Mirroring Suzy Bee Sews - Life So Strange It Should Be Fiction

I think this summer's uniform is going to be the maxi skirt for me! I've been wearing my Gabriola skirt heaps lately so it just seemed natural to make a maxi dress as well. This pattern has a few variations, I made Amber the hi-lo hem version and this is View D with the maxi skirt. So the adjustments; sz20 with d cup 1" fba 1" wedge from back neck alongside of the zipper 2" petite bodice 1" wedge out of bustline length shirring panel on side lowered neckline added waistband added pockets from Simplicity 2588 I'm not overly happy with the bodice, it took 1 tissue fitting and 2 muslins and I'm still not completely happy. Every time I try one of these cup size patterns I end up adjusting the fit more than if I'd started with a basic B cup bodice. This time I started with a d-cup bodice and had to do a 1" fba on the first muslin then had to take a big wedge out of length on the second - its like I need the width but n...

I've been searching for a waterfall cardigan pattern for ages, I have a couple of RTW ones that I wear a lot to work that need replacing. I saw this pattern on Thornberry's blog and it seemed to fit all my wants plus a couple more - its a free download (!!!) and it has princess seams. I cut a sz L and did a 1" FBA. I changed the hem to suit my RTW cardi's, I don't find long cardi's very flattering on me so I like them to sit shorter at the back and sides. The fabric is a thin rayon jersey from Rathdowne fabrics, its sort of a grey/purple/brown colour. I left the front centre hem raw and twin needled the bottom hem. I made it all on my serger except for the hem, its a very quick make! It could do with the shoulders being narrowed next time, but its a casual style and I don't think its that noticeable.