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Sewing Tidbits is the sewing blog written since 2013 by Delphine, the co-founder of Just Patterns.
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After a year of work, I’m so happy to finally be able to re-introduce the Linda Wrap Dress! I’ve loved this pattern since day 1, aka 2017 when it was first released. So when I started working on upgrading Linda, I was committed to doing right, no matter how long it would take.
Read MoreCompared to previous years, 2018 was relatively calm for me. I didn't move across any ocean and I didn't birth any human! But I did experience significant changes, some that were to be expected and some that were completely unexpected. On the expected side, my quiet and smiling baby turned into a determined, not to say very stubborn, toddler committed to climbing onto everything (especially me). On the unexpected side, two major changes of responsibilities in my day job have have considerably increased my workload.
Read MoreDear Readers
To keep celebrating the relaunch of our Linda Wrap Dress, we want to give a shout out to the amazing seamstresses that are part of our Pattern Development Group. Running a pattern business can be tough sometimes and even if there are 2 of us, we often come up with questions we don't have straight answers to, such as "Do people want to have seam lines printed?", "Are the instructions clear enough?". This is why having a sounding board is so great! We currently have 24 people taking part in our group and their input is not limited to sewing the gorgeous version you will see below. They are full of insights and strong opinions, which we love!
But let's look at their Linda Wrap Dresses for now. One thing we really love about this pattern is that it looks great on so many figures. It's a dress that will do an amazing job at showcasing a fancy wool or silk crepe! Since the testers have sewn their dresses we have updated our grading, I will therefore refer to the new size. For instance, the first dress below was old sizing 38 but now it would be considered a 40, so let's just say size 40!
First up is the gorgeous work of Anneloes! Unfortunately she doesn't have an online sewing presence, which is too bad because her sewing is amazing! She used size 40 and a cupro crepe with a nice drape. Drape is super important for this pattern, we cannot emphasize this enough... She made no adjustments except switching the buckle for a D-ring and adding 6" of length at the hem because she's 6'2. Hello #sewingtall friends!
Another lovely dark version is the one sewn by Kirstin from Small Bobbins. You can find Kirstin on Instagram and on her blog. She’s already sharing pictures of our next pattern that she’s currently testing, so you can get the scoop! She used size 40 and a black shirting fabric. She didn’t make any adjustment except for the length since she wanted her dress short!
Sue of Beautifull Handmade made this very nice version in size 36 and she also changed the buckle for a D-ring. You can find Sue’s sewing on Instagram and she also recently launched sewing patterns! She wore her Linda Wrap Dress for a job interview and she got the job, congratulations Sue!! She wore her Christy Slip Dress underneath and the result is perfection!
Hilde can be found on Instagram as Hi.Hilde. She used size 46 in a gorgeous blue peachskin and made no changes to the pattern except for the closure. She’s also wearing our Kate Bias Top underneath!
As you are starting to see our testers seems to have been struck by the same inspiration lightning. Tara of Five of Hearts Studio is very close to Hilde’s. She sewed size 40 in a mystery fabric from her stash with no modifications to the pattern. She also changed the closure to a D-Ring.
Moving on to our testers who elected burgundy as their color of choice, we have first Jess of Jess Sews Clothes. You can find her on Instagram and on her blog. She used size 46 for the bodice and 44 for the skirt. She removed some fullness at Center Front and used a poly-crepe that unfortunately gave her trouble but we think the final dress looks fab!
Georgia of Ginger Stitch used size 40 for the bodice and size 42 for the skirt portion. She used a wool flannel and didn’t make any other changes to the pattern. You can find her on Instagram and she wrote a blog post about her Linda Wrap Dress!
And last but not least is Shauni from Magnificent Thread. Shauni made size 44, and her experience pushed us to update the grading. We were already hesitating but her version ended up so big that she couldn’t wear it as a dress for the wedding she was attending. However, we think she had a stroke of genius when she decided to wear it open like a coat over her jumpsuit. Seriously, how chic does she look?? You can find Shauni on Instagram and read the story of Linda becoming a jacket on her blog!
We cannot say how amazed and grateful we are for the amazing ladies part of our development group, they did an amazing job!! We hope that you'll agree with us and don't forget to get your pattern!
We are so glad to introduce you to the Linda Wrap Dress 2.0. In addition to upgrading the look of the information package like we did for the Stephanie Skirt, we decided to make additional changes based on the amazing feedback of our development group.If you purchased the pattern before the update, you should have received an email with the link to the new files. This is what is new:
Updated grading: while we really thought that the Linda was to be worn very loose, we realize that most of you are more comfortable in a slightly more fitted dress. Thus, we moved the grading down one size. For instance, on the old version of Linda, if you used size 42, it is now labeled as size 44 in the new version.
Cleaner pattern pieces: we removed the seam lines, to help making the pieces clearer. We also changed the print marks so that pages are less busy.
Less pages in the print-at-home format: a benefit of sizing down the pattern is that it now prints with less pages, the letter format requires 28 pages (versus 32 in the old version) and the A4 format 27 pages (30 in the previous one).
The new information file contains fabric recommendations and a PDF layout for our 4 printing options. We have also added technical illustrations of the belt construction to the Resource Page since it seems to have been a bit problematic for sewists.We very much look forward to hearing your thoughts about the changes! Tomorrow we will be back to show the work of our testers, they all did an amazing job.As a thank you for your trust and patience, we would like to offer you 15% off the Linda Wrap Dress sewing pattern, valid until the end of November. Simply use the code UPDATEDLINDA15 at checkout in our Etsy Store!
First, let me thank you for your reactions to my last post. I received lovely messages in the comments, on Instagram, and by email. In addition to people volunteering to become part of the Just Patterns Development Group, I had some great discussions about sewing, patterns, and fashion!
Read MoreAfter literally months of teasing on Instagram, we are thrilled to finally release our newest sewing pattern, the Linda wrap dress! This dress is a favorite of both Eira and I as it is the perfect garment to be dressed up and yet still comfortable. Add the Linda to your handmade wardrobe and we promise that it won't ever let you down!Our wrap dress has a relaxed fit with gathers in the front and the back of the bodice and skirt. The sleeves feature a with a two piece placket and a cuff closed by a button. Their mid-length makes it a perfect choice all year round to wear in the office to fight the freezing A/C in the summer and or the crazy over heating radiator. They provide coverage but won't get in the way!
It's truly the details that make this dress special. The bias cut collar sitting at the base of the neck. The super practical side pockets and the double top stitching elevate a wardrobe basic to a special piece that you will reach for over and over.The cream color sample shown is made from a heavier 4 ply silk, while the black one was made from a wool blend crepe. Both fabrics are characterized by a nice drape, therefore we recommend woven fabrics with body and drape for this pattern.The waistband has an interesting a belt closure. We recommend a 35mm metal buckle but we can't wait to see what creative alternative solutions you are going to come up with. Seeing your interpretations is the best part of designing sewing patterns! For the eyelets, you can use 2-piece metal ones with the ring (they provide a cleaner finish on both sides and the eyelet alone, or you can embroider them just like buttonholes. If you are in the New York City area, we recommend going to Jonathan's Embroidery.
The dress pattern is currently available from size 34 to 46 (see our size chart for more information). The pattern includes:
a layered PDF with 4 printing options (30 pages in A4, 32 pages in letter Letter, 2 pages A0, and 2 Pages for US Copy Shop 36"x48" and 30"x42");
a cutter's must;
a suggested order of operations.
We strongly suggest that you make full use of the layered PDF files and print only the size your need, as we include as much information as we can directly on the pattern pieces.
Our patterns are meant for dressmakers who already know the basics of sewing but if you need more help to sew your dress, our dedicated resource page is available. We can't wait to see your versions of the Linda dress. Don't hesitate to reach out to us by email or on Instagram @just_patterns #lindawrapdress!
