THE HEMLOCK TOP BY E+E TURNED INTO DRESS

If you have been following my blog I think you already know I love Elegance and Elephants Patterns. The Bubble Pockets Shorts (Heidi is improving this pattern and it will be available again very soon)was actually the first indie pattern I bought and it is still among my favorite designs! I’ve sewn my first pair of Bubble Pocket Shorts last summer and, a month later, I flipped them into rompers for Flip This Pattern contest. Then I’ve sewn this colorful Spin Skirt and it has turned out so simple but gorgeous… This pattern is now my “to go” pattern for simple skirts (I’ve got another pair on my cutting table right now!) Finally, this summer I made a Bohemian Babydoll for Teresa and love it! Once again a simple, well draft pattern that fits my daughters to perfection!

So when Heidi asked me to sew any pattern from her new Fall Collection I had to say yes!

The Pattern: The Hemlock Top by Elegance and Elephants. Since I am trying to start sewing with knits I picked the Hemlock Top but Teresa needed a knit dress she could wear during the winter with leggings so I’ve turned it into a short dress. I love the simple but stylish design of the pattern and this dress was so easy and fast to sew! As usually, Heidi’s instructions are perfect and, even if I am not very used to sew with knits, I think I did a great job with her help. I love the overall fitting and I have to confess I can’t wait to try the original pattern! I actually am waiting for some gorgeous fabric from this shop to arrive to start sewing!

Fabric/Notions: Main fabric is a nice polka dot knit in blue and turquoise from my local shop (Ouro Texteis) and, for a little bit of fun, I added a couple of details in a gorgeous Liberty of London woven fabric. While the shoulder ruffles are from the original pattern and are perfect, the kangaroo pocket is self-draft and, next time, I might have to make it slightly bigger…

It is still too hot in Portugal to wear long-sleeved dresses but I know this drees will be worn again and again in the cold winter days!

Finally, I've got good news: all Elegance and Elephants' patterns are on sale (1$ off) until October 24th. Use the coupon code TOUR at the check out!

(Enough photos, now!)