A lovely pattern and it gave a welcome opportunity to have a go at making something with a more challenging fabric! I started with the Florence blouse as a test of the pattern sizing and not generally being someone who would choose a raglan sleeve. The thought of attempting shirring was also at first daunting for me!
The combination of Donna’s written instructions and especially the comprehensive video tutorial made the process very enjoyable and the links to sections of the video meant it was easy to pick up in bite size chunks. My machine didn’t accept the shirring bobbin at the first few attempts but Donna’s video advice to search for a machine-related guide for this soon meant I had successfully worked out what I needed to do and, for a first attempt at shirring, I am very pleased!
The blouse is beautiful and so comfy to wear – like a cloud! The darted and generous sleeves make the raglan a flattering fit and the V neck is a beautiful fit. The guidance for binding a delicate fabric neckline ensure another skill learned and I am now ready to choose and sew my next Size:Me pattern! I have a couple of questions for Donna but as I am attending her French Sewing Retreat in a few weeks, I look forward to asking her there and really ensuring I consolidate my learning!
This is such a great pattern, I shortened the bodice and lengthened the legs according to the pattern’s instructions, and the fit is perfect – such a rarity! The Youtube sew-along tutorial was brilliant too. Thanks so much. I’m already planning to make another one. 🙂
This is such a great pattern, in combination with the YouTube sew long, it was super easy to follow.
I was a bit nervous about the fit adjustments suggested but I shortened the bodice and lengthened the legs according to the pattern’s instructions and the fit is absolutely perfect.
Donna was super responsive to a few email queries I had too. 10/10 recommend giving this pattern a go! 🙂
Really pleased with the finish – great for the predicted hot summer in Australia. Video useful. Pattern was a download from a magazine. Like the pocket construction – very smooth finish. Used a light weight linen and high density elastic. My elastic choice was not so good on the sleeves, so I would swap that element out next time.
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A lovely pattern and it gave a welcome opportunity to have a go at making something with a more challenging fabric! I started with the Florence blouse as a test of the pattern sizing and not generally being someone who would choose a raglan sleeve. The thought of attempting shirring was also at first daunting for me!
The combination of Donna’s written instructions and especially the comprehensive video tutorial made the process very enjoyable and the links to sections of the video meant it was easy to pick up in bite size chunks. My machine didn’t accept the shirring bobbin at the first few attempts but Donna’s video advice to search for a machine-related guide for this soon meant I had successfully worked out what I needed to do and, for a first attempt at shirring, I am very pleased!
The blouse is beautiful and so comfy to wear – like a cloud! The darted and generous sleeves make the raglan a flattering fit and the V neck is a beautiful fit. The guidance for binding a delicate fabric neckline ensure another skill learned and I am now ready to choose and sew my next Size:Me pattern! I have a couple of questions for Donna but as I am attending her French Sewing Retreat in a few weeks, I look forward to asking her there and really ensuring I consolidate my learning!
This is such a great pattern, I shortened the bodice and lengthened the legs according to the pattern’s instructions, and the fit is perfect – such a rarity! The Youtube sew-along tutorial was brilliant too. Thanks so much. I’m already planning to make another one. 🙂
This is such a great pattern, in combination with the YouTube sew long, it was super easy to follow.
I was a bit nervous about the fit adjustments suggested but I shortened the bodice and lengthened the legs according to the pattern’s instructions and the fit is absolutely perfect.
Donna was super responsive to a few email queries I had too. 10/10 recommend giving this pattern a go! 🙂
Fabulous, have to say the Size Me patterns are the best I have used.
Fabulous idea and great to help me start my design and fit journey
I am really looking forward to making up my Florence Blouse. It is cut out and ready to go. Will send photo when complete
Not a pattern this time but a couple of tickets to The Gathering in April. My daughter and I are looking forward to seeing you all there.
Fantastic pattern
Really pleased with the finish – great for the predicted hot summer in Australia. Video useful. Pattern was a download from a magazine. Like the pocket construction – very smooth finish. Used a light weight linen and high density elastic. My elastic choice was not so good on the sleeves, so I would swap that element out next time.
What a brilliant idea! Converted me to jumpsuits.