Recently I was very excited to be contacted by the lovely folks at Perfect Pattern Parcel to see if I would be interested in taking part in the blog tour for Perfect Pattern Parcel #3. Naturally I said, "yes please!"
If you haven't heard of Perfect Pattern Parcel, here's what they are about:
"Here at Perfect Pattern Parcel, we believe in supporting independent pattern designers. It's our opinion that indie patterns are just, well, better than big box patterns, and we're pretty sure our customers thinks so too. So, we allow customers to show their support in naming their own price for each Parcel. We also encourage customers to allocate part of their Parcel price to the charity Donorschoose.org in order to help classrooms in need. Pattern Parcel donates all profits after expenses from Parcel sales to the charity as well. Together we've raised almost $4,500 towards eliminating educational inequality."
Pattern Parcel #3 includes these patterns:
Poppy Tunic by Make It Perfect
Water Bottle Tote by Radiant Home Studio
Jorna Tank Dress by Jenna Brand
Staple Dress by April Rhodes
Bombshell Swimsuit by Closet Case Files
And if that's not enough, there's a bonus pattern:
"Choose a price of $28 or greater for Parcel #3 and you will automatically also be sent the Bonus Pattern! The Bonus Pattern for this Parcel is Prefontaine Shorts for Women by Made with Moxie. This shorts pattern has a retro trim, loads of pockets and two inseams. Includes sizes 0 - 24. Exclusive lauch on Pattern Parcel."
In my on-going efforts to conquer my fear of knit fabrics, I picked the Jorna Tank dress. This dress comes in sizes XS- XL, and has three lengths - tank (top length), jumper (above the knee), and dress (below the knee).
I went with the jumper length, but it's knee length on me because I'm quite small. Based on my measurements, I made a size small. I made a 3cm sway back adjustment (a standard alteration for me), and it fits perfectly!
"Here at Perfect Pattern Parcel, we believe in supporting independent pattern designers. It's our opinion that indie patterns are just, well, better than big box patterns, and we're pretty sure our customers thinks so too. So, we allow customers to show their support in naming their own price for each Parcel. We also encourage customers to allocate part of their Parcel price to the charity Donorschoose.org in order to help classrooms in need. Pattern Parcel donates all profits after expenses from Parcel sales to the charity as well. Together we've raised almost $4,500 towards eliminating educational inequality."
Pattern Parcel #3 includes these patterns:
Poppy Tunic by Make It Perfect
Water Bottle Tote by Radiant Home Studio
Jorna Tank Dress by Jenna Brand
Staple Dress by April Rhodes
Bombshell Swimsuit by Closet Case Files
And if that's not enough, there's a bonus pattern:
"Choose a price of $28 or greater for Parcel #3 and you will automatically also be sent the Bonus Pattern! The Bonus Pattern for this Parcel is Prefontaine Shorts for Women by Made with Moxie. This shorts pattern has a retro trim, loads of pockets and two inseams. Includes sizes 0 - 24. Exclusive lauch on Pattern Parcel."
In my on-going efforts to conquer my fear of knit fabrics, I picked the Jorna Tank dress. This dress comes in sizes XS- XL, and has three lengths - tank (top length), jumper (above the knee), and dress (below the knee).
I went with the jumper length, but it's knee length on me because I'm quite small. Based on my measurements, I made a size small. I made a 3cm sway back adjustment (a standard alteration for me), and it fits perfectly!
This dress has a flared skirt, which is higher at the sides than the front and back. You can see this in the photo below.
It gives a lovely circular shape to the skirt.
See what I mean;
and it's perfect for twirling!
I think this took me about two and a half hours to make, including cutting it out! The instructions are fantastic, they are so easy to follow. The way the bodice lining is attached is absolute genius, and really easy to do.

My fabric is Jacquard Jersey from Minerva Crafts, and was £5.99 per metre. I used about 1.5 metres.
Thank you to the folks at Perfect Pattern Parcel for asking me to take part. Perfect Pattern Parcel #3 is available from 30th May to 13th June, if you would like to buy it, please click on the link below.
Have a look at what everyone else is making by clicking on the links below:
Friday, May 30 Sew Busy Lizzy || Pienkel || SeamstressErin
Saturday, May 31 Design By Lindsay || the Brodrick design studio || Cookin' and Craftin'
Sunday, June 1 Diary of a Chainstitcher || a happy stitch || Disaster in a Dress || sew Amy sew
Monday, June 2 Idle Fancy || Casa Crafty || Kadiddlehopper || Dandelion Drift
Tuesday, June 3 Our Family Four || Casa Crafty || Cookin' and Craftin' || a happy stitch
Wednesday, June 4 Lexi Made || The Quirky Peach || Stitched || a happy stitch || Casa Crafty ||
Thursday, June 5 verypurpleperson || Casa Crafty || sew a straight line || Sewbon
Friday, June 6 Shawnta Sews || Mama says sew || a happy stitch || Cookin' and Craftin'
Saturday, June 7 Casa Crafty || sewninestitches || 'So, Zo... What do you know?'
Sunday, June 8 oonaballoona || A Stitching Odyssey || Sew Charleston
Monday, June 9 Sew Sweetness || True Bias || Ozzy Blackbeard
Tuesday, June 10 Welcome to the Mouse House || Sew Caroline || Adventures in Dressmaking
Wednesday, June 11 Peneloping || YoSaMi || sewVery
Thursday, June 12 la inglesita || La Pantigana || Sanae Ishida
Friday, June 13 Seamster Sewing Patterns || Paunnet
This is so cute on you!!!
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DeleteStretchy fabric sounds very scary to me, but it looks like you handled it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Stretch fabric is a bit of a beast. Short-row shaping or grafting a sock toe is easier!
DeleteIt's lovely and such a good colour on you. I prefer your version to the picture in your link :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I found it difficult to see the shape of the skirt on the pattern photos.
DeleteThis looks like the perfect comfy summer dress! And your fabric choice is great (I didn't know there are jacquard jerseys). I am alsways looking for jersey dress pattern and you have definitevely inspired me.
ReplyDeleteThank you! This jacquard fabric wasn't the easiest jersey to work with, and it's a bit thin. Ponti Roma is definately thicker and more stable.
DeleteWow, this dress is so cute and pretty. The simple pattern is my favorite style. I also like the flared skirt. lol
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DeleteThis is such a fabulous dress. It looks fantastic on you.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is great and that fabric just works!
Thank you!
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