I love the simplicity of their designs and the way their garments are executed. This pattern is super simple but I really love it. It comes from this book:
Here's a line drawing of the pattern from the book:
This is a photo from the book I found on Pinterest.
See what I mean by super simple?
This one, is by far my favorite. I used a cotton that was prepared for ice-dying, and I had a blast dying it last summer. I love the colors and the pattern. No two pieces ever turn out the same so this was a lot of fun for me!
Using the book as a guide for my sizing, I decided to go with a large and whoa-boy it was HUGE!!! I took about two inches off each side seam. I would say I ended up with somewhere between a small and a medium. With a pattern like this, I think it is better to err on the side of caution and cut it a bit bigger as you can always take it in.
You'll notice on this version that I decided to have exposed bands at all the edges: neckline, armscyes, and lower hem. I didn't want my fun fabric to hide on the insides!
If you have the right bra, this is a bra friendly design.
After this success, I decided to lengthen the pattern about 12" and make a dress.
This time I used this shocking pink linen!
The hubby thinks this looks trashy, but I don't. What do you think?
To me, it is perfect for lounging around on a super hot summer day, or wearing it to run errands.
If you've never tried M & M patterns, do give them a try! I am going to make the skirt next from the book I showed at the beginning of this post.
Happy sewing!
Sue
Hi Sue—the fit on these is great! Yours are more inspiring than M&M’s I think. I have the book but haven’t braved any of the patterns yet. I don’t think the pink one looks trashy at all, but being short, it does look quite casual/beachy. A contrasting hem border would dress it up. But that fit! ����
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica! This pattern is a great one for a first try as there are few pieces to trace off! I love the idea of a contrast hem border! The fit too is quite easy to alter. I highly recommend trying this! Did I also mention that it takes very little yardage so it is perfect for small amounts in your stash or new purchases?
DeleteIt’s going in the sewing queue!
DeleteSO cute on you and I am loving your hair <3
ReplyDeleteAw thanks! I really love this as well!
DeleteHubby's always think things look "trashy" lol As soon as my husband says that I mentally/automatically delete it from my opinion albumn :) It doesn't look trashy at all! I love it. I've often read how M&M's diagrams/pictures do little to flatter their patterns - it's almost a miracle they sell any at all yet when they're made up WOWZA - so well drafted and simple and wearable. Love both your versions!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathleen! I will have to start hitting the delete button when he comments in a less than stellar opinion. He doesn't have to like everything I wear/make as I don't love/like all of his garments!
DeleteI do agree with you on M & M's visuals of their patterns...glam it up a bit!