Pattern Revolution presents another bundle! It's a BundleUp opportunity for you to get your self-care sewing on! Today I am reviewing the Hailey Misses by Patty Young of ModKid.
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Hailey Misses
by modkid
Shirt, Tunic and Dress for Women
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
This dress makes me feel GREAT!
I feel fun and carefree in this dress! I almost forgot that little voice in my head that reminds me I'm almost 50 (I'm planning ahead, it happens in 636 days . . . .and maybe 50 is the new black . . .) I believe the thoughts "footloose and fancy free" came to mind as I walked outside to take a few photos on our property.
The woman I want to thank for making me feel pretty today is Patty Young, owner/designer of ModKid. Patty describes herself as a "lover of all things pretty and colorful" on her Blogger Profile. I hope I have complimented her vision for the Hailey Misses.
To learn more about Patty and her beautiful creations, please visit her blog here. You may also like to see her fabric line at Michael Miller Fabrics here.
Let's get to the Pattern now, shall we?!
This PDF Pattern is designed for women, sizes xs - xxl (size chart reflects 30" - 42" bust, 32" - 44" hip). Instructions and pattern pieces are included to make a Top, Tunic or Dress. There are 18 color-coded pages to print, 3 nested pattern pieces to cut. The suggested fabrics are wovens (lighter weight class) or knits.
I went with a knit because I love how well it drapes. And I know it shirrs well too!
This is a fun and flirty design, a v-neck, scoop back, and comfortable sleeves.
I went with a knit because I love how well it drapes. And I know it shirrs well too!
This is a fun and flirty design, a v-neck, scoop back, and comfortable sleeves.
Construction:
I decided to wait to finish the neck and arm sleeves until after I completed basic construction of the garment. I wanted to check the length of the bodice, how it sits on my body, while wearing my favorite bra. Waiting to finish these hems would allow me to make changes to the shoulder seams, if necessary. I also prefer the look of a finished hem/seam.
I did not have to make any changes! Perfect fit!
I did not have to make any changes! Perfect fit!
I also waited to add the shirring after I stitched BOTH sides of the garment.
I am a backstitcher when I shirr, so I was afraid that I would cut into my stitched bobbin elastic when finishing the open side seam -- I use my serger more often than not in a garment like this, so I would probably not pay attention and cut my bobbin strings with the serger blade. I like to shirr in-the-round.
I am a backstitcher when I shirr, so I was afraid that I would cut into my stitched bobbin elastic when finishing the open side seam -- I use my serger more often than not in a garment like this, so I would probably not pay attention and cut my bobbin strings with the serger blade. I like to shirr in-the-round.
I shirred the recommended number of rows for my size. Perfect!
I chose to leave the hem unfinished.
Time to take a few photos!
My Recommendation
YES!! Add this to your BundleUp purchase!!!!A Beginner+ will be comfortable sewing this pattern. It is a quick sew -- about an hour to hour and a half --more if you are a perfectionist and want your rows shirred in the straightest line.
The instructions include helpful guides to choose your fabric, determine stretch (if you chose a knit), how to shirr, other helpful tips relating to the construction of this garment; and, diagrams & photos are included as you read through the instructions.
I will use this pattern often. It is the most comfortable dress I own at the moment!
Thank you Patty Young for this wonderful self-care moment.
I think I'll head to Joann's next time I go to the city. They carry Patty's fabrics, designed for Michael Miller Fabrics!
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Happy Sewing!
gloria june
