With summer just around the corner, I have put together a selection of sewing inspirations to make with Patternette’s customisable patterns. Short dresses, long dresses, jumpsuits, with or without sleeves, patterns, plain colours, etc… all inspired by the greatest international designers. You’ll find information on the options to choose from, the length of fabric required for each project and any pattern modifications to make. The hardest part will be choosing!
MIDI & MAXI DRESSES
Zimmerman-inspired dress
Fabric: Peony Bouquet Viscose OR Gentian Viscose
Length: about 1,20 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions: Extend the skirt to midi length & make a belt.
Finishing tips: Cut the skirt back piece and top back piece on the fold of the fabric since the garment will be fastened with buttons.
Fernandez-inspired dress
Fabric: Linen Blush
Length: about 1,40 m
Sewing supplies: Wooden belt buckle without a prong & 13 buttons
Modifications / additions : Extend the skirt to midi length & make a belt.
Finishing tips : Cut the skirt back piece and top back piece on the fold of the fabric since the garment will be fastened with buttons.
Aaizél-inspired dress
Fabric: Sisley crepe
Length: about 1,90m
Sewing supplies: 80 cm visible or invisible zip
Finishing tips : Place the zip in the back, starting from the collar
RIXO-inspired dress
Fabric: Pearl Peach Gold Poppy by Penelope®
Length: about 3 m
Sewing supplies: visible or invisible zip – 80 cm (back) OR 60cm (side).
Alex Perry-inspired dress
Fabric: Crêpe blanc cassé
Length: about 2 m
Sewing supplies: 80 cm visible or invisible zip & 6 buttons (cuffs)
Finishing tips: Sheerness when dealing with a white fabric is almost impossible to avoid. To overcome this, I advise you to sew a nude lining or slip dress.
MINI DRESSES
Alice + Olivia-inspired dress
Fabric: Silk Brocade OR Aqua Grey Viscose
Length: about 1m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip (side fastening).
Modifications / additions:Add spaghetti straps which are criss-crossed in the back.
Finishing tips:Cut the skirt back piece and top back piece on the fold of the fabric and sew an invisible side zip.
Lisa Marie Fernandez-inspired dress
Fabric: Linen Blush
Length: about 1,20 m
Sewing supplies: Wooden buckle without a prong & 80 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions : Add a belt.
Agua by Agua Bendita-inspired dress
Fabric: Off white viscose with floral pattern
Length: about 1,60 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip (side fastening).
Modifications / additions: Shorten the midi length of the skirt to mini length & shorten the length of the sleeves by half to make a short version. Raise the elastic marking 5cm higher than on the original pattern.
Finishing tips :Cut the back pieces on the fold so that you can sew the zip on the side.
Faithfull the brand-inspired dress
Fabric: Plain ramie
Length: about 1,40 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible (side fastening).
Modifications / additions: Lengthening the sleeves by approximately 10 cm (excluding seam allowances for hems) & add a belt.
Finishing tips : Cut the back pieces on the fold so that you can sew the zip on the side.
Les Rêveries-inspired dress
Fabric: Crepe with floral pattern on a pink background
Length: about 1,60 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip (side fastening).
Reformation-inspired dress
Fabric: Satin duchesse
Length: about 1,80m
Sewing supplies: 80 cm visible or invisible zip & 6 buttons (cuffs)
Finishing tips: Place the zip in the back, starting from the collar
JUMPSUITS
Le 17 Septembre-inspired jumpsuit
Fabric: Moroccan silk crepe
Length: about 1,60 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions: Add spaghetti straps. Cut the trousers front piece without the fly.
Finishing tips: The spaghetti straps must be very long (full fabric width) then cut in half to make tie straps.
Charo Ruiz-inspired dress
Fabric: Titiane broderie anglaise
Length: about 2,20 m
Sewing supplies: Belt buckle & 60 cm visible or invisible zip
Modifications / additions : Lengthening the sleeve by about 10 cm (not counting the seam allowances) & adding a belt. Cut the trousers front pieces without the fly.
Finishing tips : Cut the back pieces at the fold to attach the zip on the side. Rather than hemming the sleeve to insert an elastic, place the elastic about 4 cm from the hem to achieve the ruffled effect on the sleeve.
Rivet Utility-inspired dress
Fabric: Off White gabardine
Length: about 1,80 m
Sewing supplies: 60 cm visible zip
Modifications / additions : Cut two top front pieces, cut the top back piece on the fold, make belt loops & a waistband. Cut the shorts front pieces without the fly.
Finishing tips : Place the zip on the front. Keep the top button placket if you want a flap to hide the zip. Otherwise, remove the front button placket. You can also assemble the collar without the collar stand.
Zimmerman-inspired dress
Fabric: Satin Flower Gabardine
Length: about 2 m
Sewing supplies: belt buckle & 13 buttons
Modifications / additions : Cut the top back piece on the fold, make belt loops, a waistband, and safari flap pockets. Remove the fly from the shorts pattern and extend the top button placket down the shorts a bit.
Nanushka-inspired dress
Fabric: Nude faux leather
Length: about 2,80 m
Sewing supplies: 8 buttons
Modifications / additions : Cut the top back piece on the fold, make belt loops, a waistband and flap patch pockets. Remove the fly from the shorts pattern and extend the top button placket down the trousers a bit.
I hope you liked this selection and that it will give you inspiration for your next Patternette projects… Don’t forget to share your creations on social media by tagging
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