Well - I am going to try and do a regular feature on that very thing. Each week (or as often as I find inspiration) - I will post an item of clothing available for purchase along with a pattern that would give you a similar version for a fraction of the price.
Fun right!
Want to play along? let me know and I'll set up a linky tool for next week.
But for now, last week I saw this *hot* little red number available at Ginger and Smart.
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| Ginger and Smart Dash Dress |
One look and I saw the pattern in my head - McCalls 5845
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| McCalls 5845 |
It is listed on the McCalls website as being out of print (Boo Hoo - why do they do that!) - but hey you might be lucky at find it at you local pattern supplier/fabric store.
If you want to see it made up there are a number of reviews on Pattern Review.
Before you say - Ugh! External darts - What on earth were they thinking - take a deep breath and give it a try - they are a really cute feature!
I have made up this pattern in a Stretch Sateen and it sews up beautifully. I did make a muslin and had to take in the hip curve a little as well as drop the neckline about 1" - I think I could have taken it more. Sorry - I have zero pics of this one as they were all taken on someone else camera and being 8 months pregnant I can't go and try it on. But I promise that once it fits me again I will do a proper review!
Now I want to make it in red!
I seem to always be saying this too. I do like your idea of linking in with patterns - hard to find sometimes but I do like a good hunting expedition.
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