Designer Stitch – Allie Wrap Skirt

This pattern was released just as seemingly every fast-fashion outlet was bringing out these crossover mini skirts – so perfect timing for me to make my own.
This pattern was released just as seemingly every fast-fashion outlet was bringing out these crossover mini skirts – so perfect timing for me to make my own.
This was my first Adrienne Blouse from Friday Pattern Company and all I can say is that it was love at first sight. I seriously love this top and the opportunities the enormous sleeves provide for hiding snacks and contraband in.
I feel like the Mira Dress is the most popular pattern from Fibre Mood. I’ve seen so many fantastic versions of this dress that I needed to make my own. I’m not a huge fan of loose dresses but I hoped that this viscose from Milliblus would have enough drape to fall nicely.
This is the ideal summer dress. It is loose and flowy without being so loose and flowy that I could fit a 110-inch flat-screen TV under there; it has fun features AND it covers bra straps – ideal I tell you!
Time for a 60s miniskirt! This is actually my toile/muslin – I wanted to test the pattern before cutting into my good fabric. I think it’s wearable though, perfectly imperfect 😀
Arlette, how I wanted to enjoy sewing you…
First thing’s first: I love the final result! I wear this skirt constantly and the issues I had were not 100% down to the pattern. I also really like Fibre Mood. It’s a lovely sewing community, the patterns are always super wearable and the instructions are usually solid.
However, I want to be honest and the truth is that this project was a small nightmare.
I loved the design of the Adrienne Blouse from Friday Pattern Company from the second I saw it. It has statement sleeves, a fitted bodice and is a quick and easy sew – what’s not to love?
I was lucky enough to get to test the Designer Stitch KeeLin Top and Dress and it came at just the right time to prevent the ‘oh no, winter’s coming’ blues.