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The little black dress, with a wink of purple! When Lindsey gave me a sneak preview of Know Me ME2032, I just knew I would be sewing it. Just like her popular drapings on Instagram, this pattern has her signature peekaboo neckline and seams in place of darts. Those pattern pieces were perfect for color blocking and adding a little jazz to my LBD. Afterall, I am a colorful girlie! In linen, this dress feels miraculous on hot summer nights. The little splits at the thigh show off just a bit more leg at the mini length - love it. I added length for #sewingtal[...]
Oh no, I sewed it too big! Crap, now my me-made is way too small! If you want to know why you're sewing clothes that don't fit the way you expect, you need to understand ease. Put simply, ease is the difference between your body measurements and the full measurements of a finished garment. Total ease combines the comfort and aesthetic of clothing and, in my opinion, it's the single most important measure of design. Let's define ease so you can use this concept to create clothes that fit your body and style. What is fitting ease? Fitting ease, plus we[...]
