An Easy Breezy Dolly Dress

A review of Fibre Mood Magazine Edition 15

Reviewed by Sew Dainty on 24th June, 2021

This edition of the Fibre Mood magazine contains 12 sewing patterns.

* I was given a preview of the patterns contained in this issue by Fibre Mood a few weeks before the magazine launched, and gifted a pattern of my choice. I will only ever accept a pattern if I feel it will truly fit my style and will be a wearable piece in my wardrobe.

I have to say that as a dress lover I was spoilt for choice, but decided upon the Dolly dress pattern.

It’s a loose fitting A-line dress which gathers around the neckline, removing the need for bust darts. The elbow length puffed gathered sleeves are finished with a narrow cuff and delightfully comfortable even when reaching up (the whole dress doesn’t follow you up)!

In-seam pockets are a useful (some would say essential) part of the dress and the darling neck tie is the perfect width to make a statement.

The dress length is fairly short. I’m 5’2″ and this is the length of the dress with no alterations to the pattern. I will add a couple of inches to my next version.

I used a black swiss dot cotton lawn, but this would be amazing in a chambray, gingham, double gauze or seersucker don’t you think?

My full review can be found over on my blog here , and can find me over on Instagram if you want to see everything that I get up to!

Take care,

Kathy x

 

 

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