The Dress Developer

Large Bust? Try princess lines!

Large Bust? Try princess lines!

I was recently discussing a Daisy with a large bust point in a german online community. The fit was already pretty good, but OP didn't like the large bust dart at all. Others suggestet to change the bust dart into princess lines, so I quickly put together a princess line T-Shirt pattern kit. All the basics were already there, so that went quick.

The results were convinicing. :) What do you think?

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Let's talk (and sew) underwear - with video

Let's talk (and sew) underwear - with video

Sewing underwear must not be boring. You decide how plain or fancy your underwear should be!

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The best raincoat! New pattern and video

The best raincoat! New pattern and video

Here comes this years big project: an elegant swinging (rain)coat! No more wet skirt hems!

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A dress for fall and #shirtwaistseptember

A dress for fall and #shirtwaistseptember

This is my entry for #shirtwaistseptember!

Just look at all these lovely dresses! #shirtwaistseptember on YouTube #shirtwaistseptember on Instagram

And what do you think of my Design? :)

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HOW and WHY I create my free dynamic sewing patterns

HOW and WHY I create my free dynamic sewing patterns

Let's chat about my journey to become a sewist and pattern creator. I will also show you how my pattern software looks under the surface. This is not a tutorial, just a "Look, that's how I do it".

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A beginner's wardrobe part 8 - A super simple Tank Top - with Video

A beginner's wardrobe part 8 - A super simple Tank Top - with Video

This pattern is so easy that it makes a perfect addition to my sewing for beginners series!

As always: simple tools, simple techniques, no serger!

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Instruction video for Coulottes Amaryllis

Instruction video for Coulottes Amaryllis

It was high time for me to make an instruction video for this pattern. :)

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A handbag full of pockets - with video

A handbag full of pockets - with video

Bags were my first sewing love. It was high time for a new handbag! This one is big enough for my laptop and comes with two zippers and a lot of additional pockets.

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This pattern was a challenge! - with Video

This pattern was a challenge! - with Video

I admit, I was very close to throwing this pattern into the bin more than once. ^_^° The shoulders were a bit tricky, but I think I found a good solution. 

Here we have another vintage-inspired dress, this time with gatheres at the shoulders and paneled skirt.

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A simple bolero - with Video

A simple bolero - with Video

Summer doesn't really want to get going yet. I can now add a little extra warmth to my latest summer dress with a bolero. The remaining fabric was just enough for that.

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