The Dress Developer

Well, this WOULD have been my contribution to #shirtwaistseptember2025 if a few things hadn't gone wrong beforehand. Now I'm too late, but I wanted to finish the dress anyway, even though it probably won't actually be worn until next year.

The dress is once again slightly vintage-inspired, with a large grown on collar and matching cuff detail on the short sleeves.

A short cardigan to go with the sports dress. I think the pattern goes perfectly with figure-hugging dresses with a swirling skirt, don't you think?

In September, I'm starting my first ZUMBA class. Of course, I need something to wear. And I haven't done anything with my sewing kits in a long time. So, here we have my sports dress. A jersey dress with a half circle skirt.

I didn't sew any pockets into it this time (I know, boo!), but they would probably just swing around wildly while dancing. If you would like pockets, you can simply add them in the pattern kit.

Over the past few years, I have cut out and glued together hundreds of printed pages. Perhaps even thousands. Over time, it became somewhat tedious, if you understand what I mean.

So, I was all ears when I heard that digital sewing patterns can also be projected directly onto the fabric using a projector. I tried it, and it actually works!

Today I have something big for you. For all those who asked me, “How much fabric do I need for pattern XY?” Here's the answer!

With the layout tool, you can arrange your pattern pieces on virtual fabric and determine how much fabric you need. In addition, the layout can be downloaded as a project folder file.

The pockets in my raincoat pattern are so nice and big, I just had to make a dress version. :D

The pockets sit in the outer front skirt panel and are sewn in so securely.

So, I asked myself: Can a jumpsuit also be suitable for the bathroom? Not everyone wants to undress completely every time, right? ;)

This is the result of my deliberations. The pants are only firmly attached to the top at the front, the back is simply wrapped and held in place with a belt. So you can use the bathroom without any problems.

This dress hugs your body but does not require a closure. The secret is an elstic panel in the back.

You've asked me to include comfort allowances in my trouser construction kit and this wish is hereby granted!

The whole thing only makes sense in combination with an elastic waistband, otherwise the pants would slip down, right? That's why you can only use the new ease and crotch ease option if you set the elastic waistband as closure. like this you can sew really comfortable pyjama bottoms, sweatpants or boxer shorts. The five different lengths are also new.

Take a look at the video, and if you have any questions, get in touch! :)

Your pattern has no sleeve or you don't like the sleeve it came with? 

Have no fear, you can create a new one! Just measure your armscye and arm and let my software do the rest, no math required.