#memademay, #tmashawlcollardress @themakersatalier, #merchantandmillsfabric #sewover50 #sewover60

I’ve made a black dress and - seriously - it’s possibly one of my favourite makes ever!⁣ ⁣ It’s a #tmashawlcollardress from @themakersatelier which - very strangely - doesn’t have many mentions on Instagram even though it’s been around for a couple of years. ⁣ I first saw it in a post by @laglov a few weeks back and I knew straight away I had to make it.⁣ ⁣ It’s such a flattering and classy shape, with a touch of seductiveness but still super comfortable to wear.⁣ ⁣ I made two modifications to the pattern - I added 15cm to the original length (I’m 1.74m tall) and I also added 3/4 sleeves. They’re essentially two tubes cut on bias, because I wanted them to be slim but still leave some wiggle room.⁣ ⁣ It’s a simple, easy pattern with only five pieces to put together. It would have been even better if the instructions mentioned when and where you need to overlock the edges; I had to guess and my advice is to overlock everything before you start the assembling. The instructions say you need an overlocker to finish the seams - but I don’t think you do; I think the dress would look perfectly fine with just a zig-zag finish.⁣ The instructions also say you should snip the seams above and under the pockets, but I wouldn’t do it - I think it’s fine if you just steam iron it in place instead.⁣ ⁣ But overall it’s a great pattern and it deserves so much more posts and love. ⁣ ⁣ (The fabric is a beautifully textured woven cotton+silk jacquard from @ianafabrics - I used the wrong side as my right side. Swipe ▶️ for close ups of the fabric)⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ • ⁣ #shawlcollardress #blackdress #diyfashion #sewcreative #slowfashion #sewing #consciousstyle #isew #instasew #sewinglove #happysewing

The Shawl Collar Dress is super stylish with the deep pleat at the front. Variations for long sleeves or as a blouse are given on the website Journal just click on ‘Make more with this pattern’ on the pattern page #tmashawlcollardress #tmasewingpatterns #pdfsewingpattern #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion #makeyourownclothes

#memademay, #tmashawlcollardress @themakersatalier, #merchantandmillsfabric #sewover50 #sewover60

Spring is here!……Dresses to make now: From left to right….The Tie Dress, The Day Dress, The V-neck Shift Dress, The Shawl Collar Dress , The Pleat Detail Dress and The Day Dress again. All available as PDF or Printed patterns. Link in bio for more. #tmasewingpatterns #dresspatterns #indiesewingpattern #tmadaydress #tmashawlcollardress #tmapleatdetaildress #sewistofinstagram #sewersofinstagram

Spring is here!……Dresses to make now: From left to right….The Tie Dress, The Day Dress, The V-neck Shift Dress, The Shawl Collar Dress , The Pleat Detail Dress and The Day Dress again. All available as PDF or Printed patterns. Link in bio for more. #tmasewingpatterns #dresspatterns #indiesewingpattern #tmadaydress #tmashawlcollardress #tmapleatdetaildress #sewistofinstagram #sewersofinstagram

After wearing my last #themakersatelier dress non-stop, I was eager to try the Asymmetric Gather dress, and I'm happy I did! It's another effortless dress to make and wear. One of the things I liked best about the #tmashawlcollardress was that you could make adjustments to the neckline by just adjusting the central pleat to whatever depth worked for you. And the same is true for this dress. You can vary the drape and fit by adjusting the elastic that runs through the casings. I used a tencel chambray with a lot of sheen to it, and the only modification I made was to take in the side seams around the waist to give the dress a little more shaping. All in all, another win from The Maker's Atelier.  #sewcialists #sewover50 #DIYwardrobe #memade #handmadewardrobe @themakersatelier  #fabricaddict #mymakesthismonth #memadeeveryday #asymmetricgatherdress #maasymmetricgatherdress

Helped my daughter hive a swarm this morning, then went to the opening of the new School of Art Studio and Design Center at the University of Arkansas. #memademay, #closetcorepietra, #tmashawlcollardress, @themakersatalier. Made a lightweight linen shirt as a toile. Enjoyed some new construction techniques, including the sleeve gussets and collar. #sewover50

I’ve made a black dress and - seriously - it’s possibly one of my favourite makes ever!⁣ ⁣ It’s a #tmashawlcollardress from @themakersatelier which - very strangely - doesn’t have many mentions on Instagram even though it’s been around for a couple of years. ⁣ I first saw it in a post by @laglov a few weeks back and I knew straight away I had to make it.⁣ ⁣ It’s such a flattering and classy shape, with a touch of seductiveness but still super comfortable to wear.⁣ ⁣ I made two modifications to the pattern - I added 15cm to the original length (I’m 1.74m tall) and I also added 3/4 sleeves. They’re essentially two tubes cut on bias, because I wanted them to be slim but still leave some wiggle room.⁣ ⁣ It’s a simple, easy pattern with only five pieces to put together. It would have been even better if the instructions mentioned when and where you need to overlock the edges; I had to guess and my advice is to overlock everything before you start the assembling. The instructions say you need an overlocker to finish the seams - but I don’t think you do; I think the dress would look perfectly fine with just a zig-zag finish.⁣ The instructions also say you should snip the seams above and under the pockets, but I wouldn’t do it - I think it’s fine if you just steam iron it in place instead.⁣ ⁣ But overall it’s a great pattern and it deserves so much more posts and love. ⁣ ⁣ (The fabric is a beautifully textured woven cotton+silk jacquard from @ianafabrics - I used the wrong side as my right side. Swipe ▶️ for close ups of the fabric)⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ • ⁣ #shawlcollardress #blackdress #diyfashion #sewcreative #slowfashion #sewing #consciousstyle #isew #instasew #sewinglove #happysewing

The Shawl Collar Dress is super stylish with the deep pleat at the front. Variations for long sleeves or as a blouse are given on the website Journal just click on ‘Make more with this pattern’ on the pattern page #tmashawlcollardress #tmasewingpatterns #pdfsewingpattern #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion #makeyourownclothes

When it comes to sewing patterns, I tend to be more of a follower than a leader. I pore over other people's makes before I commit and press the "add to cart" button. I couldn't find a whole lot on this pattern --- #themakersatelier #shawlcollardress. Suffice it to say, I think it deserves a whole lot more love. I made it in a salt and pepper (matches my hair!) heavy linen and I want to wear it all the time, wrinkles and all!  #sewcialists #sewover50 #DIYwardrobe #memade #handmadewardrobe @themakersatelier #linenlove #fabricaddict #mymakesthismonth #Whole30FabricChallenge #memadeeveryday #tmashawlcollardress