Dress – Page 2 – TipStitched

I can make that! Border Print Dress

By: TipStitched May 1, 2018August 15, 2018

Dress, Sewingborder knit, copycat, drafting, dress, I can make that, inspiration, ITY, Michael levine, recreate, tracing, using your clothes for patterns14 Comments

I love copying RTW clothes!

Reversible Wrap Dress – McCalls 7745

By: TipStitched April 19, 2018August 15, 2018

Contests, Dress, Sewingbagged lined, contest, cotton, denim, double cloth, hi-lo, pattern review, pattern review contest, reversible, stripes, topstitch, wrap8 Comments

Double sided fabric means reversible garment.

Bold Striped Duster: Simplicity 8546

I love the style of shirtdresses, but I very rarely wear them. For one they are usually made with cotton fabric and I hate to iron (which is one of the reasons I love to sew with knits). Also since I’ve started sewing they’ve just seemed like to much work to make…collars, cuffs, buttons and…

The Mimi Dress Redux

By: TipStitched January 30, 2018September 14, 2018

Dress, Sewingbatwing, beyonce, fashion inspiration, indie pattern, inspiration, inspiration dress, jersey knit, mimi dress, modification, pdf pattern, so sew def, zipper16 Comments

When I first blogged about the Mimi Dress, from SewSewDef, I said I had another one planned. And here it is! I was inspired by a picture of Beyonce in a gray suede zipper trimmed wide neck dress to replace the button band with a zipper. I debated between using a leopard print sweater knit…

The “Patrice” Dress

By: TipStitched December 7, 2017December 6, 2017

Dress, Sewing, TipStitchedcopycat, inspiration dress, ITY, knit, knit dress, pattern hack, pullover dress, ruching, ruffle, tutorial1 Comment

When inspiration becomes reality – a pattern hack.

The Mimi Dress – SewSoDef

By: TipStitched December 5, 2017September 14, 2018

Dress, Sewingbatwing, dress, holiday dress, knit, mimi g, neck band, pdf pattern, ponte, pullover dress, SewSewDef, snaps6 Comments

I loved The Mimi, from the September/October issue, as soon as I saw it. It’s a simple batwing dress designed for knits that can be both dressed up and down simply based on your fabric choice, accessories and shoes.

Comfy and Cute – Sweatshirt Dresses

The fall season is definitely upon us and the winter is quickly approaching. During these chilly/cold months I love to feel comfy and warm but I still want to look casual chic. Lets face it – the comfiest outfits aren’t always cute. Thankfully McCalls released M7688 just it time to provide four different “fashionable” takes…

Two Versions of Mama Leilani

By: TipStitched November 11, 2017

Dress, Sewing, Topadjustable straps, denim, dress, indie pattern, mommy and me, narrow hem, pattern tester, peach patterns, silky, tencel, tie straps, topLeave a Comment

I really enjoy pattern testing and my experience working with Marina of Peach Patterns was no exception. I had the opportunity to test their first womens pattern the Mama Leilani Dress and Top pattern (there is a coordinating girls version). Peach Patterns is based out of Sydney, Australia, which explains why I am rocking this newly…

Wine Floral Maxi: McCalls 7561

Who doesn’t love a maxi dress? I mean they are great for spring, summer and fall. I never seem to have enough but my go to maxi patterns have been McCalls 7121 and 6744, but I when Maggie Elaine shared her version of McCalls 7561 on Instagram I decided I needed one too.

Criss Cross Color Block – McCalls 7538

By: TipStitched September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Dress, Sewingblack & white, color block, full skirt, ITY, knit, M7538, McCalls, pullover dress, Swing dress2 Comments

A great dress with tons of options!

Pattern Review’s Sewing Bee Round 2

By: TipStitched September 21, 2017September 25, 2017

Contests, Dress, Sewingcontest, knit, LBD, M6886, M7542, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, pattern review, scuba, Sewing Bee, Sleeve Challenge, trumpet sleeves, week 25 Comments

So I entered this years Pattern Review Sewing Bee! You wouldn’t know that unless you follow me on Instagram (so if you missed it follow here), but that’s my fault as I entered Week 1 at the very last minute. And by last minute I mean I cut and sewed my entry the night before…

Simplicity 8264: A Fabric Mart Guest Post

By: TipStitched August 29, 2017September 1, 2017

Dress, Fabric Mart Fabricista, Sewingcollar, denim, dress, fabric mart, Fabric Mart Fabricista, floral, Guest blog, invisible zipper, mini dress, ruffles, S8264, Simplicity4 Comments

Can you believe how fast summer is flying by? It’s almost Labor Day! So despite the fact that it has been insanely hot here in the southeast and will likely stay that way weeks after the “unofficial end of summer” it’s almost time for me to start sewing for fall. If you have followed me…

Blue Floral Flounce Dress: McCalls 7046

By: TipStitched August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

Dress, Sewingbodycon, bright, cotton jersey, double flounce, fitted dress, flounce, gathers, M7046, McCall Pattern Company, narrow hem, ruched waist, ruching, summer 2017, zig-zag13 Comments

This bright blue floral flounce dress has been in the plans for years, but I finally made it.

New Favorite Wrap Bodice Dress: New Look 6301

By: TipStitched August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Dress, SewingB&W, fabric mart fabrics, full skirt, ITY, ITY knit, knee length, neck band, pattern review, pleats, pullover dress, side tie, three quarter sleeve, wrap bodice6 Comments

This wrap bodice dress is a winner!

Fabric Mart Guest Post: Jumping on the Bandwagon: Vogue 9253

By: TipStitched August 5, 2017August 8, 2017

Dress, Sewingdeep v, fabric mart, fabric mart blog, fabric mart fabricista post, ikat print, ITY, maxi dress, plunging neckline, sash, summer 17, V9253, vogue, vogue patterns9 Comments

I finally jumped on the Vogue 9523 bandwagon! I love it!

Stretch Dashiki Dress: McCalls 6886

By: TipStitched August 1, 2017August 8, 2017

Dress, SewingAfrican fashion, African print, bodycon, dashiki, M6886, McCalls, mccalls 6886, stretch dashiki, TNT, tried and true8 Comments

Many sewists list McCalls 6886 as a tried-n-true pattern. I am one of them, my lastest version is in this great stretch dashiki.

What I’ve Sewn: 2017 Second Quarter Recap

This quarter I’ve sewn up 14 different projects for myself and others! Wanna see what I made?

Red Hi-Lo Shirt Dress: SewSewDef Katie

By: TipStitched June 29, 2017August 8, 2017

Dress, Sewingbell sleeve, collar, hem facing, hi-lo, Katie, Katie shirtdress, linen blend, MimiG, SewSewDef, sewsewdef mag, shirt dress, snaps16 Comments

My first shirt dress! I love this hi lo loose fitting shirt dress by SewSewDef.

Fabric Mart Guest Post: Sky Blue Dress – Vogue 1550

This month’s post features a special person, my mom! As soon as I saw Vogue 1550 I thought of her.

A Tried and True Review: McCalls 6886

By: TipStitched June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

Dress, Sewingalter, bodycon, dress, hacks, M6886, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, mccalls 6886, mod, modification, TNT, tried and true11 Comments

Anyone who has been sewing clothing for anytime has likely sewn or heard of the TNT (tried-and-true) McCalls 6886. So why is M6886 a TNT pattern? Well it’s so simple! Can be made with as little as two pattern pieces (View D & F) Can be sewn is 1-2 hours Can be easily graded for those…