After a long social media hiatus (lots of life admin, end of year work craziness etc) here’s at least a #makenine2022 pledge to throw into the mix! May need to do the same for other projects too :) I am not super into making any new year resolutions as it seems mainly a set up to fail scenario, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of ambitious planning! This features: 1. The #rosecafebustierdress from @daria_patternmaking in a #lilacgingham linen cotton blend from @heysewsister.co.uk 2. The same again in a #neridahansenfabrics Sweet Jane gingham sateen from @sistermintaka 3. A hangover from 2021 in the form of a #helenawrapdress from @just_patterns in a lovely Japanese linen #hokkoh poppy print 4. The @byhandlondon #bhltamzin in an ex designer seersucker from @simplyfabricsbrixton (which I fully expect will look ghastly but oh well) 5. The @sewoveritlondon #soicharlottedress in some sort of dark red or pale yellow possibly linen, possibly something more drapey 6. The #bhlannadress in some stretchy abstract painterly viscose from @fabricsgalorelondon 7. The #soisurayajacket in some sort of dark red twill or gabardine as I am persistently behind trend and now want some sort of mac… (see also gingham) 8. Basically a copy of @kateevadesigns #riflepaperco #shelbydressandromper from @truebias in the strawberry fields rayon from @sistermintaka 9. Last but not least the #bhljenna in a blue gingham viscose from who knows where… Hopefully this will start to make some indent into the growing mountain of stash - good luck to one and all!

Photo dump of January’s and February’s makes/finished objects. 2 x TATB #sewingmarnie A true bias #shelbydressandromper An Ellie and Mac #oversizedtee One pair of #vanillasocks A petite knit #novicesweater

The reviews are in... There's something about SHELBY 💓⁠ ⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "This was such a good sew." - The Mindful Sewist⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠⭐️⁠ "The dress fit me perfectly without any adjustments." - Anna⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "The look and fit of this dress is exactly as I hoped" - Stitched by Gem⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "The Shelby dress was only the second garment I have made using a pattern." - alwar36⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "Such a versatile garment that will work year round. I'm definitely making another." - Patsy Poo⁠ ⁠ This autumn-approved dress can be styled with boots, jumpers and tights in the cooler months or with sandals, shades and a smile when the sun is shining! ⁠ ⁠ The @truebias Shelby Dress and Romper is suitable for intermediate sewers and beyond, in sizes UK 6 - 20 + 16 - 34 - read fellow maker's thoughts on the pattern by clicking this image in our bio! 🔗⁠

Made this true bias Shelby dress last year for a wedding we didn’t actually get to go to, so seemed like a shame not to get it out this year for its intended purpose! Husband has told me it’s his favourite thing I’ve ever made, and I think I have to agree! I adore the fabric, length and swish factor of this dress, it’s a viscose from @textileexpress 🤩 @truebias #shelbydress #shelbydressandromper #northernirelandsews #belfastsews #irelandsews #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #millenialsewing #memade #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #slowsewing #sewinginreallife #sustainablesewing

My dog and I like your vibe—wanna picnic with us? Alt caption: be the picnic you want to see in the world ❤️🤍🐜 It’s #memademay day one! The most fun month of the year for sewing Instagram! 🔥 My name’s Kelsy, I’ve been sewing since 2018, and I did NOT make this dress! @threadg0blin did and when she gad a closet sale, I moved fast! (Swipe to see her original!) Her handiwork is so fun—your eyes do not deceive you, she handstitched beaded ants all over & made this cute apple broach! 😍 Pattern is the #shelbydressandromper by @truebias. Lindsay originally made this as a romper but I turned it into a dress for more wearability in my wardrobe. I don’t really have goals for this year’s Me Made May—just to have fun? Experiment with styling, not just wearing. Do more interesting photo shoots for my outfits…okay, maybe I do have a few goals. lol I won’t be posting grid posts daily, but will try to stick to stories unless it’s something new. And that’s it! Bye! ✌️

I’m so excited to post this #shelbyromper . I almost chucked it in the UFO 🛸 corner because of the placket instructions. 🩻 The insides are lovely. All French seamed and the armholes are bias bound. 📏 The romper comes as a mini or midi version and the pattern pieces are different. I used the mini pattern and lengthened it 3 inches. 🎀 You are meant to tie it in the back but there is no reason you couldn’t tie in the front as one of the photos shows. 👗👖 Without the shadow provided by the afternoon sun, you can’t tell it isn’t a dress. I think it would be perfect for something like a cruise 🚢 where you would always be fighting for your modesty. I can see a long version coming soon. Thanks to Katrina @create_something_pretty I raced off to Spotlight when she showed this fabric she had purchased. I knew the colours were right up my alley. What do you know - NZ Spotlight had it in my local store. There were lots of sew alongs for the dress version but not for the more difficult romper- couldn’t find any. Pattern: Shelby romper by @truebias Fabric: rayon challis from @spotlightstores #truebias #truebiaspatterns #shelbydress #shelbydressandromper #sewover50 #sewover50january2024 #sewover60 #jumpsuitpattern #nzsews #sewingnz #memade #slowfashion #nähenmachtglücklich #coudresesvetements #isewmyownclothes #handmade #spotlightfabric #newzealandsews

Me made winter wardrobe is looking well! I’m really enjoying slowly making myself a wardrobe of clothes I love! That said, there are a few of these I literally never reach for so might have to rethink how i wear them, or find them a new home! Patterns are L-R 1. @tianasclosetsewingpatterns #veradress 2. @truebias #ogdencami 3. @tillybuttons #sewingindigo 4. @truebias #shelbydressandromper 5. @megannielsenpatterns #darlingrangesdress 6. @tillybuttons #sewingindigo 7&8. @sewliberated #hinterlanddress #northernirelandsews #belfastsews #irelandsews #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #millenialsewing #memade #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #slowsewing #sewinginreallife

What a gorgeous version of the Shelby dress sewn up by Sandeep @sandeepbeep in viscose from her shop @sistermintaka.⁠ She also added the cutest ruffle collar inspired by the Patina Blouse from @fridaypatterncompany and I think it's the perfect combo.⁠ #shelbydress #shelbyromper #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelby⁠

🌸🌼🌺 Day 4 of no jeans, 7th August. 👗 @truebias #ShelbyDressAndRomper (I was a pattern tester) in fabric from @minervadotcom (AD) made April 2023. 📸 Photo taken back in April, no time for photos yesterday! #RewearMyWardrobe #DIYOOTD #DressingForAugust #DressingForSummer

Unprepared for #memademay2025 ! ##memademay2025day1 This is what I wore after work yesterday, the dress is made in deadstock nobody's child viscose. I love it!! Perfect for warm weather but equally with tights.I made quite a few modifications to get it to fit, which I shall try to post about sometime. I made this dress for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary bash. Will try and get some better pictures of it this may! #shelbydress #shelbydressandromper #shelbydressandromperplus

For Day 8 of #12favmakes2024 I’ve decided on the @truebias #shelbydressandromper . I made the romper but I can see a jumpsuit or the dress version joining my favourite pattern list too. It is super practical in windy situations and looks like a dress. It was made from inexpensive rayon challis from @spotlightstores . #romperpattern #playsuitpattern #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #sewingnewzealand #coudrecoudre #indiepatternsewing #isew #nähen #spotlightfabric

I feel so 90s in this dress! This is a full length @truebias #shelbydressandromper dress made with deadstock viscose from @fabricgodmother . I finished this a couple of weeks ago and have been getting loads of use from it. I love pairing with my #DMs and 18 Yr old leather jacket 🤩 👢 I had to adjust slightly around the bust to account for my tiny chest but with so many seams this was fairly easy. #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #sewist

Finished the dress with shell buttons. Fabric is #handdyed (using avocado pits) and #handprinted rayon from @dharmatradingco using a #linocut and #rubberstamps, pattern is @truebias #shelbydressandromper altered with a lace-down back #fishpattern is my design. #wearableart #textiledesign #textileprint #blockprint #reliefprint #printmaking #tessellation #tessellatingpattern #fabricdesign #fabricprinting #memademay #sewingproject #sewing #handmade #dressmaking

Is it Shelby season yet? I usually make at least one Shelby every spring and I will definitely be making another one this year. I love the soft lines and romantic feel of this dress. It also comes with romper options and two different sleeve lengths depending on your preference.⁠ #shelbydress #shelbyromper #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelby

Delighted to share a remarkable transformation story by the talented @helen_sew_evans, featuring our luscious viscose dress fabric and the chic #shelbydress pattern from @truebias. A couple of years back, Helen crafted a stunning dress that, despite its beauty, felt a bit too spacious for her liking. Fast forward to the present, and with a new year's motivation, Helen revisited this creation. After spending some dedicated time adjusting it by taking in all six seams, about 3 inches in total, she’s breathed new life into her dress, turning it from a 'bit of a tent' into a perfectly fitting masterpiece. 🪡✨ Helen's journey reminds us that sometimes, those projects we put off can turn into our most cherished pieces. It wasn’t just about making it fit; it was about transforming it into something she truly loves wearing. Thank you Helen for sharing your work with us! #weloveourclients #shelbydressandromper #truebias #SewingTransformation #FabricLove #SewingCommunity #fabricaddict #sewingaddict #sewersgonnasew #customerspotlight #fashionfabric

Finished this @truebias Shelby Romper in July, snapped these few photos in August, and finally posting photos of it on November 1st because the last few months absolutely kicked my butt. But, hey, here it is. Fabric is from @suppose_co 💕 #truebias #truebiasshelby #shelbydressandromper #isew #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #stillsewing

🌤️🩵🕶️❣️ Day 16 of no jeans, 19th August. Back on track. I managed to squeeze in a quick bit of sewing during morning nap time and took in this dress by 4 inches. Will definitely size down on the next one. 👗 @truebias #ShelbyDressAndRomper made July 2023. (I was originally a pattern tester) #SummerSewing #PinkAndRed

Breaking up a grid full of me with other sewists 🪡 So lovely to finally meet @what_beth_made in person! We’ve been Instagram friends for a while now so when she said she was headed to Cardiff it was the perfect chance to catch up in person 🥂 Outfits are both of course me made💅🏻 Mine is a @truebias Shelby with viscose from @walthamstowfabrics (full post to follow as I made quite a few mods!) Beth’s dress is the @vikisews Nola in a gorgeous retro @ladymcelroyfabrics cotton lawn - obsessed! #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #sewingfriends #sewing #sewist #truebias #shelbydress #shelbydressandromper #vikisews_nola #vikisews #sewists #sewistsofig

Decided to dress up a bit to celebrate my niece’s fifth birthday, and pulled out my old #shelbydress from @truebias for the occasion! It’s impossible to not twirl around in this dress. I love the 90’s vibes of the pattern, and the fabric is so drapey and twirly. I don’t do a lot of sewing with rayon, but it was a good fit for this pattern. #shelbydressandromper #memademay #memademay2025 #mmmay2025 #memademayfat #mmmayfat #sewing #sewqueer #fatsewingclub #sewersgonnasew #sewcialists #memadewardrobe #handmadewardobe #imademyclothes #memadeeveryday #sewsewsew

🌹A dress for my mom 🥀 About this dress: Last summer I wanted to try ecoprinting for the first time. I originally wanted to print this fabric with roses, but the natural dye didn't take well to the cotton I chose. (This is a beautiful thrifted cotton sheet.) In some areas you can still see some faint rose leaves. But on top of the faint rose leaf prints, I decided to hammer print some sage leaves in order to achieve a bolder design. I set the sage prints with an iron bath. The fabric pieces had been sitting around waiting to be sewn up until a few days ago. I was surprised by how quickly this dress came together, given that most of my recent projects have taken a very long time! The pattern was super easy and quick to sew. I have included a few photos of the inside of the dress because I like how neat it turned out. While trimming the sleeve seam allowance, I accidentally snipped a v-shaped cut into the sleeve, so I had to patch it. There is an extra button sewn onto the inside side seam allowance. I did French seams by machine for all the princess seams, with the hemming done by hand for inconspicuous stitching. Main construction was extremely fast; finishing did take quite a while but was worth it. In the future I would like to try to print some fabric that would turn out more akin to my original intention with this project. I would choose probably wool or maybe silk, since the reason this cotton didn't respond well to the dye is that it's a cellulose fiber rather than an animal one. I would try layering a lot of rose foliage and maybe other plant matter under a - perhaps madder - dye blanket to dye the background around the flowers and leaves. If I made the same dress with it I'd try adding the cool lace-up detail at the back that I've seen some people do with this pattern. Pattern by @truebias #shelbydressandromper #shelbydress #sewing #selfmadewardrobe #sustainablefashion #sustainability #ecoprint #slowfashion #90sdress #90steacherdress #90sfloraldress

Isn't this a lovely pink Shelby dress sewn up by Meg ( @megmadesewing )?⁠ ⁠ The Shelby is a super versatile pattern. It can be sewn up long or short, short sleeved or cap sleeved, and as a dress or jumpsuit. I wear mine just as much in the colder months I do in the warmer ones as it looks great paired with tights, boots, and a jacket.⁠ #shelbydressandromper⁠ ⁠ The Shelby is part of sale going on now. Check out our shop for more details.

I finally finished my #shelbydress 😍 This has taken me several weeks, which has completely thrown off my plans to finish something every week this summer, BUT - I'm really happy I took my time with it. I think it's some of the best, most careful sewing I've ever done. That being said, I'm not 100% satisfied with the fit. I made a straight size 14 and I think it needs to be taken in, or maybe even a bust or neckline adjustment. I made a muslin from a relatively drapey bedsheet, but it wasn't quite similar enough to get an accurate gauge of the fit. Oh well! It's still a pretty red dress in a style that I love ☺️ Pattern: Shelby dress and romper by @truebias Fabric: secondhand rayon crepe #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydressandromper #summersewing #sundress #slowfashion

Details of the @truebias #shelbydressandromper Made out of a medium weight cotton so it has more structure to it which I don't mind, I think it adds to the flare of the shorts of the romper It's kind of giving Kit Kitteridge and it's so cute for summer and I can't wait to wear it! #truebias #truebiaspatterns #shelbydressandromper #sewing #sewistsofinstagram

@truebias #ShelbyDressAndRomper número tres. This was a remnant from @lafinchfabrics_new that was the perfect yardage and too good to pass up. The full length view is just as good as the mini length, and I could probably make like ten of these. #sewing #TrueBiasPatterns #ShelbyDress #TrueBiasShelby Image description: a white woman with short brown hair stands in a window filled stairwell wearing an olive green and coral floral print dress. The dress is ankle length, with v-neckline, front button closure and short sleeves. The skirt is open from just above the knee to hem.

I made this dress a couple of years ago but having seen a photo of myself in it, I realised it’s a bit of a tent on me! It’s been sitting on my ironing board for about 9 months waiting for an adjustment! So, to start the year, I’ve spent some time taking it in at all 6 seams (I think I took out about 3 inches in the end!) and now it fits much better - it really didn’t take very long to do, just one of those endless jobs that just doesn’t feel that exciting 😂 - I’m pleased with the result though and now have something more wearable! Pattern: #shelbydress from @truebias Fabric: Viscose from @croftmillfabric #shelbydressandromper #truebias #memade #memadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadeclothing #madebyme #fabricaddict #sewingaddict #sewersgonnasew #lovetosew #sewover40 #sewingforsummer

Sometimes if you wear a dress all day it gets wrinkly!!    I received this fabric as a gift many years ago and could never figure out how best to use it until I saw the Shelby dress. The pattern has a super fun shape and I like the use of ties in the back for easy shaping without being too constricting.    Speaking of constricting though, my goodness are these the worst sleeves I've ever sewn. I did not heed the warnings of all others who made this, thinking that my arms and shoulders aren't something I usually have to adjust for. What hubris!! The dress is almost unwearable as drafted. I can't raise my arms, pick things up, or generally use my arms in this. I luckily have just enough fabric to cut new sleeves, but that's a task for another day. The pattern company knows this is an issue: they fixed the issue in sizes 14-32. I don't know why they haven't changed the 0-18 pattern but I'm pretty unimpressed with this part of the pattern.    I made a straight size 4, which calls for 2.5 yards. I lengthened the pattern 7cm and was still able to cut it out of only 2 1/8 yards.    The fabric was a difficult colour to match so I ended up using some translucent yellow flower buttons to go with the 90s theme of the dress.    All in all its a very straightforward pattern but the sleeve issue really grinds my gears.    #shelbydress #truebiasshelby #sewingwithrayon #rayondress #handmade #sewing #memadeeveryday #sewistsofinstagram #shelbydressandromper

Shelby Attempt Two 🧡 A few months ago I made my first @truebias Shelby dress and while I loved the style of the pattern, I just felt the fit wasn’t quite right. Mainly the armholes were too high (I lowered the armsyce of my last dress by 1”) and the back felt like it was pulling when I moved my arms - not ideal! To be honest, it had really put me off making another one as I wasn’t sure I could be bothered to fix the fit issues - I’ve never had to do a broad back adjustment before because I (don’t think) I have a broad back - I’ve certainly never had this issue with any other pattern. However, I decided it was time and (reluctantly) looked online for how to adjust a princess seamed back pattern piece and added 1/4” to the 2 back pieces where it was previously tight. I also dropped the armsyce by 1” as per my last version and adjusted the sleeve for this too. Finally, I opted to double the number of buttons (in for a penny in for a pound on the mods at this point!) and this is the finished result: The fit is SO much better than my first attempt - the back doesn’t pull at all 🙌🏻 Size wise, I worked off what was size 2 (My measurements: B 34” W 28” H 40”) and the fabric is a gorgeous orange viscose from my new fave @walthamstowfabrics - definitely check them out as they’re basically 🌈but half the price and much faster postage! I managed to squeeze this out of 2m x 140cm (Pattern tetris pro at work👷🏼‍♀️) though if this pattern wasn’t as forgiving I definitely couldn’t have gotten away with less than 3m - I did also have to shorten the length 5” to squeeze it in but I’m not mad about the midi length ☺️ Also, please excuse my precarious balancing on a deck board - garden is very much a work in progress but fresh hair was a great reason to get outfit pics!😆 #sewing #truebias #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #shelbydressandromper #walthamstowfabrics #autumndress #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #patternadjustments #sewsewsew #sewinglove #sewist #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #fabric #autumnsewist

Early finish day from work and wearing this ##shelbydressandromper to work on some new yanta dungarees #memademay2025day21 #memademay2025

Oh my giddy Aunt. I love this so much. I feel as though it really suits my shape. I want to wear it forever and ever. I'm going to make 1000. I'm living my best nostalgic 90s life in this dress. Bring on the Heather Shimmer!! #shelbydressandromper @rainbowfabrickilburn #sewingiscool #sewover40 @truebias

Hello Summer... Steph has made a Stunning Shelby Romper Dress using the most beautiful Cotton Satin Fabric. @stephsewsmoore Lets hear from Steph on this sewing make. ✨Brand Ambassador Post ✨ Absolutely thrilled to be working with Lianne at @koalakreations and for my first make wanted something I knew I’d wear loads this summer I’ve never really been a girl for wearing pink, but this gorgeous fabric caught my eye for a hot weather make. If it happens to match peonies, well now that is a happy coincidence! Fabric - Resonate Neon Pink cotton satin by Nerida Hansen Pattern - @truebias #shelbyromper (with pockets, of course!) Purchase this fabric and sewing pattern in store today and online at koala kreations link in profile. . . #sewsewsew #dressforspring #dressmaker #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelby #summersewing #summer #ithaspockets

🌻A moment for Shelby 🌻 Love this pattern for the diversity it offers. Three totally different dresses, one pattern. The long version I’ve made for mum for work, she was eyeing up mine! Particularly love how quickly it comes together, and how surprisingly easy to fit it is. It’s so great to have rompers that fit properly - another item of clothing high street brands always make for the average 5ft 5in shopper! @truebias - great in any fabric with a bit of drape, viscose, Lyocell, cotton satin etc #shelbydressandromper #shelbyromper #shelbydress #imakemyownclothes #ithaspockets #imadethis #makersofig #maker

Summer is well and truly on the way, so a Shelby romper had to be made ✨Brand Ambassador Post ✨ Absolutely thrilled to be working with Lianne at @koalakreations and for my first make wanted something I knew I’d wear loads this summer I’ve never really been a girl for wearing pink, but this gorgeous fabric caught my eye for a hot weather make. If it happens to match peonies, well now that is a happy coincidence! Fabric - Resonate Neon Pink cotton satin by Nerida Hansen from Koala Kreations (available online at www.Koala Kreations.co.uk or in store at Chipping Sodbury) Pattern - @truebias #shelbyromper (with pockets, of course!) (Full Disclaimer - this fabric was given for free by Koala Kreations to make something of my choosing, for sharing on social media and in Koala Kreations store) #sewsewsew #dressforspring #dressmaker #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelby #summersewing #summer #ithaspockets

@truebias #ShelbyDressAndRomper in cherry print rayon challis - this was from the Gertie line for JoAnn in like 2017 or 2018 I think. I didn’t have enough of any buttons to match, so wound up going with mismatched *coordinating* buttons, and they’re cute. I love this pattern. This is a straight size 10, with 1/2” added to the sleeves for more bicep ease, and the lace back alteration I did on the red plaid one. #TrueBiasPatterns #TrueBiasShelby #Sewing #ShelbyDress Image description: a white woman with short brown hair standing in a stairwell landing full of windows and fuzzy morning light. She’s wearing an aqua cherry print mini dress with princess seams and front button closure, v-neckline, short sleeves and back waist lacing detail.

Oooh I’m so excited! After feeling a bit overwhelmed with my pattern and fabric stash my sew-jo had ebbed somewhat, so I decided to shop my stash and try to do a #makenine2024 to get inspired again. Can’t wait to get cracking! Super chuffed I’m using so much of my #secondhand stash too ♻️ BUT what it has highlighted to me is, whilst part of my reason for shopping second hand is to be more sustainable and not over consume, I have definitely built a bigger fabric and pattern stash than I realistically need. I had a big destash earlier in the year and now everything left is stuff I have a plan in mind to make….but will I REALLY get around to it/need all those garments? 🤔 Definitely something to keep pondering on but in the mean time i’ve decided I’ll be adding no further fabric or patterns to my stash in 2024, no matter how much of a bargain it is (please send me your ‘stay strong Vicki’ vibes) My make 9 2024: 1) PJs from GBSB book (bought in the charity shop for 50p), in green viscose from charity swap table of @tynevalleycommunitysewcial 2) @fridaypatterncompany #ilfordjacket - I’m making the longer version in gold and white cotton gauze bought at the charity shop for £2 as a beach cover up 3) @tillybuttons #sewinglyra in a William Morris viscose from a charity swap table at my sewing class. 4) @fridaypatterncompany #heatherblazer in green velvet remnant bought at #tynemouthmarket 5) @namedclothing #ilmasmockdress in this viscose crepe I bought in a facebook destash about 3 years ago . 6) @theavidseamstress #citytrousers in black twill from a facebook destash about 2 years ago 7) @truebias #shelbydressandromper in this gorgeous cotton linen gifted by my french relatives 8) @tianasclosetsewingpatterns #violetpinafore - this is a free pattern which i’ll make in some lovely jersey backed faux leather, another charity shop bargain! 9) @stylearc #dottyblouse in pink viscose crepe bought on a facebook destash page #sustainablesewing #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #thrifted #charityshoppingaddict #charityshopfinds #sewingonabudget #sewingover40 #midsizesewing #fabricstashdown24 #makenine2024 #sewistsofinstagram

So I’d said I bought this rayon challis two years ago, but looking back at things I realized I’ve actually had this project waiting for THREE years, which is still better than the five it took me to finish that Ninja Turtle western shirt for my kids, so I’d say I’m doing pretty okay. Anyway, obviously this is the @truebias #ShelbyDressAndRomper in the mini dress view with cap sleeves, and the lace back alteration instead of the drafted ties. I’m currently a 39/39.5” bust, 30.5” waist, and 40” hip, and I cut the straight size 10 because I didn’t want tons of ease. The only alteration I ended up having to make was stitching the seam on the sleeves at 1/4” narrower to give myself comfortable ease in the sleeve. I would in future cut the armscye 1/2” higher because it sits slightly lower than is preferable for me, but other than that I’m super happy with the fit straight from the envelope (For length reference I’m just under 5’5”). I also doubled the buttons because with the decreased wearing ease and button positioning I was getting gaping. These were in my stash and I think the size works really nicely with 11 rather than the 5 indicated in the pattern. I went for a reasonable level of plaid matching in proportion to time and energy available, and I’m super happy with the extent to which the red and black/green stripes maintain continuity. It’s not perfect, but it’s better than RTW and I was ok with not perfect for the number of seams in this dress. 36 year old me is super happy with it, and 10 year old me is in looooooove. And I wish 16 year old me had kept the Mary Jane Docs I had in high school 😂 I want like four more of these, and I really want to do the maxi length version, too, although maybe not ever in plaid again haha #Sewing #HandmadeWardrobe #TrueBiasPatterns #ShelbyDress #FallSewing #TrueBias Image description: A white woman standing in a stairwell, right hand on the banister, and turned 3/4 away from the camera. She’s looking back over her right shoulder, wearing a navy felt beret and a red, black, green, blue and yellow plaid rayon challis mini dress with cap sleeves and back waist lacing detail.

Ventured across the border and finally met up with @thatssew90s ❤️ Naturally we were both modelling me mades👗 I wore my second @vikisews Nola dress in a @ladymcelroyfabrics cotton lawn (I’ve got some full length photos of this which I’ll post at some point) and Fiona wore her Shelby dress in this gorgeous viscose from @walthamstowfabrics (she’s done a full post detailing the modifications she made!) Cannot wait to catch up again soon 🥂❤️🪡 #SewSewSew #Sewing #MeMade #VikiSews #VikiSews_Nola #NolaDress #TrueBias #ShelbyDress #ShelbyDressandRomper #Sewists #Dressmaking #LadyMcElory #CottonLawn #WalthamstowFabrics

#memademay2023 Day 3: It’s The #shelbydress by @truebias! Not to brag but this fabric + pattern combo is a match made in heaven. I would 100% buy this at a store. Size: I graded from a 10 above the waist to a 12 below, and the fit through the body was perfect right out of the envelope. Sleeves were trickier (see below). Fabric: rayon challis by @cottonandsteel Mods: I added 1” of length to the skirt (I’m 5’3”) and removed 1” of width at each shoulder seam (a common adjustment for me). That created a bigger armscye, so I used a size 18 sleeve piece as a base to re-draft from. (Closeup is in the final slide.) HOWEVER. I did originally baste on the size 10 sleeves (prior to taking the width from the shoulders) and they were waaaay too small and restrictive! I’ve never had to do a full bicep adjustment in any other pattern, but I would have here if I didn’t already need to redraft the sleeves for other reasons. I read several reviews from other people who had major sleeve trouble with this garment as well. So, be aware of that and maybe cut your sleeves out of muslin at first, if you’re not making a full muslin! Speaking of fabric… the pattern called for 3.5yds of 44” fabric. I got this dress out of about 2.75yds, including the facings and cutting the sleeves twice. Hooray for not using as much material! #hartstitch #seattlesews #mmm2023 #memademay #sewing #sewist #imakemyownclothes #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelby #truebias #memadewardrobe #millennialsewing

After a few fit adjustments on this 2nd version, I think I have myself a TNT @truebias #shelbydress 😀 This lovely @ladymcelroyfabrics moth print viscose is beautifully named 'Moonlight in Madagascar'. I think I like the name as much as the fabric! #ladymcelroy #loveladymcelroy #shelbydressandromper #truebias #truebiasshelbydress #sew #sewist #seweveryday #sewing #handmadewardrobe #handmade #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #diyfashion #memadewardrobe #isew #sewingpattern #instasew #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #memadeeveryday #waketomake #sewingproject #sewingaddict #viscose #sewingviscose #sewingshelby #moonlightinmadagascar

The #truebiasshelbydress has quickly become one of my favorite dresses to wear. Just had to make another one so I don’t wear out my first one 😉 This one is a copycat of a ready to wear dress I saw in a shop last summer and still hadn’t gotten out of my head. That’s how you know you have to make one right? Pattern: @truebias Fabric: @selfmade_com #visytokiga #truebias #sysysy #homemade #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelbydress #sewcialist #stoffstil #stoffogstil #sewinglife #lovesewing #stoffstildiy #isewlation #swedensews #memadewardrobe #imadethis #stoffochstil #truebiaspatterns #shelbydress

Another @truebias shelby romper - got the fit wrong again but it’s still lovely and wearable! #truebiasshelbyromper #shelbydressandromper

I feel like I’m going to be taping, tracing and cutting patterns forever! 😅 Oh well, I’ve got a pretty exciting pattern line up including the @twigandtale #ttdriftwoodblouse, the #truebiasquinn, #truebiasshelby and the #pelyricalshirt. Look forward to my post in 3 months for when I’ve finished 😆. #sewersgonnasew #paperpatterns #pdfpatterns #thisisgoingtotakeforever

Hello from a person that doesn’t like jumpsuits. Up until now! This #truebiasshelby jumpsuit caught my attention with its front button closure (for obvious convenience reasons), princess seams that are easy to the eye yet so body shaping and it’s A-line silhouette which is a bit more sophisticated than a bog standard jumpsuit. And here I am - a jumpsuit convert!🤘 🧵 pattern True Bias Shelby #truebiasshelby by @truebias 🧵 size 6, long romper view 🧵mods: added pockets. Lower neckline by 1”. Added 10cm to the leg length. No sleeves, finished off with bias binding (probably need taking in by 1” or 2”) and longer tie straps as I want to wrap it around my waist. 🧵 fabric is soft stone washed linen from my stash (old haul from Latvia, from a shop that was closing down. It’s grown & produced in neighbouring Lithuania - one of the best quality with strong production heritage) 🧵 instructions were fantastic. Clear text and pictures. And lots of ironing! 😆👍 I imagine this jumpsuit would look incredible in some sort of viscose - with good drape and a bit less ironing needed after a wash. I’ll be trying other views of this pattern! 👍 #truebiasshelbyromper #truebiasshelbydressandromper #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #sewing #sewingproject #sewingwithlinen #summersewing #sewingmyclothes #sewingmystashoff #summervibes☀️ #truebiaspatterns #sewingjumpsuits #jumpsuitpattern #romper

This week of #memademay, I have been focusing on wearing my favorite rompers and overalls. I quickly realized this is a hole in my wardrobe that finally pushed me to sewing up the #shelbyjumpsuit from @truebias. • I made a size 0 and shortened the torso 1 1/2”. My next version, I will also take 3/4-1” out of the bust to make these princess seams fit my small chested self a bit better. I’m a BIG fan of the princess seams and love the flowy legs of this linen romper. Cody told me that it’s a great make “because it looks like you’re wearing a dress but it’s actually a jumpsuit.” • I was able to strategically squeeze this out of 1 1/2yd of this Washed Linen in Sangria from @saltlakesewciety. It isn’t a color I would normally reach for, which adds to the fun of this summery romper. • I will share a roundup of my favorite rompers soon, so check back for more jumpsuit inspo! • Pattern: #truebiasshelby @truebias size 0 (-1 1/2” length) Fabric: Washed Linen in Sangria from @saltlakesewciety Boots: @ariatinternational • #memademay2025 #sewist #linenromper #linenclothes #isewmyownclothes #memadeeveryday #indiesewing #indiesewingpatterns #truebias

Day 4–Me Made May. Fourteen years, people. Fourteen years! Not sure how that happened, nobody expected it. But today I’m 14 years ovarian cancer free. Wearing my True Bias Shelby dress, made from a Think Pink box viscose fabric. This is one of my fav patterns, I always do the lace up hack from the True Bias blog. Other changes I made to this version was I made a kind of lantern sleeve—lengthened the sleeve piece to the elbow, then gathered and attached a wide straight rectangle and gathered the other end into a small cuff. And, how about the shoe match today with my Fluevog Malala’s. Couldn’t leave the knitters out so here’s a shot of my everyday Faroese shawl (a Marilyn Von Keppel design) that I put over my shoulders on the way to church as it was still quite chilly first thing this morning. #memademay2025 #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #thinkpinkmakes

New dress to wear on vacation!! I’ve been wanting to make a princess seamed dress for a while, and an upcoming vacation seamed to be the perfect excuse to get down to it. After rummaging around I decided to go with the Shelby dress from True Bias. I didn’t have to mess around with the pattern much - lowered back neck, forward shoulder adjustment, 3” shortened at the line, and going out a few sizes from bust downwards. I pulled up the bgps and made a thigh length toile as well - it confirmed all my changes nicely and no further changes were needed. In the spirit of my holiday destination - Southeast Asia -I decided to bravely cut into the wild jungle print slub cotton I’d been hoarding in my stash for just such a moment. The directional print meant I had to be creative with my cutting and flexible about pattern matching, but I did manage to eke it out with 3metres, including sleeves gathering at a cuff. The loosely woven slub needed some serious seam finishing, so another tug at the bgps to try out bias binding them for the first time ever. I used some delightful printed cambric (which I also used for the facings) and was very pleased with the result Cloth covered buttons with a third printed fabric finished it all off. #sewing #sewersofinstagram #isew #truebias #truebiasshelby #memade #memadeclothes #dress #princess #cotton #buttons #boundseams #jacksewingmachine #ilovecolor #handmade #widn #nofilter

For Day 8 of #12favmakes2024 I’ve decided on the @truebias #shelbydressandromper . I made the romper but I can see a jumpsuit or the dress version joining my favourite pattern list too. It is super practical in windy situations and looks like a dress. It was made from inexpensive rayon challis from @spotlightstores . #romperpattern #playsuitpattern #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #sewingnewzealand #coudrecoudre #indiepatternsewing #isew #nähen #spotlightfabric

That feeling when you perfect the fit of your new favourite pattern 🤩🤩 This is my second attempt at the True Bias Shelby dress and it fits beautifully. I made the largest size 18, and then refined the curve of the princess seams based on my first version (just by using my french curve to take a slither off where needed). I also raised the curve of the hip line up because I’m short waisted and wanted the flair of the skirt to start higher up accordingly. This pattern is a good example of why checking the finished garment measurements are so important. Technically I don’t fit into this pattern’s measurements, but there is enough ease in the style that it still fits me, and by adding the right shaping I’ve ended up with a pattern I will make and wear time and time again!! 🤩🤩 I love how the flare of this dress is created by beautiful full length princess seams. It adds such a pretty shape, and can be further cinched in with the ties at the back. I saw a hack on Instagram of a laced back, which I’d love to try on my next version 🤔 🤔 Viscose is the perfect fabric for this pattern, with its fluid drape and swish. This new Minerva Exclusive EcoVero viscose has a more matt texture than some of the slippier silky viscoses, making it that little bit easier to sew with, and ideal for my favourite French seams, but still with the stunning movement and softness you expect from viscose 🥰🥰 This is the capped sleeved version, but I hacked the length to be in between the long and the short lengths, so it hits just over the knee, which is my personal preference for day dresses 👗 👗 Have you made this pattern before? What modifications did you make? #MinervaBrandAmbassador #MinervaMakers #MinervaMakes #curvysewist #curvysewing #memade #memadewardrobe #sewingforyourshape #honestsewing #sewinginspiration #dressmaking #inspiration #sewing #sewist #sew #sewingproject #TrueBias #TrueBiasShelby #MinervaExclusive #MinervaExclusiveFabric #MinervaExclusiveFabrics #sewviscose #viscose #sewmysize #measurementsmovement #b47w42h55

My new favorite dress pattern, the True Bias Shelby out of viscose fabric from Think Pink Box 29. I lengthened it 5” to knee length and did the lace up back hack from the True Bias blog. Because this was such a light summery fabric I bias bound the armholes instead of adding the sleeves. Such an easy dress to wear. #truebiasshelby #thinkpinkmakes #thinkpinkbox #beyondthepinkdoor #sewover50

✨LEOPARD SHELBY DRESS ✨ Spent today swishing around the Netherlands in my @truebias #shelbydress 💙 Love the length of the long version! ✂️ #truebiasshelby #truebiaspatterns #sewing #memade #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #leedssews #yorkshiresews #sewemiesew

My @truebias Shelby Romper 🧡 I made a size 8. The pattern is drafted for a C cup, so the fit is just right for me, also thanks to the waist ties at the back that cinch in the waist. I decided to lengthen the bodice by 2 cm and the legs by 5 cm, as I am 172 cm tall and the pattern is drafted for a height of 165 cm. In the end, the bodice was too long and I had to take the shoulder seams in by 2 cm to lift it and recut the armscye 🤦‍♀️ I had read reviews saying that the sleeves restricted movement, so I made fluttersleevese from the start to avoid that possibility! The fabric is viscose poplin with lovely drape from @chamdorfaktrysales . . Shoes are #memade @kaeco_shoes . #shelbyromper #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #truebiasshelbyromper #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #southafricansewist

Forgot to show off my @truebias Shelby Playsuit. #truebiasshelby I made a version ages ago but in the dress style and it came out way too big. So this time I sized down and it’s perfect. I made the size 10 in this viscose challis I got from @rainbowfabrickilburn I love that’s it’s a playsuit but still looks like a dress. This is the outfit I am wearing for the hen due. We need to wear something black. It’s an all day/eveningg advent so needed to be comfy and it’s Going to be hot. 😍👌

I wore a lot of black this week apparently 1: #heroinejeans 2: #zadiejumpsuit 3: #stylearcbarbpants 4: #sewinglyra 5: #truebiasshelby 6: #cambersettop

Here she is! My new favourite make ✨✨✨ This is the Shelby dress from @truebias, giving 90s vibes. It's princess-seamed, so gives a really lovely shape. The fabric is a Dobby which you can just see and the beautiful heart buttons are @pigeonwishes.shops. My sister took this snap in Liberty when no one was around. I'm sure the lighting makes me look more tired, but I also was tired 😴😂 Also the look is complete with my amazing Liberty print trainers. This is such a lovely make and I will definitely be managing it again ❤️ #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #sewhayleyjanemakes #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #imadethis

Here's my #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby dress in a lovely viscose from @bm_fabrics in Leeds This is my first version and I love it so much! Very nice spring pattern! #sewersgonnasew #sewersgottasew #sewistsofinstagram #sewerofinstagram #sewover40 #handmadeuk #imadethis #imakethings #slowfashion #sewist

Here’s my #MakeNine2025 - a mixture of practical and fun, sewing and knitting projects. I’m excited to get started on them! Top row L-R #TamaramaSet by @swimstylepatterns #TrueBiasShelby by @truebias #tatjanatrousers by @just_patterns Middle Row #GlowhairFrostShawl by @westknits #ColdHeartsCowl by @boylandknitworks #StripeHypeSweater by @kutovakika Bottom Row #CleaBomber by @_beletoile_ #MadelineQuilt by @penelopehandmade #TamarackJacket by @grainlinestudio

@sew_kiran_sew is shining this Diwali with her beautiful take on the @truebias Shelby⁠ ⁠ Kiran leapt on the striking colours of our Imperial Garden Crepe Back Satin for her Diwali Jumpsuit and extended the Shelby Romper for maximum drama⁠ ⁠ Find out more about Kiran's make at Minerva. Sign up for free to share your creative makes and get involved in our global sewing community⁠ ⁠ Fabric: Minerva Exclusive Imperial Garden Crepe Back Satin⁠ Pattern: True Bias Shelby Dress & Romper⁠ ⁠ #Minerva #MinervaMakes #MinervaMakers #MakersGonnaMake #SewCreative #SewingBlogger #SewingLove #Sewing #SewCrafty #SewingForever #HandmadeFashion #HomeSewing #SewYourWardrobe #Dressmaker #TrueBias #TrueBiasShelby #CrepeBackSatin #Diwali #Diwali2024

The reviews are in... There's something about SHELBY 💓⁠ ⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "This was such a good sew." - The Mindful Sewist⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠⭐️⁠ "The dress fit me perfectly without any adjustments." - Anna⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "The look and fit of this dress is exactly as I hoped" - Stitched by Gem⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "The Shelby dress was only the second garment I have made using a pattern." - alwar36⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠ "Such a versatile garment that will work year round. I'm definitely making another." - Patsy Poo⁠ ⁠ This autumn-approved dress can be styled with boots, jumpers and tights in the cooler months or with sandals, shades and a smile when the sun is shining! ⁠ ⁠ The @truebias Shelby Dress and Romper is suitable for intermediate sewers and beyond, in sizes UK 6 - 20 + 16 - 34 - read fellow maker's thoughts on the pattern by clicking this image in our bio! 🔗⁠

#truebiasshelby in a navy viscose rayon fabric. #truebiasshelby #sewingviscose #summerdresssewing #sewsewsew #smallbusiness #sewingsmallbusiness #ilovetosew

#truebiasshelby jumpsuit in romper version. I made it, took some pictures of it and did not like what I saw so it had to go back to my sewing table. First, I made it exactly as per pattern instructions - romper with short sleeves. And then I realised I NEED pockets (also adds volume) and the sleeves were giving me an army nurse vibes so they had to go! See pictures, there is a bit of both versions for comparison. What do you think? 🧵 pattern True Bias Shelby #truebiasshelby 🧵 size 6, romper view 🧵mods: Pockets! and longer tie straps as I want to wrap it around my waist. No sleeves but finished with bias binding. 🧵 fabric is soft stone washed linen from my stash (the same old haul from Latvia) 🧵 as I said it before in my previous post, instructions are great and the pattern is drafted beautifully - it hangs really well and gives subtle feminine shaping. It’s a shame about the sleeves - I do really like sleeves but for this occasion it just didn’t work out for me. I think it would look really good with butterfly sleeves if someone can hack it. #truebiasshelby @truebias #truebiasshelbyromper #shelbyromper #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #isew #sewing #sew #sewingproject #sewingsummer #sewing2025

#ootd for yesterday Is the #truebiasshelby @truebias Went for a curry on the evening so popped some tights and boots on for the evening #truebiaspatterns #truebias #shelbydress

Me made May days 1-10 Really pleased with how I've started off. I've not got loads of me mades so I'm trying to incorporate more into my wardrobe, as well as get stuck into some simple makes and enjoy the process. In the first 10 days I have: Worn: #fearneboxtop by @cinnamondaisystudio #sewinglyra by @tillybuttons #truebiasshelby by @truebias Made: Finished the Shelby dress Completed the Sabina Skirts (still to be worn) Cut out the Susie skirt (focus for week 2) #memademay2025

How gorgeous is this new rayon? We are dreaming of floaty tops and dresses for the spring/summer season #truebiasshelby anyone? #nelsonstitchlab

S H E L B Y D R E S S 🐚 Pattern: Shelby Dress by @truebias (view B with cap sleeves) Size: 6 bodice graded to 8 at the hips Mods: Shorted bodice by ~2.5cm and shortened skirt by ~ 3.5cm Fabric: Small silhouette floral viscose from @wearethefabricstore (Easy to handle using a Microtex needle) Thoughts: Love it. It brings the 90s aesthetic I was after! I sized down from my recommended measurements of a 8 bodice to 10 hips; there’s a heap of ease in this dress, so I’d recommend going off the finished garment measurements. There’s a lot of ease in the bust and neckline area,I actually wore slip dress underneath to prevent any *exposure* 🫢 Also found button placement perfect! No gaping between buttonholes was a suprise win! Easy to sew, essentially a bunch of straight lines with a few curves around the arms and neckline. My machine even sewed every buttonhole perfectly with no issues…. I kept holding my breath but it was a legend and powered through!! 🤠 #shelbydress #truebiasshelby #truebiaspatterns #truebias #indiesewing #wearethefabricstore #viscosefabric #90spattern #vintagedresspattern #aussiesewing #easysewingpattern #summersewing

@truebias #shelbydress @lumokankaat 💚💚 . . . . . #ompelu #ompeluelämää #jagsyr #visytokiga #sewstagram #sewing #sewsewsew #itsetein #instaompelijat #handmade #sewistsofinstagram #diy #sewmywardrobe #nähen #handcrafted  #madebyme #sewingproject #sewingdress #truebias #truebiasshelby

I have decided the Shelby is my favourite dress pattern, I love the shape but the ties at the back mean it isn’t restrictive and can be adjusted as needed. Made at the latest @guthrieghani social sewing day Help from @izzosewstudio about adjusting the neckline at her latest retreat Pattern- True Bias Shelby dress (with adjusted neckline) Fabric- @guthrieghani bee happy blooms birthday print #guthrieghani #guthrieandghani #handmadewardrobe #sewingsociety #handmadetop #memadewardrobe #millennialsewing #sewist #imademyclothes #lovetosew #sheffieldsews #sewingcommunity #wearwhatyousew #sewistsofinstagram #instasew #instasewing #rachelparkerdesigns #beehappyblooms #beehappybloomsfabric #guthrieghanifabric #truebias #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #shelbydress #shelbydresshack

I’ve been meaning to try the @truebias #truebiasshelby for a long time! First challenge was to find the fabric (viscose from @javrostoffen ), I wanted a cute ditsy floral to really embrace the 90’s vibe, and then the actual cutting and sewing. I don’t love it as much as I thought I would. And I think it’s the v-neck (I find them really strange on me sometimes and also hard to fit) but also the hungry bum, haha, it’s just when you sit or walk it rides up a bit and that’s not super flattering. I also shortened the legs on this one because the original length looked really weird on me. Which means it’s quite cheeky (literally) now but I like it, and I feel my legs look super long in them! Turns out it’s the perfect outfit to get your bum tattooed in (yes you hear that right, guesses of what are welcome in the comments) #sewing #sewcialist #sewcialists #isewmyownclothes #isew #sewingmywardrobe #designyourwardrobe #sewersofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #memade #iwearwhatisew #sewmystash #imademyclothes #memadewardobe

I made a new dress💃💃! For months while I couldn’t sew I kept thinking about this project, and to make it happen I hacked the #shelbydress by @truebias. I removed the sleeves, and reduced the width at the shoulder seam and some fullness from the skirt. This cotton lawn fabric comes from my trip to Japan. It’s quite narrow, only 110 cm wide/43”, and by reducing the width of the skirt panels I was able to fit this dress in 2.7m. Total cost ~$15 including just the cost of the fabric since I already had the pattern. Buttons come from my grandmother’s old stash. #dressmaking #japan #imakemyownclothes #summerdress #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby

💚 KHAKI SHELBY DRESS 💚 I wear my other Shelby dresses loads so it was high time I made another one! ✂️ Sewing pattern: @truebias #shelbydress ✂️ Fabric: Stretch viscose linen bought from @1stforfabrics ✂️ #truebiasshelby #memade #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #leedssews #yorkshiresews #sewemiesew

For those who prefer photos over video content, here’s a quick roundup of the handmade looks I wore during #memademay2025 ✨ 1 - A hack of a long forgotten Simplicity pattern from 2015 and a pair of @chalkandnotch #cnisle jeans. 2 - A straight leg hack of the @paper_theory #zadiejumpsuit 3 - A @truebias #truebiasshelby romper 4 - A @fridaypatterncompany #wildergown 5 - Wearing a #victorytankpattern and #cnisle jeans with Gabriela of @chalkandnotch 6 - A new favorite, the @sewlikeshop #canterburypolo 7 - The @sewhouse7 #teahousedress 8 - #truebiasjesse Tee and #truebiasdani Shorts 9 - Chalk and Notch #pagehoodie and #cnreya pants 10 - A woven top from a magazine I no longer remember the name of and @goldfinchtextilestudio #jonestrousers 11 - Another Page Hoodie with Gabriela 12 - Jesse Tee again, this time worn over a #truebiaszoey 13 - #truebiasaster worn with a @sewliberated #arenitepants hack 14 - Another #zadiejumpsuit (one of my very favorite pieces) 15 - A #cnivie top and another Isle Jeans appearance 16 - LOVED this #truebiasbrynn and Zoey dress combo Things I learned this #memademay - ✨I probably (definitely) have enough clothes so I don’t feel the need to sew anything unless the mood strikes or I have a specific purpose in mind. ✨I’m desperately in need of a haircut/trim. Happening today. Yay! #memademay #memadeeveryday #sewist

Oops I didn't wear a MeMade on Saturday, not even my pyjamas, but I did wear a spring favourite today - it's the True Bias Shelby dress in a very bright red polka dot! Nice for a walk to see the ducklings and goslings #memadeeveryday #memademay2025 #memadewardrobe #truebiasshelby

It’s not a floral dress! I fell in love with this heart print rayon from @stonemountainfabric and knew it needed to be made up into a @truebias Shelby dress. And then just to be an extra nerd I made a heart shaped bag (pattern was from Etsy but I forget the name!) with some leftover pleather I had laying around ❤️❤️ #truebiasshelby #truebiaspatterns #stonemountainfabric #sewing #sewistofinstagram #sewingproject #dressmaker #bagmaker #handmade

Yet another @truebias pattern - this time it’s the Shelby! Again! But cropped to be top length instead of dress, as a transitional-weather office shirt. Isn’t that @fableism honeycomb fabric so nice? Big warning ⚠️ on this pattern - the sleeve drafting on the smaller size range is wonky. Every time I make it I use a size 18 sleeve, even though the body is a smaller size (this one is a 12), because I have no arm mobility otherwise. I suspect if you are actually a size 18 the sleeve would strangle your bicep. More details on my modifications are on my first Shelby post, earlier on the grid. That said, now that I have my alterations down, I’ve happily made this pattern at least 4 times and all versions get a lot of wear. #hartstitch #seattlesews #sewing #sewist #memade #memadewardrobe #truebiasshelby #tbshelby #truebiasshelbyhack

Shelby dress no.3 with pocket hack 👗 . I loved my first two long shelby dresses, but there one was one element missing...pockets. The princess seam dress doesn't lend itself to in-seam pockets, so I took inspiration from the Pietra Pants panelled pockets and I hacked myself some pockets. Next time, I would interface the top pocket seam so it'd be less saggy. Otherwise, I flipping nailed it and love it. The fabric wouldn't be one that I would pick and came in a subscription box. However, I really do love the blue stripes in this print. I finished this back in July but forgot to get photos when I wore it to my last in-person meeting with my former job. It's shamefully sat in my washing basket ever since. . Pattern: Shelby Dress by @truebias Fabric: Viscose jacquard from @sewhayleyjane subscription box Autumn 2023. Buttons: @pigeonwishes.shops . #shelbydress #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbyhack #shelbyhack #sewhayleyjanesubscription #memade ##IMakeMyOwnClothes ##sewist #sewistofinstagram #imadethis #memadedress #dressmaking #pockethack #closetcorepietra #patternhack #ilovepockets

Just realised I forgot to post this pic of the @truebias #truebiasshelby dress I made earlier in the summer! It was a bit of a fail as I was going to make the longer dress but omitted a pattern piece - I then ran out of fabric to rectify it 🤦‍♀️I think it turned out quite cute though. #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelbydress #sewingviscose #sewingdress #sewover50 #so50dresses

I finally finished my #shelbydress 😍 This has taken me several weeks, which has completely thrown off my plans to finish something every week this summer, BUT - I'm really happy I took my time with it. I think it's some of the best, most careful sewing I've ever done. That being said, I'm not 100% satisfied with the fit. I made a straight size 14 and I think it needs to be taken in, or maybe even a bust or neckline adjustment. I made a muslin from a relatively drapey bedsheet, but it wasn't quite similar enough to get an accurate gauge of the fit. Oh well! It's still a pretty red dress in a style that I love ☺️ Pattern: Shelby dress and romper by @truebias Fabric: secondhand rayon crepe #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydressandromper #summersewing #sundress #slowfashion

Just realised I forgot to post this pic of the @truebias #truebiasshelby dress I made earlier in the summer! It was a bit of a fail as I was going to make the longer dress but omitted a pattern piece - I then ran out of fabric to rectify it 🤦‍♀️I think it turned out quite cute though. #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelbydress #sewingviscose #sewingdress #sewover50 #so50dresses

Loved celebrating my birthday wearing a #MeMade outfit in holiday souvenir fabric ❤️ thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday 🥳 I wore my new @truebias #ShelbyDress made from this gorgeous viscose I got from @lescouponsdesaintpierre whilst in Paris the other month. I’ve made the mini version of this pattern before but this time wanted to get the most out of the fabric as possible, so went for the maxi dress version. I made the Size 0 with no adjustments - the back tie creates a really flattering silhouette 💕 highly recommend this pattern! #TrueBias #TrueBiasShelbyDress #TrueBiasShelby #lescouponsdesaintpierre #Viscose #Sewing #SewSewSew #Dressmaking #MaxiDress #SpringSewing #DIY #SewingInspo #SewingBlogger #IndiePattern #sewingproject #millenialsewing #seamstress #SewingCommunity #Birthday #Crafts

Throwback Thursday to our Easter holiday in Thailand. I’m trying to post more of the things that I make as I find it useful personally to have a record of the changes I make to patterns. I also really appreciate being able to look at other people musings on patterns I am planning to make. I made this #truebiasshelbydress last summer in a rust and white floral challis from @rainbowfabrickilburn. I’ve had great success with fabric from them and this didn’t disappoint. The lightness of the fabric made it a perfect choice for the climate and the drape worked well with the pattern. You really don’t want anything too crisp for this. I love this dress and plan to make more maybe the longer version too.

Shelby Dress no1. It was only after seeing the 6 versions made by Andie of So Andie Sews on her vlog that I decided to get on and make my own version. The pattern is reminiscent of the 'grunge-style' dresses that I loved in the 1990's. I ordered 5 metres of viscose from Rainbow Fabrics (I had misread the fabric requirements on the instructions!). Using my measurements I printed View A in 'D' cup 20-24. I graded from 20 at the shoulders to 24 at the bust, waist and hips. I shortened above waist by 2 inches and ended up with a the total back length 45 inches inclusive of seam + hem allowances. I also downloaded the puff sleeve hack. As the roses print was not one-way design I nested the pattern pieces and used only 3 metres leaving the remnant 2 metres to be made up into a blouse at a later date. I basted the main panel seams and inserted the narrow tie belt into the back panels for the first fitting. The dress was so big it was like a little girl wearing her granny's dress! The shoulders needed to be reduced by at least 1½ inches and the overall fit of the dress could easily be taken in by around 4 inches Second fitting – so much better! I stitched and overlocked the seam allowances before adding the facings. I inserted the puff sleeves, 15 inches of ¼ inch elastic tied in a knot into the casing. That allows for a snug but not too tight fit. I finished off by double turning a narrow hem. I was delighted to find I could get the dress on and off without undoing the fastenings. I stitched 9 Black buttons 2¾ inches apart through all layers. Conclusion: Although I was very disappointed at the first fitting stage this was very soon forgotten as I am now delighted with the dress. I have altered the pattern and there will be many more of this style with variations of sleeve. The only other change will be to stitch the buttons a little closer together as there is some slight gaping between buttons 2, 3 and 4. Project no 15 completed 13th March 2023. #shelbydress #truebiasshelbydress #viscoseprint #rainbowfabrics #rainbowfabricskilburn #wearabletoile #puffsleeve #sewover50 #sewover50plus #sewover50dresses #sewover70 #sewover70plus

🤍 Shelby Dress 🤍 Just back from a gorgeous holiday in Gibraltar and Spain where I wore a mostly handmade wardrobe, including my new @truebias Shelby Dress. The perfect warm weather dress in a floaty viscose from @rainbowfabrickilburn. 🖤 . . . . . #ShelbyDress #TrueBias #TrueBiasShelbyDress #RainbowFabrics #SewnShownSeated #HandmadeHoliday #HomeSewn #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #IMakeMyClothes #IndieSewing #ISewMyClothes #MakersGonnaMake #MeMade #MeMadeWardrobe #SelfSewn #Sewcialist #SewClothes #SewHappy #SewingProject #SewingSkills #Sewist #SewistsOfInstagram #SewUnique #SewYourOwn #SewYourOwnClothes #WearHandmade #CarlyCreates

I fell in love with the #truebiasshelbydress when I saw it on the Great British Sewing Bee as a cool 90s inspired tea dress. That was a few years ago, and despite owning the pattern for quite some time, I was completely terrified of it (buttonholes!!!). However, I finally plucked up the courage to make it, and I'm glad I did; although it wasn't an easy make for me. I used almost 4 metres of this lovely viscose fabric, which whilst absolutely beautiful, I found tricky to work with as it's quite slippery and seemed to grow (hemming was particularly difficult after letting it hang over night-any tips?). I sewed the smallest size, but found the pattern itself runs quite large. Next time, I would adjust the neckline to make it higher, and I would make this in a more stable fabric-perhaps a cotton or poly-cotton. I added the #normablouse sleeves, and used three rows of shirring around the sleeve opening to create a comfortable puffy sleeve. I have tied the belt at the front here, which I feel gives it a better fit for me. Overall a success, but I would like to make some improvements next time. Are you your harshest critic? Sometimes I can only focus on the improvements I want to make...x #truebias #truebiasshelbydress #normablouse #normablousehack #fibremood #truebiasshelby #shelbydress

Unfortunately I don't have the skills of @handmadephd (#fangirling) to show you pattern adjustments, but I'll take an old school approach to show you the changes I made to my #shelbydress pattern. After my first toile I immediately realised that for the first time in my life having exactly the same same measures as one of the sizes in the table doesn't mean a single thing. I mean, I knew that already, but a girl can dream, right? 😉 Unfortunately I did not take pictures of all the pattern pieces, but here you can see I shaved off almost the entire curve of the front panels for a #sba, chopped and spread all the pieces 1 cm to allow more height and less pulling in the armpits, broadened back and front side panels, and straightened the center front panel to adjust for hollow/low chest. I was hesitating to show you the sleeves as there is literally zero rhyme or reason there, just 4 iterations of toiles but here they are anyway. The sleeves were too tight and restricting, and now a little less so. Oh, and I lengthened the skirt an additional 13 cm! Picuture 1 and 3 show the pattern piece compared to their un-tortured originals. I'll show you pictures of the finished dress in a separate post, but you can find a sneak peak in the last picture! #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress

#MeMadeMay 2021: day 30 It’s so lovely and sunny and I’m inside cooking a roast. We’ve got my mother and father in law coming round soon so I’ve dug out one of my favourite summer dresses from last year This is the @truebias Shelby dress and I love the shape, the length, the swish factor and have plans to make a few more for this summer too I used a viscose fabric from @rainbowfabrickilburn bought last year and buttons from a @sewhayleyjane box The Shelby pattern is a princess-seamed dress or romper with four views. Each view features a V-shaped neckline, front button opening, and back waist tie. I’ve gone for view D with the long dress length and short sleeves The Shelby dress and Romper starts at size 0 (32” bust, 26” waist, 34” hip) and goes up to an 18 (44.5” bust, 38.5” waist, 46.5” hip). I know @truebias have started extending their size range but I couldn’t see the Shelby included in this yet Pattern: @truebias Shelby dress and romper Fabric: @rainbowfabrickilburn viscose [Image description: Liz, a white woman with red hair and glasses, is sat in a bench. She’s wearing a blue floral maxi dress that has yellow and pink flowers in it. She’s also wearing yellow jelly shoes] #TheBakerThatSews #SewingMakesMeHappy #TrueBiasShelby #TrueBiasShelbyDress #IndiePatterns #SewistsOfInstagram #SewReworn #RainbowFabricsKilburn #BrightSewing #MeMade #SummerWardrobe #SewnShownSeated

#TrueBiasShelbyDress round up - I may struggle with decision making but when I discover I like something I REALLY like it. All rayon (clearly I love a floral rayon), size 10, shorter cap sleeves except for the sleeveless one, and altered for a lace up back instead of the single waist ties. I absolutely love this pattern. It’s such a comfy dress. Probably never need to make this pattern again, but also kinda sorta really think it would be amazing in handkerchief linen…. #sewing #summersewing #truebiaspattern #truebiasshslbydressandromper #handmadewardrobe

Catching up with my makes. I’ve been trying to make one garment a month, this was April’s make, the #truebiasshelbydress in the short version, size 8. Fabric is a #blackbirdfabrics #deadstock no longer available— tbh, wish I could’ve gotten more of this, it’s the perfect summer fabric Notions from la mercerie (I had to two two different buttons that were close enough in style, black metal and black resin)

✨Merry Christmas sewing friends! ✨ I’m feeling very festive in my most recent make! I was so excited to make another #TrueBiasShelbyDress in this stunning Everyday Linen from @blackbirdfabrics in the color Brick! These beautiful tortoiseshell buttons from @pigeonwishes.shops were the perfect finishing touch! Just like my other Shelby Dress, I made a size 24 which fits perfectly and I adore the princess seams in this pattern. I also made waist tie and shirred puffy sleeves! Can’t wait to get so much wear out of the dress during the holidays 🎄

#memademay2023 Day 3: It’s The #shelbydress by @truebias! Not to brag but this fabric + pattern combo is a match made in heaven. I would 100% buy this at a store. Size: I graded from a 10 above the waist to a 12 below, and the fit through the body was perfect right out of the envelope. Sleeves were trickier (see below). Fabric: rayon challis by @cottonandsteel Mods: I added 1” of length to the skirt (I’m 5’3”) and removed 1” of width at each shoulder seam (a common adjustment for me). That created a bigger armscye, so I used a size 18 sleeve piece as a base to re-draft from. (Closeup is in the final slide.) HOWEVER. I did originally baste on the size 10 sleeves (prior to taking the width from the shoulders) and they were waaaay too small and restrictive! I’ve never had to do a full bicep adjustment in any other pattern, but I would have here if I didn’t already need to redraft the sleeves for other reasons. I read several reviews from other people who had major sleeve trouble with this garment as well. So, be aware of that and maybe cut your sleeves out of muslin at first, if you’re not making a full muslin! Speaking of fabric… the pattern called for 3.5yds of 44” fabric. I got this dress out of about 2.75yds, including the facings and cutting the sleeves twice. Hooray for not using as much material! #hartstitch #seattlesews #mmm2023 #memademay #sewing #sewist #imakemyownclothes #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelby #truebias #memadewardrobe #millennialsewing

My latest dress make ! This one was made from this beautiful #riflepapercofabric print called “Citrus Grove - Navy” gifted to me by my sister @kssmek8 ! The pattern is the @truebias Shelby Dress view A. I did add inseam pockets though because pockets are necessary! #memade #diysewing #riflepaperco #sewing #truebiasshelbydress #truebiaspatterns

A new Shelby has materialised! After tweaking the pattern for a better fit it’s now one of my favourite makes in a while @truebias #shelbydress in some @ladymcelroyfabrics #midnightmadagascar fabric i’d been ‘saving for best’ ✂️🦋 #truebias #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #ladymcelroy #ladymcelroyfabric #loveladymcelroy #sewing #sewcialists #memade #handmade #handmadewardrobe #handmadefashion #memade #sewingstuff #makeitsew #waketomake #sewsewsew #sewingtime #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #diyfashion #makersgonnamake #moths #mothsofinstagram

Day 26 of my very intermittent #memademay is a very special make for a very special occasion ✨ it’s a bit wonky in places but we’ll just say that’s part of the charm… this is the first @truebias #shelbydress I’ve made and I love how it’s turned out. It’s exactly that 90s button through look I was going for, although I think I would size down next time and use lighter weight interfacing. This is a US 10 but I think an 8 would have been a better fit. Will definitely make again. Viscose lawn (I think?!) from @fabricgodmother #memademay2022 #truebiasshelbydress #truebiasshelby

First ever #shelbydress ❤️ Ive had this pattern-fabric combo laying on my sewing table for ages just waiting to be sewn up. Now after making it I don’t understand what took me so long to grab it from the pile. It’s just wonderful. I love the design of this dress. It was my first time sewing princess seams and also first time ever making self covered buttons. So much fun! Pattern: @truebias Fabric: @stoffstil #visytokiga #truebias #truebiasshelby #sysysy #homemade #sewcialist #stoffstil #stoffogstil #sewinglife #lovesewing #stoffstildiy #isewlation #truebiasshelbydress #swedensews #memadewardrobe #imadethis #stoffochstil

So the final post of my 12 days of Christmas is a bit different. I have decided to give you a sneak peak of my plans for 2021! #makenine2021 Included are 5 sketches of garments I have in the pipeline, 2 patterns I want to buy, and 2 materials that I have and am trying to find a project for - so any ideas welcome! (I have about 2m of the blue floral material top middle image - bought at @abakhan_manchester - so was wondering about a top? And the bottom middle image is a beautiful silk from my grandma’s collection 💙 I have about 3m of this) The two patterns included are: @truebias Shelby dress/romper (buying as soon as this is back in stock...) @fibremood Martha jacket So excited to get going on all these projects! ❤️🧡💛💚 #truebias #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #fibremoodmartha #fibremood #sewista #fibremood #fibremoodpatterns #abakhanfabrics #abakhanmanchester #fashionillustrations #fashionillustrationsketch #sewingprojects #2021plans #homesewnwardrobe

My @truebias Shelby Romper 🧡 I made a size 8. The pattern is drafted for a C cup, so the fit is just right for me, also thanks to the waist ties at the back that cinch in the waist. I decided to lengthen the bodice by 2 cm and the legs by 5 cm, as I am 172 cm tall and the pattern is drafted for a height of 165 cm. In the end, the bodice was too long and I had to take the shoulder seams in by 2 cm to lift it and recut the armscye 🤦‍♀️ I had read reviews saying that the sleeves restricted movement, so I made fluttersleevese from the start to avoid that possibility! The fabric is viscose poplin with lovely drape from @chamdorfaktrysales . . Shoes are #memade @kaeco_shoes . #shelbyromper #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #truebiasshelbyromper #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #southafricansewist

I finally finished my #shelbydress 😍 This has taken me several weeks, which has completely thrown off my plans to finish something every week this summer, BUT - I'm really happy I took my time with it. I think it's some of the best, most careful sewing I've ever done. That being said, I'm not 100% satisfied with the fit. I made a straight size 14 and I think it needs to be taken in, or maybe even a bust or neckline adjustment. I made a muslin from a relatively drapey bedsheet, but it wasn't quite similar enough to get an accurate gauge of the fit. Oh well! It's still a pretty red dress in a style that I love ☺️ Pattern: Shelby dress and romper by @truebias Fabric: secondhand rayon crepe #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydressandromper #summersewing #sundress #slowfashion

True Bias Shelby dress in black and white ditsy viscose #truebiasshelbydress #truebiaspatterns

I bought both the fabric and pattern for this make off of @makers_resale, and the buttons are from a #thrifted duvet cover (that I used to make my Veronica Tucker Hazel dress). So I’m basically a Secondhand Queen and will save the earth single-handed 👑💁‍♀️ //Pattern: #truebiasshelby by @truebias, view A, size 4. Purchased from @makers_resale from @_sewingstars //Mods: Lengthened to the lengthen/shorten line to be knee length. I only had 7 buttons and I really wanted to use them but with this length, I would’ve needed 8 to follow the pattern. So I had to adjust the distance between buttonholes. In other posts, I saw that the armscye was small, but it was just fine for me, so no mods there. //Fabric: Rayon challis, purchased from @makers_resale from @andrea_djones. Buttons are from a duvet cover from @savers_thrift. //Pattern Review: This pattern is drafted for a C cup. I am an A cup and cannot fill the bust of this dress no matter how much padding I wear underneath. I show in the video how much extra fabric I have in that area. There’s no critique here, just a bummer for all the small chests out there. The instructions were clear, it came together quickly, and overall was great! I love True Bias patterns and this is now a stan account. //Next Time I Will: Grade to a smaller size for the bust, maybe? If I size down at all, I will keep the armscye at a size 4. #truebias #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydress #bwhtruebiasshelby #secondhandfashion #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe

A few catch-up OOTDs I haven’t shared yet :-) I’m fixing to start my spring sewing and getting low-key obsessed the #truebiasshelbydress — anyone made it and have pics to share? In the meantime - Green Sweater Outfit - Sweater // Thrifted + upcycled/cropped Tank // from Walmart? I cut this off too 😂 Skirt // self-drafted // fabric is a thrifted remnant from Goodwill — I think it was a curtain a previous life @portlandleather Butterfly bag in Reef #birkenstockboston clogs Grey Sweater Picture Sweater // @oldnavy (cropped by me) #hinterlanddress // pattern @sewliberated // linen windowbox from Joanns and overdyed with Rit pearl grey (so blue for grey dye!) Brown #ogdencami hacked slip // pattern @truebias Ogden Tank hacked into a dress // fabric is silk from a local fabric shop that I color removed and overdyed with charcoal Rit dye - the warm tones that I started with turned kept the results more taupe than grey Portland Leather aqua full crossbody tote #ootd #psootd #plussizeootd #joyousdressing #whatfatgirlsactuallywear #fatshion #advancedstyle #memadewardrobe #handmadeootd #romanticfashion #plussizecottagecore #cottagecorefashion #lagenlook #morigirl #naturalkei #lagenlookclothing #upcycledfashion #sewliberated #sewtinagivens #hobbitcore #femmefashion #grwm #buildanoutfit #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #lovemyleather

After a few fit adjustments on this 2nd version, I think I have myself a TNT @truebias #shelbydress 😀 This lovely @ladymcelroyfabrics moth print viscose is beautifully named 'Moonlight in Madagascar'. I think I like the name as much as the fabric! #ladymcelroy #loveladymcelroy #shelbydressandromper #truebias #truebiasshelbydress #sew #sewist #seweveryday #sewing #handmadewardrobe #handmade #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #diyfashion #memadewardrobe #isew #sewingpattern #instasew #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #memadeeveryday #waketomake #sewingproject #sewingaddict #viscose #sewingviscose #sewingshelby #moonlightinmadagascar

Second #shelbydress from @truebias made in fabric from @sewessentialuk a couple of years ago. Feels amazing but wasn’t the easiest to sew. Love love this pattern. #truebiasshelbydress #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #sewover50

I started reflecting on my make nine from 2021 but instead felt myself drawn to looking at the dresses I've sewn this year. It isn't that I'm not proud of my progress on my make nine, I am, but I realised that this year I've unwittingly reached a goal fundamental to the reason why I wanted to learn to sew in the first place. Since I was a little girl I dreamt of sewing up dresses, and I can't help but look at the dresses I've sewn this year and smile. Even more so when I see the colour that's slowly creeping into my wardrobe. The fact that two of them aren't even finished is inconsequential. I'm really proud of what I've managed this year. My make nine was largely dominated by sloper courses, and a couple of makes I didn't get to. Whilst I didn't finish all those courses, I made steady progress and have learnt a huge amount about pattern cutting and my unique body. I'm looking forward to continuing them in the new year and sewing my first real garments from my slopers. Happy New Year!

My first @truebias #shelbydress 😍 Really pleased with this one! It feels like something I would buy and is possibly the most “me” thing I’ve made yet! Saying that, this type of dress wouldn’t usually fit well as being 5ft the waist doesn’t usually sit in the right place! I shortened this and did a narrow shoulder adjustment but think it could’ve done with a little more there. There is also a little bit of gaping between the first and second button so I might see if I can move the button slightly to help with that ☺️ I really enjoyed the process of making this one though and did it over a few weeks in evenings after work and a little on weekends. This has been a really nice way to do it and I’ve still had plenty of time for other things over my weekends 😊 Lovely daisy fabric from @rainbowfabrickilburn, Buttons from @pigeonwishes.shops and cute label from @pinkcoatclub 🦥 #memade #memadewardrobe #indiepatterns #isewlation #imakemyownclothes #petitesewing #springsewing #truebiasshelbydress #truebias #rainbowfabrickilburn #pinkcoatclub #pigeonwishes

Late spring photo dump - one berry, two berry, pick me a blueberry…and copious amounts of tea. #Spring #TrueBiasShelbyDress #FreshBerries #roses

I had a RTW dress just like this in the early 90's (or was it late 80's?) that I loved and wore a lot. The @truebias Shelby Dress (and Romper) has princess seams, button front, front and neckline facings, back waist tie and can be made with cap or short sleeves, a dress in 2 lengths, and a romper in 2 lengths. I made the cap sleeve mini dress version and didn't shorten for my height of 61". This is a @minervadotcom Minerva Exclusive Sewing Kit which includes the pattern, Minerva Exclusive Viscose Challis print fabric (Avian Garden print), interfacing, thread, buttons, and sewing needles. I honestly love having a kit since all the thought process is done for matching fabric to pattern and all the notions are gathered together for the project! Pattern: #TrueBiasShelbyDress #TrueBiasShelby from #TrueBiasPatterns Fabric: Avian Garden Viscose Challis from #Minerva please visit minerva.dot and search "sewbee73" for my post about this project #MinervaMakers #MinervaBrandAmbassador #MinervaExclusiveSewingKit #MinervaExclusiveViscoseChallis #petitesewing #petitesewists #bayareasews #sewover50 #sewover50may

#shelbydress It was lying around for a long time and somehow I didn't have the muse to finish it. Thanks to Nicole's call for summer sewing, I grabbed the dress again and finished sewing it. Unfortunately, it wasn't that easy in the end, I still had a lot of excess fabric on the front part. I don't have that big breasts, so I had to sew away a few things. In addition, the fabric is so heavy, despite its lightness, that it distorts the cut a bit. Anyway, here you can see the end product of my shelby dress by @truebias sewn from viscose linen from @stoffmarktexpo 🇩🇪 Lang lag es angefangen herum und irgendwie fehlte mir die Muse, es fertig zu stellen. Dank Nicoles Aufruf zum Sommernähen, habe ich mir das Kleid nochmal geschnappt und fertig genäht. Danke @kleidercolle So einfach war es am Ende dann leider nicht, ich hatte am Vorderteil doch noch ganz schön viel Stoffüberschuss. So große Brüste habe ich ja nicht, also musste ich da einiges wegnähen, hinzu kam, dass der Stoff trotz seiner Leichtigkeit so schwer fällt, um den Schnitt etwas verzieht. Hier seht ihr jedenfalls das Endprodukt meines Shelbydresses von @truebias genäht aus Viskoseleinen vom @stoffmarktexpo #truebias #truebiasshelbydress #truebiaspatterns #sew #sewing #sewingblogger #sewista #nähen #sewingdress #nähliebe #nähblog #nähenmitleinen

See yesterdays post for why this dress took waaaaaaay too long to sew 🪷 🌼 AD: fabric from @minervadotcom in exchange for a review and photos, link in my profile. 🏷️ Both labels from @kylieandthemachine advent calendars. #MinervaMakes #MinervaMakers #MinervaBrandAmbassador #MinervaExclusiveFabric #FloralWhirl #ViscoseChallis #DressForSpring #TrueBiasShelbyDress #KylieAndTheMachine #KATMWovenLabels

Fitting a muslin on myself for the #TrueBiasShelbyDress extended size 20 Tweaks to be made: decrease shoulder width, decrease upper chest width (X-frt & X-bk). Raise armhole 1/2”. Pinch out small dart from front armhole at curve to bust apex. Increase waist circumference slightly. #TrueBiasShelbyDressExtended #PatternFitting #TechnicalDesign #SewTall #sewover40plus #sewover40

It's @truebias time on the blog today as well as on the @minervadotcom site thanks to their gift of this amazing neon green 'pause play' viscose. Things went 90's as I turned it into a Shelby Dress - it will not be the last one! Had some fitting issues but definitely one for repeating. For more info hop over to the blog ❤️☝️ Clyde was definitely a fan of this one - I think he wanted to eat my green dress 🍃🐢 #ad #freefabricwasreceived #minervamakes #minervamaker #minervabrandambassador #truebias #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #shelbydress #pauseplay #viscosefabric #sew #sewist #seweveryday #sewing #handmadewardrobe #handmade #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #diyfashion #memadewardrobe #isew #sewingpattern #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #memadeeveryday #waketomake #sewingproject #sewingaddict #sewnshownseated

The #truebiasshelbydress has quickly become one of my favorite dresses to wear. Just had to make another one so I don’t wear out my first one 😉 This one is a copycat of a ready to wear dress I saw in a shop last summer and still hadn’t gotten out of my head. That’s how you know you have to make one right? Pattern: @truebias Fabric: @selfmade_com #visytokiga #truebias #sysysy #homemade #shelbydressandromper #truebiasshelbydress #sewcialist #stoffstil #stoffogstil #sewinglife #lovesewing #stoffstildiy #isewlation #swedensews #memadewardrobe #imadethis #stoffochstil #truebiaspatterns #shelbydress

Let's hear it for the girls 🎵 Debuting my #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelbydress today on an afternoon out with the girls nvolving food, laughs and drinks. I made this dress in a size 10 and cut right into the pattern 😱 felt like a cheeky little rebel but it was quite invigorating to not have the whole tracing fiasco, and if there's one thing covid has taught me - it's be bold. My only issue was that I bodged the hem so it's probably a couple of inches shorter than originally intended. Not an issue for the sesh though! 🥂 I put on some amazing pink heels 👠 The fabric was a lovely viscose poplin from #sewmesunshine Hopefully there will be many more of these in my future!

😅 I realised I mentioned the lace back hack I did on my #ShelbyDress but forgot to include the photo. This hack is really easy and available on the True Bias website. I love how adjustable the fit becomes with the tie. Unfortunately, I'm in the exact same pose as the last time I shared a back view photo 😂 but at least both of my arms are down. Lifting one arm seems to be my go-to pose, and it's usually the same arm! Pattern: #ShelbyDress by @truebias Fabric: Viscose from @rainbowfabrickilburn #TrueBias #ShelbyDress #TrueBiasShelbyDress #SewingDisabled #ChronicallySewn #MeMadeWardrobe #ISewMyOwnClothes #CambSews #SewistsOfInstagram

My @truebias Shelby Romper 🧡 I made a size 8. The pattern is drafted for a C cup, so the fit is just right for me, also thanks to the waist ties at the back that cinch in the waist. I decided to lengthen the bodice by 2 cm and the legs by 5 cm, as I am 172 cm tall and the pattern is drafted for a height of 165 cm. In the end, the bodice was too long and I had to take the shoulder seams in by 2 cm to lift it and recut the armscye 🤦‍♀️ I had read reviews saying that the sleeves restricted movement, so I made fluttersleevese from the start to avoid that possibility! The fabric is viscose poplin with lovely drape from @chamdorfaktrysales . . Shoes are #memade @kaeco_shoes . #shelbyromper #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbydress #truebiasshelbyromper #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #southafricansewist

I'm so excited to share this guest blog post by the lovely @sewdoitemma 🤩 Emma made a gorgeous #TrueBias #ShelbyRomper in some of my Olivia Viscose and wrote a blog post about it. Grab a cuppa and head over to my blog to read, the link is in my profile. I have sold out of Olivia Viscose fabric (apart from a remnant) but if you would like me to get some for you please send me an email at hello@sewsewsew.co.uk 💕 **Emma was given this fabric and matching thread in exchange for her guest blog post #SewSewSewUK #SewingBlogger #TrueBiasShelbyRomper #SewDoItEmma #DressmakingFabric #DressmakerOfInstagram #SewistOfInstagram #Sewist

Fresh off the sewing machine 🪡🧵 Shelby romper by @truebias in a fun pineapple polka dot viscose from @rainbowfabrickilburn! I made a size 0, I added 3 cm to the hem as the dress was a little too short last time. Aside from this, no mods 😍 Buttons from the never ending stash of buttons from eBay 😍 . . . . . #truebias #truebiaspatterns #shelbydress #shelbyromper #shelbyjumpsuit #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbyromper #sewing #handmade #millennialsewing #sewingproject

Hello from a person that doesn’t like jumpsuits. Up until now! This #truebiasshelby jumpsuit caught my attention with its front button closure (for obvious convenience reasons), princess seams that are easy to the eye yet so body shaping and it’s A-line silhouette which is a bit more sophisticated than a bog standard jumpsuit. And here I am - a jumpsuit convert!🤘 🧵 pattern True Bias Shelby #truebiasshelby by @truebias 🧵 size 6, long romper view 🧵mods: added pockets. Lower neckline by 1”. Added 10cm to the leg length. No sleeves, finished off with bias binding (probably need taking in by 1” or 2”) and longer tie straps as I want to wrap it around my waist. 🧵 fabric is soft stone washed linen from my stash (old haul from Latvia, from a shop that was closing down. It’s grown & produced in neighbouring Lithuania - one of the best quality with strong production heritage) 🧵 instructions were fantastic. Clear text and pictures. And lots of ironing! 😆👍 I imagine this jumpsuit would look incredible in some sort of viscose - with good drape and a bit less ironing needed after a wash. I’ll be trying other views of this pattern! 👍 #truebiasshelbyromper #truebiasshelbydressandromper #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #sewing #sewingproject #sewingwithlinen #summersewing #sewingmyclothes #sewingmystashoff #summervibes☀️ #truebiaspatterns #sewingjumpsuits #jumpsuitpattern #romper

I messed up somewhere along the lines with this when I originally made it and the sleeves ended up being too tight! So i took them off and bias bound the arm holes and its now a million times better ☺️ #truebiasshelbyromper

Me made May Day 24. I actually sewed something new that I had cut out over a year ago and discarded. Why does that feel like such a big win? 😅 I really hated how fiddly this viscose was when I was cutting out this #shelbyromper and it made me so annoyed I couldn’t bare to sew it 😬 But this weekend I had a big chunk of time, unusually, where I had zero plans, and so I decided to tackle this make. I figured it would be perfect for the summer, and I was right. I cut a size 14 with no mods. A 14 is accurate for my bust measurement but my hip would have put me in a bigger size. As this is so flowy, I’ve gotten away with sizing down on the bottom half and I really like the fit. This viscose was from @ribesycasals over a year ago, and was less than €5 a metre. The quality is really great. I wasn’t looking forward to sewing this at all, but actually it came together really well with no hiccups, and I’m really happy with it. It feels cool and comfortable, I’ve worn it all day and don’t want to take it off. Summer staple. . . . . . . . #memademay #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbyromper #shelbyromper #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #lovetosew #memade #memadeeveryday

#truebiasshelby jumpsuit in romper version. I made it, took some pictures of it and did not like what I saw so it had to go back to my sewing table. First, I made it exactly as per pattern instructions - romper with short sleeves. And then I realised I NEED pockets (also adds volume) and the sleeves were giving me an army nurse vibes so they had to go! See pictures, there is a bit of both versions for comparison. What do you think? 🧵 pattern True Bias Shelby #truebiasshelby 🧵 size 6, romper view 🧵mods: Pockets! and longer tie straps as I want to wrap it around my waist. No sleeves but finished with bias binding. 🧵 fabric is soft stone washed linen from my stash (the same old haul from Latvia) 🧵 as I said it before in my previous post, instructions are great and the pattern is drafted beautifully - it hangs really well and gives subtle feminine shaping. It’s a shame about the sleeves - I do really like sleeves but for this occasion it just didn’t work out for me. I think it would look really good with butterfly sleeves if someone can hack it. #truebiasshelby @truebias #truebiasshelbyromper #shelbyromper #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #isew #sewing #sew #sewingproject #sewingsummer #sewing2025

Ok. I feel like you all need to stop collaborate and listen right now. I have long loved this Shelby Romper and finally bought the pattern but alas the largest size does not fit me and it does not come in extended sizes*. But if you cinch those waist ties real tight it almost fit Kate! I removed the sleeve and raised the shoulder seam by about 2 inches because the neck was too low for her. I then reattached the sleeves. It was easy peasy! I am kind of mad at how cute this looks on her. I hope she’ll wear it so I can visit it from time to time. I will probably work on upsizing the pattern for myself because I do love it. Fabric is from Marshall Fabrics Winnipeg. *True Bias does seem to be working on extending their sizing but haven’t with the Shelby yet. #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelby #truebiasshelbyromper #marshallfabricswpg

Here's some lovely midweek sewing inspiration for you. @made.by.shula has made this beautiful @truebias Shelby Romper using our Ruby Viscose Crepe. I love it! 😍💕 #truebiaspatterns #truebiasshelbyromper #yoursewsewsewmakes #sewistsofinstagram #sewingforsummer #dressmaker #memadeeveryday #sewyourownwardrobe

Wedding guest outfit completed 😅 Size 12 - I went by my bust measurement. According to my waist & hip measurements I should have graded out, but I didn’t need to as I could see from the finished garment measurements given on the pattern that plenty of ease is allowed and it’s worked out fine. I love that the back ties allow you to adjust the fit. My only problem- which shoes & bag?Navy or cerise? 🤔 #truebiasshelbyromper #shelbyromper fabric: Lise Taylor viscose from @beyond.thepinkdoor 🍒 💓

Another @truebias shelby romper - got the fit wrong again but it’s still lovely and wearable! #truebiasshelbyromper #shelbydressandromper

Hello from a person that doesn’t like jumpsuits. Up until now! This #truebiasshelby jumpsuit caught my attention with its front button closure (for obvious convenience reasons), princess seams that are easy to the eye yet so body shaping and it’s A-line silhouette which is a bit more sophisticated than a bog standard jumpsuit. And here I am - a jumpsuit convert!🤘 🧵 pattern True Bias Shelby #truebiasshelby by @truebias 🧵 size 6, long romper view 🧵mods: added pockets. Lower neckline by 1”. Added 10cm to the leg length. No sleeves, finished off with bias binding (probably need taking in by 1” or 2”) and longer tie straps as I want to wrap it around my waist. 🧵 fabric is soft stone washed linen from my stash (old haul from Latvia, from a shop that was closing down. It’s grown & produced in neighbouring Lithuania - one of the best quality with strong production heritage) 🧵 instructions were fantastic. Clear text and pictures. And lots of ironing! 😆👍 I imagine this jumpsuit would look incredible in some sort of viscose - with good drape and a bit less ironing needed after a wash. I’ll be trying other views of this pattern! 👍 #truebiasshelbyromper #truebiasshelbydressandromper #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #sewing #sewingproject #sewingwithlinen #summersewing #sewingmyclothes #sewingmystashoff #summervibes☀️ #truebiaspatterns #sewingjumpsuits #jumpsuitpattern #romper

I have been quietly participating in #memademay this year, challenging myself to wear at least one handmade piece each day this month, though I haven’t been posting any outfits online. this challenge has caused me to take a step back and realize how, in the words of @kolinamakes, i prefer to buy the cake (RTW basics, tees, jeans) and sew the frosting (fun dresses, jumpsuits, and tops), like this @truebias #shelbyromper, which will be so fun when it *finally* warms up. I lengthened the torso by 1.5” and then I redrafted the sleeve pattern, using the cap sleeve head and the flutter sleeve hem, which is just the feminine look I was hoping for and allows for greater arm mobility. also, bonus points for a romper that looks like a dress! fabric = @rubystarsociety strawberry & friends rayon from @portsmouthfabricco

This beauty is a @truebias #ShelbyDressAndRomper, which has been released today in a new size range 14-32 (up to 61.5” hip.) I made View C, which is a romper and I love it! The pattern is nice and swingy and the princess seams provide nice shaping. I used a lovely Art Gallery rayon (purchased from @raspberrycreekfabrics). I shared in my stories recently how rayon has been proving to be a trickier fabric than I was used to, but I do think the annoyance was worth it, given how much I love this romper. I feel like the print dresses this up a bit, but the rayon is lightweight and combined with the ease, makes this perfect for summer when you don’t want anything too close fitting. The percentage of twirling goes WAY up every time I wear this Shelby, but who couldn’t use a bit more fun these days? 💃🏻