Marguerite Dress review

This is another great pdf pattern from Sew Over It, the style of the dress is just perfect for the summer and the boat-shaped neckline and floaty skirt means it’s lovely and cool. The gathers at the waistline either side of the waistband a very pretty and easy to do. The grown-on sleeves mean there’s no fiddly sleeve insertion/easing although the cuffs do require a little bit of concentration. I didn’t follow their method for the in-seam pockets as I have my own tried and tested method. The hem length was perfect for me as I don’t like to show my knees.

I bought the fabric on a trip to India last year, it was sold to me as a cotton but the way it felt, handled, ironed etc I think it’s actually a rayon which is one of my favourite fabrics to work with and has just the right drape for this pattern.

I cut a size 14, using the finished garment measurements to guide me and it fits very well. I used exactly the amount of fabric it said was needed for a 14 (2.5m of 140cm wide) although the print on my fabric was directional (I didn’t want sideways birds on my waistband!) so I couldn’t follow the suggested layplan exactly. If you were using a non directional print you might be able to get away with a bit less.

Overall a very satisfying make and pattern and I’ll definitely be making more.

Total sewing time (not including cutting out the pattern pieces and fabric): 6-7 hours