The Sydney Dress By Designer Stitch Patterns

Have you seen the new Sydney dress from Designer Stitch patterns. Sydney is perfect for your flowy woven fabrics, I used this beautiful viscose from www.abcfabric.co.uk to create my dress. I used the shorten length but also comes in a longer length as well, short sleeves and pockets. You do have the option to make longer sleeves as well. Has a button up bodice to easy to get on. I love how this turned out, and thinking with some tights and boots will make a great winter dress as well.

Check out the Sydney Dress by Designer Stitch:  
https://designerstitch.com/shop/sydney-dress/?affiliates=195 #AD

    

Design Details:
Sydney features a beautifully drafted two‑piece shirt collar crisp, clean, and perfect for showcasing your favourite cottons, linens, or yarn‑dyed stripes.
The front shoulder princess panels create gentle shaping through the bodice, while the separate button wrap adds a tailored finish and makes construction approachable for confident beginners and seasoned sewists alike. A back yoke anchors the shirt‑style design, offering structure and a smooth fit across the shoulders.
Below the bodice, Sydney flows into a two‑layer gathered tiered skirt, creating soft movement and a flattering drape whether you choose the 60cm or 80cm length.

Sleeve Options
Sydney includes three sleeve styles, making it a pattern you’ll return to again and again:

Long sleeve with placket + cuff for a classic shirt‑dress look
3/4 sleeve with soft elastic hem for relaxed ease
Short sleeve for warm‑weather simplicity

Each option is thoughtfully drafted for comfort, movement, and a polished finish.

Lengths & Fit
Choose between 60cm and 80cm lengths to suit your style from a breezy everyday dress to a more dramatic tiered silhouette. The bodice offers gentle shaping through the princess seams, while the skirt provides relaxed movement without bulk.

The Diana Tiered Top & Dress By Ellie & Mac Patterns

Today I wanted to share my latest Diana Top from Ellie & Mac patterns, which I made with a square back neckline to match the front. Really simple I just followed the front neckline onto the back bodice. Sleeveless with the flutter top option along with the ruched neckline. Super cute and perfect for the warmer weather. I used this really cool denim look jersey from www.abcfabric.co.uk , It comes in 2 different colour ways. This pattern comes with loads of different options from top to dress and different sleeves.

Check out the Diana Tiered Top & Dress pattern here:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/diana-tiered-dress-pattern?aff=1359 #AD

Fabric: https://abcfabric.co.uk/products/pink-floral-grey-denim-look-jersey-per-metre

 

This pattern features loads of options - Sleeve Options:

• Sleeveless
• Sleeveless with single or double flutters
• Short Sleeves with elastic hemline
• 3/4 Sleeves with shirred detail
• Long Sleeves with shirred detail

Neckline Options:

• Square Neckline
• Ruched Square (diamond) Neckline
• Crew Neckline
• Scoop Neckline

Skirt Options:

• Flutter Top Length
• Peplum Top Length
• Mini Dress Length
• Knee Dress Length
• Midi Dress Length
• Maxi Dress Length
• Optional Inseam Pockets

The Rhosyn Crop by Petite Stitchery Patterns

Have you checked out the Rhosyn crop, dress and bodysuit pattern from petite stitchery patterns. It's a super cool one shoulder top, I love the asymmetrical bodice with shoulder strap a very on trend style right now. I used this lovely soft cotton jersey from www.abcfabric.co.uk.
You can also add a shelf bra for more support. What option would you like first, top, dress or bodysuit?

Options & Features Include:
- One Shoulder Bodice
- Longline Crop Top
- Mini or Knee Dress with Full Circle Skirt
- Bodysuit with Shelf Bra & Snap Placket
- Cup Sizes A-G/H (up to +5” FBA)

Check out the pattern here:
https://petitestitchery.com/products/adult-rhosyn-crop-dress-bodysuit... #AD

  

Turn the Ellie & Mac Jennifer Dolman Tie-Front Top into a Dress - An Easy Little Hack!

Turn the Dolman Tie Top into a Dress – An Easy Little Hack!

Hello my name is Ashley from London and I wanted to share a super simple hack for turning the Dolman Tie Top into a dress, and I love how easy this modification is.

Check out the Jennifer Dolman pattern here:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/jennifer-tie-front-dolman-top-sewing-pattern... #AD

To start, I copied the Dolman Tie Top pattern. Then I measured on my body to decide how long I wanted my dress to be. Once I had my desired length, I simply followed the side seam lines from the original top and extended both the front and back pattern pieces by 40 cm.

I didn't add any extra shaping at all, just continued the lines straight down from the original hem and drew in a new hemline. That's it! Such a quick and easy pattern hack.

And here is how my Dolman Tie Dress turned out!

After trying it on, I noticed I had a little extra fabric in the back. To see how it would look with a more fitted shape, I pinned out the excess using two darts. I really liked the result, so I measured how much fabric I'd pinned out and added the darts to my pattern.

My darts ended up being 18 cm long. I marked my waistline, then measured 7 cm above and 11 cm below that point to create the full dart length. Once I marked and stitched the darts, the back had a much more fitted look.

After adding the darts, this is how the dress looks.

You can see that's it's brought the back on and removed the extra fabric.

So now you have two ways to wear your Dolman Tie Dress:

Leave it as is for a relaxed, boxy fit.

Add two back darts for a more fitted silhouette.

I hope you enjoy this simple but effective little hack! If you give it a try, I'd love to see your version of the Dolman Tie Dress. Be sure to share your makes, I can't wait to see them!

The Sammie Set By Petite Stitchery Patterns

Happy Saturday, today I'm sharing another Sammie Set from Petite Stitchery, but this time I went for the shorts with side ties and pockets along with the crop top and ruffle and side ties. Soon as we got this navy & white corded gingham I knew it would be perfect for this pattern. I love mixing the different size ginghams together, perfect holiday set.

This pattern is packed with versatile options so you can create a wardrobe full of unique looks. Choose from a high scoop neckline, a relaxed boxy fit, and either a plain or ruffled bodice with crop or top lengths. Customize your closure with front, back, or side ties, with the side tie option featuring a beautiful keyhole back detail. Pair your top with shorts, floods, or pants, all featuring stylish side slits with optional slit heights, inseam pockets, and your choice of high or mid rise. Add an optional modesty panel for extra coverage on front tie styles, and enjoy fully enclosed seams for a polished finish. Designed with cup sizes A–G/H (up to a +5" FBA), this pattern makes it easy to create a comfortable, flattering fit.

Fabric from www.abcfabric.co.uk
Navy and White 1/4" and 1" corded gingham

Check out the pattern here:
https://petitestitchery.com/products/adult-sammie-set?ref=vkprnwx9z0 #AD

The Sammie Set By Petite Stitchery Patterns

Here is the new Sammie set from Petite Stitchery. Grab your woven fabrics and pick which style you will make first. Sammie is a boxy fit tank top with options you can do front ties, back ties or side ties like mine, top comes in crop or top length and with the crop you have a cute ruffle to add. For the bottoms you have shorts, floods, or Pants length with side ties. I made the top length with side ties and flood length bottoms. I use this beautiful cotton broderie anglaise which I used the scalloped edge as my hem and love how it turned out.

Fabric from https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcfabric

Check out the pattern here:
https://petitestitchery.com/products/adult-sammie-set... #AD

The Adeline Ruched Front Woven Dress/Top from Ellie and Mac

Meet the new Adeline Ruched-Front woven dress/top from Ellie and Mac patterns. It's arrived in time for summer. I made the dress with the ruffle bottom and did the option to add a split in the front and love how it turned out. You have a tie up front ruched detail and the back bodice is shirred so its easy to get on and off. I used this lovely floral georgette for my dress and I also made the top version in the beautiful viscose both from ABC Fabric.

Will you be making the top or dress first?

Check out the Adeline Ruched Front Woven Dress/Top from Ellie and Mac:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/adeline-ruched-front-woven-top-sundress... #AD

The Styla Adelaide Set By Styla Patterns

Another great pattern for summer has landed, meet the new Styla Adelaide set from Styla pattern. This can be worn out as a summer set or even PJ's 😁. Adelaide is designed for woven fabrics, lots of options from top, shorts, pants and nightgown dress. You have the option to add a ruffle hem to the top or nightgown. There is an elastic casing in the back so easy to get on and off. I made the top and shorts in a crepe fabric from ABC Fabric, I went for the strip crepe for my top and a plain burgundy marocain crepe for my shorts. I will definitely be wearing this out in summer, I love how it turned out I even made a matching hair tie. What option will you make first?

Fabric from www.abcfabric.co.uk

Check out the Styla Adelaide Set By Styla Patterns:
https://littlelizardking.com/products/styla-adelaide

  

The Jade Woven Dolman Top & Dress By Ellie and Mac

Meet the beautiful new Jade woven dolman top and dress pattern. Designed for woven fabrics, Jade is available in three lengths and features a relaxed dolman silhouette, an adjustable front split neckline, an optional waist sash, and a faux front placket that gives the look of buttons without the sewing hassle.

I made the above-the-knee dress version in this gorgeous viscose fabric from ABC Fabric. It's a wonderfully versatile design that's perfect for warm summer days, and just as lovely layered with tights and a cosy cardigan when the weather turns cooler.

Check out the Jade Woven Dolman Top & Dress by Ellie and Mac:  
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/jade-pleated-woven-top-dress-sewing-pattern... #AD

   

The Tatum Twist Top by Made For Mermaids

Today I'm wearing my new Tatum Twist top from Made For Mermaids. It's their new pattern that is on sale right now, Tatum comes in different lengths from crop, top length, mini and dress. It's a unique one piece front twist on the off the shoulder side. It also comes with the options of built in shelf bra, plus an optional inner lining. I love that you can wear it a few different ways from one strap on the shoulder side and off the other shoulder, or both sides off the shoulders. I used this beautiful leopard wet look jersey from ABC Fabric. It's a great fabric that can be worn as a casual look or dress it up for a night out.

Check out the Tatum Twist Pattern here:
https://www.madeformermaids.com/product/tatum... #AD