to the hairdressers! We aren’t allowed to go till 4th July so I have my appt booked for 5th! Loved the vlog - you’ve given me some great ideas...Diana

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh theres nothing better than a fresh cut and colour! I'm so lucky to have a best friend who's a hairdresser so she comes to my house to do it! I haven't seen her since Feb so I was so happy!

[@physioontheriver7325]

@@thedahliasewciety two more weeks and counting! Your hair looks lovely! Diana

[@katrinacontest7034]

Ah, I originally found your channel because of your Wiksten sewalong!! Loved it & love you Kristen!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you! Its such a lovely pattern!

[@Hide_and_silk]

Love everyone of your dresses and there are definitely a few in there that need to be in my pattern stash haha!

[@thedahliasewciety]

Yay! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@wendyobriant9691]

I like that dressing colors the. Golden flowers the. Fabrics

[@thedahliasewciety]

Its very vibrant! Thankyou xx

[@lorik5675]

Thank you

[@thedahliasewciety]

You're welcome

[@skcooney4780]

I'm new to the sewing ladies and I just found you tonight! I like all the dresses you have made and I plan to follow you, if the stars are aligned for computer passwords, etc. You do beautiful work.... Sandy

[@thedahliasewciety]

CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING A FREE PDF PATTERN! from Cashmerette patterns! Please email me for details to claim your prize [e-mail]

[@woogies37]

Lovely to have an Australian dressmaker......love that you advise where to get nice fabrics in Australia.

[@pamelanorthup7991]

Very nice.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nourishingmomma]

This was so fun! More makers should be doing this- so cool to see it in movement!

[@thedahliasewciety]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@debbiebridges5121]

Perfect no zippers perfect

[@thedahliasewciety]

So easy!

[@debbiebridges5121]

Just what I need

[@velvetvixen7794]

Do you think in the future that you could please tell us the pattern size range as you mention them ? That would be so helpful 🙂

[@thedahliasewciety]

Oh yes! I just remembered that as soon as I finished filming these vlogs! So sorry about that. I will have to try and remember for next time xx

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@karenr3708]

Beautiful dresses, I loved them all , I have never seen the Tessuti Alice made up before ,it’s certainly a stunner what fabric did you use for it ? The colours are glorious! Karen R

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you so much! Its just a very light, draped polyester but I adore the print!

[@catmintable]

Love, love the fabric choices..! Really nice. I do need to sew up some fabrics that would lend themselves to dresses. Good ideas. Don't know what your lighting is, but it appears to bother your eyes and is very bright on your eyes. Only when you look away from the camera can we see your beautiful blue color. Maybe switch out that light to something a little less harsh on the eyes. Just sayin'.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Great idea!!

[@anessaharris9947]

😃

[@nevem5010]

💖

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thankyou xx

[@joanneblair2087]

Looked up the Charlie Caftan. Perfect for what I am looking for bit for a PDF I find it really high priced.

[@thedahliasewciety]

They are on the pricier side but I have to say their patterns are some of my most favourite!

[@nicolewilson4055]

Thank you for the reviews as they are so helpful. All the dresses are beautiful.

[@thedahliasewciety]

You are so welcome!

[@YvonneBerden]

Hi, this was very helpful as we’re nearly in summer 😀😀😀😀😀. Would you say the Style Arc dress is suitable for a confident beginner?? Thanks 🌷🌷

[@thedahliasewciety]

Yes, definitely Its quite a basic style and very flattering on! You will be fine xx

[@imsewblessed1578]

Beautiful. Is the fabric from the style arc dress, the white with small floral, still available? Would you happen to know?

[@thedahliasewciety]

Yes, it is! I'm sure spotlight still have it! I'll link it for you xx www.spotlightstores.com/sewing-fabrics/dress-apparel-fabrics/woven-apparel-fabrics/rayon/pretty-pressed-printed-rayon-fabric/BP80491563

[@imsewblessed1578]

The Dahlia Sew-ciety thank you.

[@priscillaharrington9844]

Where did you buy your fabric?

[@heatherbowser3635]

What fabric did you use for the Alice dress?

[@thedahliasewciety]

It’s actually just a polyester but I fell in love with the print! It works well in so many fabrics! Rayon, viscose, lawn, linen and crepe too!