The Shantelle Shirred Top& Dress by Ellie & Mac

The Shantelle Shirred Top & Dress from Ellie & Mac Patterns is here and it’s packed with options for endless summer looks! Choose from a crop length top to midi length dress, with or without shirring. You’ve got everything from delicate cap sleeves to long, dramatic show-stoppers sleeves all the options for everyone.

Shantelle is made for your favourite summer woven fabrics, and if shirring isn’t your thing, elastic can give you the same look. With clear instructions and a helpful video tutorial to guide you every step of the way.

I made the crop length with long dramatic sleeves, paired with some Feel Pretty Pants, using the Ellie & Mac blog hack to add a shirred waistband that ties it all together beautifully with my new Shantelle in this beautiful poly viscose from ABC Fabric.

Which options are you planning to sew first?

Check out the Shantelle Shirred Top& Dress by Ellie & Mac:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/shantelle-shirred-top-and-dress-pattern... #AD

The Gisella Crop Shirt By Ellie & Mac

I'm absolutely in love with my second Gisella Crop Shirt from Ellie & Mac Patterns! This time I went for a different vibe than my oversized puff sleeve version. I chose the crop length with short sleeves, a collar, and a collar stand for a fresh, clean look.

As soon as I saw this pink marble viscose from @abcfabric, I knew it needed to become something cute and here you go.

Have you tried this pattern yet? It has so many options!

Check out the pattern here:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/gisella-oversized-puff-sleeve-shirt-and-dress-pattern...

The Tilde Woven Babydoll Crop & Top from Petite Stitchery

 

☀️ Say hello to my new summer fave, the Tilde Woven Babydoll Crop & Top from Petite Stitchery! I made the mini crop length with the pintuck skirt and elastic back, perfect for warm, breezy days. The peach paisley viscose from ABC Fabric adds a soft, romantic drape. I love the extra details like the sweet front ruffle which gives the bodice a delicate finish, while the side ties allow you to adjust how you like it, fitted or floaty. It’s thoughtful design made for comfort, this one’s definitely coming with me on every sun-drenched outing!

Check out the Tilde Woven Babydoll Crop & Top from Petite Stitchery:
https://petitestitchery.com/products/adult-tilde-woven-babydoll-crop-top... #AD

  

The Gisella Oversized Puff Sleeve Shirt & Dress

Meet the beautiful new Gisella Oversized puff sleeve shirt and dress pattern from Ellie and Mac patterns.

There are so many amazing option for this pattern from short sleeve crop length shirt to elbow sleeves regular length shirt, then oversized puff sleeves with maxi and above the knee length dress. Plus you can have long sleeves, high hip and hip length peplum top and finally you have the option of collar and stand or just stand. I'm In love with this pattern I used this lovely navy spot moracain crepe from ABC Fabric to make the high hip peplum length with the oversized sleeves and just collar stand with no collar and belt which I have added chain loops. Really cool button up front and the option of a belt tie.

Which style will you make first?

Check out the Gisella Oversized Puff Sleeve Shirt & Dress from Ellie and Mac:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/gisella-oversized-puff-sleeve-shirt-and-dress-pattern... #AD

The Summer Swimsuit By Annie Et Ses Couture

Summer has arrived, and that means new swimwear! I chose the Summer swimsuit from Annie Et Ses Coutures, a French company with English instruction. I fell in love with this stunning purple and forest green fabric from ABC Fabric. I wanted to showcase both colours, and this pattern was the perfect choice! Summer comes in both a one-piece and a two-piece option, with the two-piece featuring adorable ruched sides on the bottoms and with a cross over front on the top. If you haven’t checked out this pattern yet, you definitely should!

Check out the Summer Swimsuit by Annie Et Ses Coutures:
https://annieetsescoutures.com/en/products/swimsuit-summer... #AD

The Junie Trousers by Petite Stitchery

Say hello to my go to summer trousers Junie from Petite Stitchery Patterns! Junie comes in both pants and shorts with two cut lines: high or low rise, plus an elastic waistband for extra comfort. You can choose a simple center seam or go for a tiered look like mine. And, of course, pockets!

I'm absolutely in love with these, they have such a boho vibe. I used this gorgeous bubble crepe from ABC Fabric, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. I made the 28" inseam to suit my 5'0" height, opting for the mid-rise tiered version with a cute little front patch pocket.

I've paired mine with the Janie Boatneck Top for the perfect summer outfit!

Check out the Junie Wide Leg Pants by Petite Stitchery:

https://petitestitchery.com/products/adult-junie-wide-leg-pants-shorts... #AD

The Soraya Top & Dress

Exciting news! The Soraya Top & Dress has just been released by Boo & Lu Patterns, and it's a stunning addition to any wardrobe.

Soraya comes in multiple lengths top, mini, knee, and ankle, so there's a perfect option for every occasion. Choose between a simple sweetheart Henley neckline or a romantic gathered neckline, and customize the back with either a bold open-back design or a classic keyhole. You can even opt for one or two slits to add extra movement and flair.

It's the perfect summer or party dress, and I loved making the ankle-length version with a simple neckline, keyhole back, and two slits. I combined two beautiful fabrics that complement each other beautifully a red floral border print ITY paired with pink jersey, both from ABC Fabric. I'm so happy with how it turned out!

Check out the Soraya Top & Dress by Boo and Lu:
https://booandlu.com/product/adult-soraya... #AD

 

 

The Lyra Top & Dress By Boo & Lu

OMG, let’s talk about the brand-new Lyra top and dress pattern from Boo and Lu, it’s absolutely adorable!

Lyra offers both a top and dress style, with the dress available in mini or knee length and the choice of a natural or drop waist. The gentle side ruching adds such a lovely touch, and the tie-back feature allows you to customize the fit perfectly.

I made the top version in an ITY fabric from ABC Fabric, and I love how it turned out! Paired with jeans, it’s the perfect casual look. This fabric works so well for the pattern, giving it a gorgeous drape and comfy feel.

Check out the Lyra Pattern from Boo and Lu:
https://booandlu.com/product/adult-lyra... #AD

 

 

The Nori Peg Pant By Sinclair Patterns

Meet the new Nori peg pants from Sinclair patterns. They are an easy fitting peg style trousers with a relaxed through the hips to keen and tapered at the ankles. You can finish your Nori with a hemmed bottom or finished with a cuff look. You can have front pockets or zippered back pocket, elastic in the waistband for a very comfy fit. This pattern is designed for woven fabrics I used a viscose from ABC Fabric so and they came out great if your looking for a more draped look, and went for a print design you can't really see all the topstitching down the front and back seams.

Check out the Nori Peg Pants by Sinclair Patterns:

https://sinclairpatterns.com/products/nori-peg-pants... #AD

 

 

The Leonie Woven Wrap Dress by Ellie and Mac

Meet the new Leonie wrap top & dress from Ellie and Mac patterns.

Leonie is a true wrap top that comes in different lengths from top with ruffle or top hemmed length to dress mid thigh hemmed to dress above knee with ruffle. You also have the option of sleeves from Short or long/elbow puff sleeve with cuff and long sleeve with cuff but can also add elastic for a tighter look. Get your woven fabrics at the ready, I would recommend something not too structured needs to have a bit of a flow to it. I used this beautiful flat double gauze from ABC Fabric to create my hemmed top length with short puff sleeves which I'm in love with. What style will you be making first?

Check out the Leonie Woven Wrap Dress by Ellie and Mac:
https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/leonie-woven-wrap-top-dress-pattern... #AD

The Fiesta Ruched Top & Dress By Sinclair Patterns

Happy Sunday all, have you seen that Sinclair patterns have just released the new Fiesta ruched top and dress pattern. Comes in different lengths and sleeve options. I made the top length with flutter sleeves in this softtouch jersey for ABC Fabric. I love the front ruched detail which is done with some elastic and the little pleat on the half circle peplum.

Check out the Fiesta Ruched Top & Dress By Sinclair Patterns:
https://uk.sinclairpatterns.com/products/fiesta-ruched-bust-knit-top-and-dress... #AD

The Sunnyvale By Styla Patterns

Summer is coming and I'm so excited! In time for your summer makes meet Sunnyvale by Styla Patterns. Sunnyvale is a two tired skirt, with a mini or mid thigh length and guess what it has built in shorts, so you can spin, walk stairs and your covered. Grab your shirring elastic as it has a shirred waistband which is such a cute look. I used this beautiful Peach viscose from ABC Fabric, sews up really nicely, its light weight perfect for the warmer weather. I paired mine with the Asbury bodysuit also a Styla Pattern.

Check out the The Sunnyvale By Styla Patterns:
https://littlelizardking.com/products/styla-sunnyvale

Padget Trousers & Asbury Bodysuit!

I finished this beautiful set, perfect for summer. I made the Padget trousers from Petite Stitchery they are for knit fabrics but woven work well too. I have paired it with the Asbury bodysuit which I've made into a top and lowered the back neckline a little, using this lovely Orange ITY fabric as it goes well with the orange in my trousers, both fabrics are from ABC Fabric Now time to make some more summer outfits.

Check out the patterns here:

Padget Trousers by Petite Stitchery:

https://petitestitchery.com/products/adult-padget-pleated-shorts-trousers #afflink

Asbury Bodysuit by Styla Patterns:

https://littlelizardking.com/products/styla-asbury