Ultimate Shift Dress
Sew Over It

Ultimate Shift Dress
The Ultimate Shift Dress is designed with beginners in mind, teaching the basics of dressmaking including creating bust darts and attaching all-in-one facings. There are multiple customization options including adding sleeves, sleeve frills, and turning the dress into a top. Suitable for light or medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, rayon, viscose, wool, crepe or silk.





























#SOIUltimateShiftDress

pinkwigglecatsews
A spot of #sewingplanning ready for 2020. I have decided that I am going to focus on challenging myself next year and have picked projects that I am going to spend time making toiles for to get the fit right. Each pattern has an aspect of challenge or new skill and am so excited to up my sewing game. Patterns are: @fibremood #holly dress @sewoverit #soiultimateshiftdress @simplesewuk #cocoondress @closetcase.patterns #kalleshirtdress @simplesewuk #cocoonjacket Thread count #motojacket @colettepatterns #clovertrousers @simplesewuk #classicpleatedculottes @tillybuttons #frankietee #stellajoggers to make some loungewear and pyjamas. #memade #memadewardrobe #makenine2020 #teacherswhosew #sewover40 #sewingismytherapy #sheffieldsews #yorkshiresews

martina_martian
We were rewarded with some lovely weather today! Lasted half a day but just as well because we needed to check out and be on our way anyway! Unfortunately did not get to see as many places in Florianópolis as we wanted - apart from the rain, many museums that we might have visited were closed thanks to the holidays - and worst of it all - the fabric shops were closed! 😭 I made a custom out of it, to get fabric in places I visit and then I make the souvenirs myself 🥰 but last two trips were a bust 😑 another reason to come back to Floripa! . In the spirit of comfy traveling I'm wearing #foxieboxies from @bygraciesteel which became my latest obsession 💁♀️ thee are hacked into a long version, they are the most comfy pants I own. Highly recommend for any and all activities! (Maybe except cycling, that requires a bit of a safety pinsl situation to make sure the legs don't get stuck in the bike 😅 been there, it's doable but not the most practical) and also #ithaspockets And from the fabric remnant I made a color-blocked matching top #soiultimateshiftdress from @sewoveritlondon made into a crop top (the other half is linen remnant, a fabric for my husband's wedding shirt 💚) and we're also accidentally matching today! @gaguiar13 . . . #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #sewingcommunity #handmade #memade #memadeeveryday #instasew #sewingobsession #imakemyownclothes #imadethis #slowfashion #millenialsewing #sewinspired #diywardrobe #handmadewardrobe #handmadewithlove #makersgonnamake #sewingismysuperpower #sewyourselfhappy

laurainthelibrary
First make of the year complete! My first dress made with significant help, patience and moral support from @e.lizie.beth! I love this fabric despite the fact that it was tricky to sew with. 😬 I learnt so much from this make that I can put into future sewing projects and I am very proud of this dress! We can do hard things! Pattern: Ultimate Shift Dress from @sewoveritlondon. Fabric also from Sew Over It. #soiultimateshiftdress #sewing #sewersofinstgram #memade #sewoveritlondon #viscoseismynemesis

marions.notions
New top made from this lovely vintage 1950s fabric, I bought earlier this year from @donnaflowervintagefabrics I had just enough to make the @sewoveritlondon ultimate shift top and I’ve been wearing it a lot already. #soiultimateshiftdress #sewover50 #sewover50august #sewover50august25 #soiultimateshifttop

stitchingsal
I don’t think I’ve gone so quickly from pattern release, to sewing to actually photographing before! But this dream of a summer skirt #sewingtherapylaciotat from @yoursara_k was such a quick, easy, satisfying sew. I made it from a single duvet cover - the other half of which is currently on the sewing table being made into a #fgfleur. The top is cropped #soiultimateshiftdress made from a thrifted vintage pillow case.

lollymakes93
🎄⭐🧵 Peter Rabbit Christmas Dress 🧵⭐🎄 We had a day off work today to visit the beautiful Chatsworth House and enjoy the house and garden decorated for Christmas. I made myself a new @SewOverItLondon Vintage Shirt Dress in November for the fun festive events of December. I saw this beautiful Beatrix Potter quilting cotton on The Quilt Shops website and immediately fell in love with it and knew it was destined to be a festive shirt dress. I really enjoyed sewing this up and it's been such fun to wear today! It's definitely going to have a lot of wear through December and may even be my Christmas dress. I paired the dress with a warming thermal vest, black tights and black lace up boots. Alex and I had a lovely day visiting each room, keeping an eye out for the mice in each room and toasting marshmallows! It's definitely put me in the festive mood and I will have to actually make an effort to put the Christmas tree up! Pattern: Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress Size: 10 Fabric: Christmas Peter Rabbit Cotton from @TheQuiltShopUK #ChristmasSewing #ChristmasDress #BeatrixPotterFabric #PeterRabbitFabric #SOIUltimateShiftDress #SewOverIt #SewistOfInstagram #Sewing #MillenialSewing #DIYFashion #ForTheLoveOfSewing #Handmadewardrobe #IndiePatterns #IndieSewing #ISewMyClothes #LoveToSew #MakersGonnaMake #PDFPattern

sew_miratee
First go at #soiultimateshiftdress @sewoveritlondon Made size 12 at bust graded to 16 for waist and hip. I did have sleeves but took them out as they were too tight and changed the fit across the shoulders 🤷♀️ so just used bias binding for armholes instead. Used bias binding @thespeckyseamstress and label @cosyclubhandmade Fabric is quilting cotton from @mysewingbox love this print 🤩 Came together really easily, but think may add a belt, or darts at back for next time. And sort out the sleeves! Again, this has been a long time planning, very happy to have done it now! Think a plain black would be good for work... 🤔 #sewOver40 #SewingIsMyTherapy

a_petite_seamstress
This floral #soiultimateshiftdress was perfect for the sunshine we had earlier this week! ☀️ My favourite part of the pattern was the cute little frill sleeves! 🥰 I did make this slightly too tight as I shortened it at the hem rather than at the shortening line 🤦🏽♀️ I might turn this into a #soiultimateshifttop so I can get lots of wear out of it that way! 👗 I will learn to read the instructions before cutting/sewing one day! Fabric is cotton poplin from @poundfabrics #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #imadethis #imakemyownclothes #sewinglife #handmadewardrobe #memadewardrobe #pocwhosews #pfaffsewing #pfaffingaround #memademay2024

pollocksews
This is my take on the ganni inspired top that has been trending on Instagram. The bodice is a hacked soi ultimate shift top. With a self drafted ruffle and the sleeves I copied from the mad about sleeve book. Anyone else have this book. I've had it for ages but never tried any of the patterns until now. Honestly think it's fab @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress #soiultimateshifttop @behind_shapesoffabric #madaboutsleeves #gannitop #ganniinspiredtop #ganniinspired #vintagefabric #sewing #sewinginspo #embroideredfabric #tablecloth #vintagetableware #vintagetablecloth #whiteblouse #whitetop

junolovesthread
A Franken-pattern for spooky season 👻 So I’ve had a Stine Goya dress living rent-free in my mind for the last 6 months 🙈 (last photo) - I love its shape and proportions, but I did not love the ££ price tag 😭 and I felt I’d get more wear from a different fabric and a higher neckline. So of course I got it into my head to recreate the look - one of the many reasons that we sew, right?! This dress started life as the @sewoveritlondon Ultimate Shift Dress, to which I lowered and re-angled the dart, drafted a V-neckline, and finished it with bias binding. The sleeves are from the @closetcorepatterns Pauline dress - I sewed a deep hem of 6.5cm and added an elastic channel right below that to add some flare to the bottom of the sleeve. I feel like it’s giving “witchy-goes-80s” vibes - and despite the awkward🧍🏽♀️pose haha, it’s the perfect thing for enjoying Halloween today! Fabric is a cotton jacquard from @moodfabrics . I love the faint golden/green of the goldenrod flowers (or… is it corn?? the choice is yours 😂) against the black background, and it has the right amount of structure to hold those sleeves! . . . . #sewoverit #soiultimateshiftdress #closetcorepatterns #closetcorepauline #moodfabrics #madewithmood #patternhack #sewistsofinstagram #memade #imakemyclothes #isewmyownclothes #memadewardrobe #sewcialists #millenialsewing #ilovetosew #sewinginspiration

rosie.mcgowan
my whole handmade outfit made me so happy which seemed like a pretty good start for a day of therapy and rehearsal #memademay2023 #soiultimateshiftdress #handmadeoutfit #imademyclothes

sewistandthecity
✨My stitch story✨ Inspired by @wearethefabricstore #TFSStitchStories, I'm sharing my own I made the leap into sewing my own clothes in July 2018, making this gorgeous @sewoveritlondon #SOIUltimateShiftDress at a beginner dressmaking weekend they used to run I'd previously been given one of those tiny sewing machine by my grandmother for my twenty first birthday (quote from my mother: "she'll either love it or she'll hate it") and had been playing around making bunting, scrunchies, and even PJ bottoms for the next 4 years. After she realised I was serious about this hobby, she kindly upgraded me to a much more sophisticated Janome machine Layla @oldfashionedway was the most wonderful teacher I could have had for my first lesson. Her style does not let you dwell on perfectionism, which was exactly what I needed otherwise I would have been fretting over my darts for hours! She also cheerled me into sewing a more “advanced” fabric rather than just using cotton. And it has been a lovely round circle that my most recent sewing class (over a year ago) was learning to sew jeans with Layla 💕 My learning journey process has been to go to an in person class for key new skills I wanted to nail, and then to sew my own garments in between with my new skill sets to build on the skill. I was very lucky to be living in London and had access to great sewing classes: ultimate culottes (to learn invisibile zippers), how to fit trousers with @charlottesews , @elisalex 's bodice fitting masterclass & jeans making with @oldfashionedway I still don't use YouTube much for learning skills, instead preferring written blogs so I can skim through to the relevant part more quickly and digest it at my own place What's next in my sewing journey? I'd like to work towards blazers/coats & swimwear... watch this space! #DIYFashion #IMakeMyOwnClothes #SewingIsMySuperpower #DressMaking #ISew #Sewcialists #SewingLove #SewingLyfe #HandmadeStyle #SewistsOfInstagram #PersonalStyle #OOTD #IndiePatterns #IndieSewing #MeMadeOnRepeat #SewOverIt #MeMadeWorkwear #MeMadeOfficewear #LondonSews #SewLondon

big.fat.fashion
For my first #MeMadeMay Outfit and to remind y’all what I look like, I wanted to share another #SOIUltimateShiftDress from @sewoveritlondon that I made in November. I saw this fabric at Joann’s and had to grab it. It is far from the finest thread count or highest quality, but I love it. The flowers are day glow bright, and I am living my vintage dreams while being super comfy and having POCKETS, so it’s a win! Size & Alteration Info ✂️ A size 20 graded to a 24 at the waist and 28 at the hem. ✂️ A one-inch full bicep adjustment on the sleeve ✂️ Moved the bust dart down one inch ✂️ A small swayback alteration ✂️ Omitted the facing and used bias tape ✂️ Omitted the neck fastening and just sewed it together #HandmadeWardrobe #IMakeMyClothes #ItHasPockets #MeMadeEveryday #SewistsOfInstagram #FatSewing #FatSewingClub #FatSewist #MidFatSewing #PlusSizeOOTD #PlusSizeSewing #PlusSizeSewingPatterns #SizeInclusiveFashion #DopamineDressing #SewHappyColor #WearHappyColor2023 #SewOver40 #soiultimateshiftdress #sewoverit #MeMadeMay #MeMadeMayPlus #MeMadeMayPlus2023 #MeMadeMay2023 #SewersOfInstagram #MeMadeMay2023 #MeMadeMayFat 2023 #MeMadeMayFat

sewnbytharine
At last the @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress with this fabulous fabric from @mintysfabrics. I finished it quite some time ago but was a bit lazy for the #handsewing. But at last I have finished it and now I have a special dress for a special occasion 🌸🥰😁 #sewingismysuperpower #sewsewsew #sewover40 #sewingismypassion #lovetosew #sewing #imakemyclothes #makersgonnamake #sewover40 #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewists #diywardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #sew #sewingismytherapy #memadewardrobe #sewingblog #sewingblogger #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #diyfashion #memadeclothes #memadeeverday #memadefashion #madetomeasure

sewlottiesew
I finally got to wear the dress I made for my brother's wedding last weekend. I had quite a disaster with a few toiles of a different pattern that I just didn't get right & also didn't feel comfortable in. Woth time growing ever shorter, I fell back on the @sewoveritlondon ultimate shift dress pattern which I've made before & knew would look great & show off this gorgeous John Kaldor crepe de chine fabric from @minervadotcom which was a dream to sew. I'm so pleased with how it turned out. It's a simple & classy dress which I felt great wearing. I even had a bit of fabric left over to make a simple clutch bag from the Occasion Bag book by @debbieshore #soiultimateshiftdress #johnkaldorfabric #minervamakers #debbieshoresewing #debbieshoreoccasionbags

plandaflowers
Hey there! I haven't posted here for a while so it was a whole new process to upload these photos :) but I have been sewing behind the scene and I wanted to share my newest skirt that I love. It's the #henriettaskirt by @spaghetti_western_sewing in white linen. I even wrote a blog post about it for those who want to have a read, the link is in my profile. Absolutely love the skirt, would recommend 10/10 I am wearing it with #soiultimateshiftdress made into a top #soiultimateshifttop #sewingproject #memadeclothes #memadeoutfit #spaghettiwesterns #ilovesew

mel.learnstosew
Another little photoshoot that I decided to preserve 😊 #memademay day 6: a @sewoverit #soiultimateshiftdress top in Art Gallery rayon - first time I ever sewed French seams (and therefore a bit too small!). This might also have been one of my first FBAs. I still love the print even though I accidentally sewed it sideways 😁

joanne.roberts.7505
All the party sparkles for the weekend. This is the #soiultimateshiftdress in stretch velvet sequin fabric from #minervafabrics Not tricky to sew if you go slowly and pick a fuss free pattern. No needle breakages here! You can use my affiliate code over at Minerva for 10% off fabrics and patterns. MSS243JR #sewing #sewover50 #sequindress #sewoverit #ultimateshiftdress #memade #sewingforme #partydress

martina_martian
A couple of memories from the Euro roadtrip '24 in my new favourite outfit! Ljubljana (Slovenia) & Limone sul Garda Sewing deets: Top: cropped linen #soiultimateshiftdress with a scallop hem Shorts: viscose-linen #foxieboxies from @bygraciesteel, also with (the same) scallop hem - those 2 patterns are some of my most tried &true patterns #tntpattern, I highly recommend both!

pollocksews
Did anyone else make a ganni inspired top and realise the front it doesn't close properly. Managed to remedy this by adding little hook and eyes. First time I managed to a hack a few patterns into something I just saw a picture of. @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress #soiultimateshifttop @behind_shapesoffabric #madaboutsleeves #gannitop #ganniinspiredtop #ganniinspired #vintagefabric #sewing #sewinginspo #embroideredfabric #tablecloth #vintagetableware #vintagetablecloth #whiteblouse #whitetop

sewnbytharine
9th chemo!!! Today I am wearing the @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress with fabric I bought from my @habbyandlace . I bought the lining at @studio47_somerset_west . There was really guit a bit of #handsewing involved. I made bias tape for the armholes and faced the neckline to ensure a softer feel against my skin. Sometimes the netting can be itchy and it worked . I am glad I put in the extra time. I paired it with Jewelary from @dina.jewellerydesign . As I was going to chemo I wanted to be comfortable, so althought this can be dressed up to go to a very fancy event, I dressed it down and paired it this these yellow sandals from @froggie.shoes . I felt pretty but comfy in my #secretpayamas 🌺♥️❤️🌺♥️❤️🧵 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵. #sewsewsew #sewover40 #sewingismypassion #lovetosew #sewing #imakemyclothes #makersgonnamake #sew #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewists #diywardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #sew #sewingismytherapy #memadewardrobe #sewingblog #sewingblogger #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #diyfashion #memadeclothes #memadeeverday #memadefashion #madetomeasure

andsewon
Bought this fabulous fabric from Thelma’s conservatory, Orange. Love it. Hacked the Sew Over it ultimate shift dress. #thelmasconservatory #sewoverit #soiultimateshiftdress #imakemyclothes #handmadesummerdress

theshyseamstress
Day 22 of #memademay2023 and we are matching!! I made a #soiultimateshifttop a while back with fabric from my stash and of course if I can match the little bear why not?! 😂🐶 This top is a bit bright but I always feel smart on a teams call wearing this 😊 I’m feeling slightly guilty for not walking her today (tired legs) so garden training and games will have to do! ❤️😊 @sewoveritlondon #soishowoff #soiultimateshiftdress #sewing #memade #memademay #handmade #seamstress #sewcialist #dopaminesewing #sewhappy

ladypespuntes
Y este estampado de @mtmerceriaytelas me tiene 😍😍😍😍 #handmadetop #blusahandmade #handmadeblouse #memadeeveryday #imadethis #imademyownclothes #instacostura #instacouture #instasewing #instasew #sewingofinstagram #isew #costuracreativa #telasbonitas #birdfabric #mtmerceriaytelas #soiultimateshiftdress #soiultimateshifttop #coseresmisuperpoder #sewingismysuperpower #sewingofinstagram #yocosomiropa #armariohandmade #handmadecloset #slowfashion#passioncouture

pollocksews
Here is Gladys trying out my ponte zipper dress for size. I really loved the fabric when I saw it and actually had it in my stash for ages until I came up with an idea of what to sew. Which is usually the opposite way of the way I work. First project and then fabric. Who else picks their project first? #soiultimateshiftdress #sewoverit #shiftdress #sewingdresses #soi #breastfeeding #sewingforbreastfeeding #breastfeedingfriendly #sewicanbreastfeed #sewicanbreastfeedinit #sewing #sewinginspo #ponteroma #sewingwithponte

ivy.haven
#MeMadeMay 👕@linenlab.co.kr @sewoveritlondon #SOIUltimateShiftDress 👖@sewoveritlondon #SOICamilleTrousers

thesewingobsession
A little Christmas sparkle!! Made a @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress top with the sleeves of the @foxypatterns #madisonblouse for a little bit extra for the festive season! I had this beautiful rose gold sequin fabric in the stash for years from @guthrieghani and finally was brave enough to cut into it!! Also used one of my velvet hair bows to finish the look! Loved it!! #ilovesewing #ilovefestiveseason #ilovetosew #ilovetosewmyclothes #festivesewing #sewingsequins

sew_miratee
Sadly holidays are soon to end but sewing time has been much appreciated. #myMakesForTheMonth #mymakesforthemonthaugust24 Run by @sewmuchtodesign Trousers #mccalls8063 #soiultimateshiftdress #tammyhandmadenaya dress hack #fgfleur

green.reina
Yesterday was a big day! It was my last day as full--time faculty at MSVU. I am retiring/rebranding as an artist and troublemaker! This dress suited the occasion! A heavily hacked #soiultimateshiftdress from fabric bought in 2018 from @empiretextiles. Many thanks to all my colleagues in English and on the MSVUFA exec and many, many thanks to @theorientns and Chef Ivan who fed us do well. #sewover50dresses #atlanticsewingguild #imakeallmyownclothes

pollocksews
This is my new top ready to wear out for the day. I think I made the ties a bit too thick so when I close the front it still leaves a gap. Remedy with a couple of hook and eyes to keep the front closed. @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress #soiultimateshifttop @behind_shapesoffabric #madaboutsleeves #gannitop #ganniinspiredtop #ganniinspired #vintagefabric #sewing #sewinginspo #embroideredfabric #tablecloth #vintagetableware #vintagetablecloth #whiteblouse #whitetop

sewnbytharine
#radiationtherapy Day4: (the plan is to wear and restyle the dresses I made for #chemo (that is 20 outfits) plus another five new outfits - one for each week. ) Special fabric from @habbyandlace . I just had to have this and made the @sewoveritlondon #soiultimateshiftdress - something simple - when the fabric does the talking. I wore this on the 27th of November last year to one of the chemo sessions with a wig. @breastcancerawareness 💖💕🌸💖💕🌸💖💕🌸🧵 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵 #sewingismysuperpower #sewsewsew #sewover40 #sewingismypassion #lovetosew #sewing #imakemyclothes #makersgonnamake #sewover40 #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewists #diywardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #sew #sewingismytherapy #memadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #diyfashion #memadeclothes #memadeeverday #memadefashion #madetomeasure

lollymakes93
🌸 Ultimate Shift Dress Add On 🌸 (Ad/pr💞) when I received the fabric for my recent #MimeevaBrandAmbassador make I knew I wanted to make a autumn dress. The lovely teal of the fabric makes it perfect for pairing with black tights for autumnal days or bare legged for the last of the sun. I have made several @sewoveritlondon SewOverItLondon Ultimate Shift Dresses in the past and found a size that works well for me. Size 10 in the bust, 12 in the waist and 13 in the hips. The only change I may look into is button and loop closures, as the eye and hooks can easily open. I wanted to try out the add on pack and specifically the tie cuffs. The dress is a perfect beginner pattern and the add on pack adds on more options. I would love to try the tiered skirt. I saw a polka dot shift dress in a shop the other day with a tier skirt, sleeves and a ruffle at the sleeve head. I really loved the dress and realised I could try and make it! I made the majority of the dress in one evening and the sleeves and cuffs in a couple of hours at the weekend. The fabric is a lovely soft, mid weight Viscose Challis from @MinervaDotCom and is part of Thier exclusive range. I love the floral details on this and how the floral print looks like watercolours on a page. You do need to let this fabric hang before hemming though!! I am really happy with how it turned out and how well it fits. I can't wait to wear it to work and find ways or pairing it with shoes and jumpers / cardies. Have a lovely weekend x Pattern: Sew Over It London Ultimate Shift Dress with Cuff Sleeves Size: 10 in bust, 12 in waist and 13 in hips Fabric: Minerva Exclusive Viscose Challis #SOIUltimateShiftDress #SewOverIt #MinervaExclusiveFabric #AutumnMakes #MinervaBrandAmbassador #MinervaMakers #MinervaMakes #SewistOfInstagram #Sewing #MillenialSewing #DIYFashion #ForTheLoveOfSewing #Handmadewardrobe #IndiePatterns #IndieSewing #ISewMyClothes #LoveToSew #MakersGonnaMake #PDFPattern

ellabee_makes
Day 26 - I caught up with @britishsewingbee last night and was inspired to dig out the cut out dress I self drafted before but it's gone AWOL (see stories). So I'm in a #SOIUltimateShiftDress which is just peachy. If I made it again I would definitely go for the frill sleeve option but I was much less confident when I made this and doing sleeves at all was already a challenge! . . . Pattern: @sewoveritlondon Ultimate Shift in Version 3 with short sleeves, I think I probably did Size 26 with no grading so it's a bit snug on the hip! . . . HB:45|B:52|W:45|H:59" Height: 5'5" #MeMadeMay2023 #MeMadeMayPlus #MeMadeMayFat #MeMadeWardrobe #HomeSewing #Sewcialist #CurvySewing #FatSewingClub #PlusSizeSewing #PlusSizePatterns #BipocSewcialist #BlackMakers #BlackSewist #StyleAtAnySize #PlusSizeOOTD #EffYourBeautyStandards #PlusSizeFashion #FatFashion #FastFashionSucks #SlowFashion #IMadeIt #MakingStuff #MeMadeOOTD #FreePattern #ChangeOfPlans

natalie.mortimer.50
Crap pic but this is another of my makes #soiultimateshiftdress #memademay

littlemousesews
Found this fabric, knew I needed to own it and that it would make the perfect shift dress. Simple lines and the heavy structure of the fabric allow the print to really shine. Last time I made a shift and added inseam pockets the dress sat weirdly so this time I just added mammoth patch pockets over the side seams. No attempt was made at pattern matching at any point (standard practice here). I love a sleeveless shift dress all year round - just add tights and a cardigan and you're good to go. Sew Over It has some brilliant customer service 🤗 I'd originally bought the Ultimate Shift Dress pattern years ago, made it up and the dress was always just a bit too fitted for me. Emailed once I'd seen they'd expanded their size range (up to a 57" bust and 60" hip) and they immediately sent me the updated files 🎉 I have enough fabric left over to remake the same dress down the line when this one wears out 🥦🩷 Pattern: #soiUltimateShiftDress by @SewOverItLondon sewn in the expanded size range - 18 on top graded to a 20 at the waist and below. The expanded sizing is different to that of the straight sized range (the 18 of the expanded size range matches the 20 for the straight size range). I omitted the back opening and used bias rather than a facing as the fabric is so heavy. There was a little too much gaping under the arms so I unpicked the bias and took in the side seam by 4cm tapering to nothing just below the bust dart. This has caused a slight issue on the back as there is a small pucker / excess of fabric at the armhole but it's not noticeable when the dress is on. Must remember to alter the paper pattern as I love how this fits now...... Fabric: 'vintage' @ikea fabric from 2014 found at @myjetsam in the Newtown Vintage Market - the one in the old theatre. Had the most delightful chat with the seller (Carolyn) about fabric and craft markets to be found in Sydney. If you're looking for some fancy or unique fabric, I'd recommend a visit!

pollocksews
Here are a couple of stills of the @sewoveritlondon ultimate shift dress I made. I used the pockets from the ava skirt and sewed them into the seam because every dress needs pockets right. Fabric from @fashionnfabrics24 #soiultimateshiftdress #sewoverit #shiftdress #sewingdresses #soi #breastfeeding #sewingforbreastfeeding #breastfeedingfriendly #sewicanbreastfeed #sewicanbreastfeedinit #sewing #sewinginspo #ponteroma #sewingwithponte

sewoveritlondon
This week Lisa is talking about how she’s making one of her favourite hacks (a combo of the Heidi, Joan and Ultimate Shift Dresses!) work for winter 💖 What’s your favourite make for wearing at the moment? For the fabric Lisa has used, search “Midnight Botanical” on our shop 🌻 #sewoverit #soiheididress #soijoandress #soiultimateshiftdress #memade #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #ootdfashion

sewoveritlondon
Styling the Marni Cardigan: Our new Marni Cardigan looks great over any outfit 🤩 have a look at how Lisa is styling it with a matching Cowl Neck Top, the Ultimate Shift Dress plus the Nina Trousers and a cropped Ultimate Shift Top for a super chic look. What will you wear your Marni with? Fabric Viscose Knit - Forest: https://sewoverit.com/product/viscose-knit-forest/ #soimarnicardigan #soicowlnecktop #soiultimateshiftdress #ultimateshifttop #soininatrousers #sewoverit 🎶 Wander by iksonmusic

sewrightbrain
After the Epic Fail using Vogue 9343 I went back to @sewoveritlondon. Always a safe bet! #soihaxbyskirt #soialderleytop #soiultimateshiftdress #atelierbrunettefabric #capsulewardrobe #sewoveritstitchschool #soistitchschool