I purchased this stretch suiting at Stonemountain & Daughter in Berkeley, California last year. I’m attracted to plaid fabrics but don’t often buy them because I don’t enjoy sewing plaid. The process of cutting out the fabric takes me FOREVER and I’m nervous the entire time. Once the last piece is cut I heave a sigh of relief.
I looked through my patterns for a dress that would be appropriate for plaid and didn’t have too many pattern pieces. I came up with this dress in the May 2017 Burda Style magazine. I found the style simple and sophisticated.
The pattern is well drafted. The instructions were more detailed than normal for Burda Style. I like that the dress is fully lined.
With this dress I’m officially on my way to sewing fall/winter clothes.
Very nice! Jumpers are always fun, and this one has a lot of style. Great heels too!
Thank you Karen.
Your dress is gorgeous! Excellent job of matching plaids and the pattern choice is perfect.
Thank you Star.
Beautiful! You did an awesome job and it looks great!! š
Thank you.
That’s really cute! Simple for the plaid but still with some interesting design lines. I love the way you’ve styled it.
Thank you Amanda.
What a great dress!
Thank you Jennifer.
Lovely dress. I am a perfectionist about plaids (and stripes) matching, so you understand about holding your breath during the cutting out phase. It was worth the effort!
Thank you Cynthia.
Looks great, Lucy! Rather contemporary style choice for plaid suiting, but it works wonderfully! Lovely layout and matching of your plaid, too!
Thank you Joan.
Gorgeous. Oh my goodness, that pattern matching! Well done.
Thank you!