dress – TipStitched

I’m a Fabricista: Beaute Jadore Swing Dress

By: TipStitched May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

Dress, Fabric Mart Fabricista, Sewingbeaute j'adore, chambray, denim, dress, Fabric Mart Fabricista, fabric mart fabrics, feautured, Johanna, so very jo, Swing dress, tencel2 Comments

Voluminous Swing Maxi Dress

Bad Fabric and Pattern Pairing: McCalls 8084

By: TipStitched May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

Dress, Sewingbubble crepe, crepe, crepe satin, dress, elastic waist, featured, leaf print, m8084, McCalls, pullover, satin, semi fail, telio6 Comments

Not the best of results.

Made by a Fabricista: Simplicity 8330

By: TipStitched March 28, 2019April 1, 2019

Dress, Fabric Mart Fabricista, Sewingdress, fabric mart, Fabric Mart Fabricista, featured, invisible zipper, LBD, lined bodice, little black dress, neck band, ponte, S8330, Simplicity5 Comments

Can you believe I didn’t have a LBD in my wardrobe? What kind of sewist am I? This had to be remedied fast. Thankfully Fabric Mart had this amazing black ponte in stock and I was perfect for S8330! The pattern does call for woven fabric, but with consideration a woven garment can often be…

Epitome of Comfy Chic: Kommatia Harry

By: TipStitched July 26, 2018May 4, 2020

Dress, Pattern Test, Sewingasymmetric, curved hem, dress, featured, indie pattern, ITY knit, kommatia, panel fabric, pattern testing, pdf pattern, shirttail hem8 Comments

Who doesn’t love a outift that can be dressed up and down?!

Tropical Summer Dress: McCalls 7774

By: TipStitched July 5, 2018August 15, 2018

Dress, Sewingdress, featured, in seam pockets, joann, M7774, McCalls, rayon, summer, summer 18, tropical8 Comments

I feel in love with this tropical rayon print and bought all they had.

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!

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…

Coral Floral Girls Sundress: McCalls 7079

By: TipStitched November 28, 2017June 14, 2018

Girls, Kids, Sewingdress, floral, gathered skirt, girls dress, knits, LA Finch Fabrics, liverpool knit, McCallsLeave a Comment

Not sure why I never got around to sharing this look, but better late than never. After first trying liverpool knit from Finch Fabrics to make McCalls 7046 I fell in love with it. Apparently so did Miss Socialite because she wanted to know when I was going to make her something with it. I…

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…

Chevron Dress: Ana Dress by Suco

By: TipStitched September 19, 2017June 14, 2018

Girls, Kids, SewingAna Dress, B&W, chevron, dress, girls, girls dress, interlock, pattern tester, Suco by Susanna5 Comments

What a great dress for babies to tweens from Suco by Susana.

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…

ModKid Wren Dress+Crop Top

I jumped at the chance to be a tester for the Wren Tank Dress + Crop Top pattern by Modkid because I love a 2-n-1 outfit. The dress can be worn alone or with this adorable crop top. The dress features a knit bodice for easy pull on wear while the gathered skirt and crop…

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 true13 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…

Gingham Off the Shoulder Dress – McCalls 7543

By: TipStitched June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

Dress, Sewingdress, gingham, m7543, McCalls, off the shoulder, pockets, tie sleeve5 Comments

Easy breezy summer dress

What’s up next?

By: TipStitched June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Sewing, Sewing Listdress, McCalls, mimi g, sewsewdef mag, Simplicity, swimsuit, to sew list, upcoming projects, what I'm working on, whats up next7 Comments

Here’s what next on my sewing table.

Weekend Pattern Haul

By: TipStitched April 25, 2017April 24, 2017

Haul, Pattern Haulamazing fit, cynthia rowley, dress, joann, McCalls, pants, pattern hacking, Pattern Haul, pattern sale, project runway, rebecca vallance, Simplicity, tunic, vogue8 Comments

Joann had a great pattern sale this weekend with McCalls, Vogue and Simplicity pattern on sale! I certainly hope you took advantage of it because I sure did! I will add that I am proud of myself for not going overboard! Here’s what I bought. First of all I was surprised and pleased that my…

Floral Spring Dress: McCall 7503

Spring is the start of dress season for me. I love dresses, they make me happy! I also love this Mint Floral Dress.

Little Red Dress: Vogue 1513 a Fabricista Post

Obviously, the first thing I thought about for this late January post was a red dress for Valentine’s Day. My original plan was to whip up one of the new McCalls early spring patterns, M7534. It looks like a fairly simple pattern that could be whipped up in a time for Valentine’s Day for…