Category: Casual Dresses
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Style Arc Hope Dress
Sometimes you happen to fall in love with a make even before you’ve got to the sewing part. That was the case with this dress, as soon as I saw my gorgeous fabric, I was transported to a sun drenched beach and was picturing a flowing dress with big statement sleeves to show off the…
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Another Montana Midi Dress
I absolutely loved my last Montana dress (you can read the review here https://thewheeliestitcher.co.uk/2024/02/24/style-arc-montana-midi-dress/ ) so when I was planning a dress to wear to an upcoming evening wedding reception it wasn’t difficult deciding on a pattern. The Montana dress from Style Arc is perfect because it’s so comfy to wear having such a loose…
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Style Arc Montana Midi Dress
I was really excited when I saw this gorgeous Viscose Challis fabric from Minerva’s Exclusive Collection called Caveprint Connections as it was exactly what I had in mind for an upcoming event. I was envisioning a dress that could be dressed up with a jacket, or dressed down with a cardigan and then could just…
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The Montdale Dress
Here’s my second make from Jenny Rushton’s new book ‘Sewing the curve’, it’s the Montdale dress. This is such a lovely easy dress to make, and back in the summer when we were taking the photos it was lovely to have such a cool comfy dress to relax in. The Montdale can be made as…
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The Savannah Dress
One of the most frustrating things about being a wheelchair sewer is a project that initially fits perfectly well on the mannequin (who is stood up) but then not so well when actually worn seated. Unfortunately this is the case with my latest make, the Savannah Dress. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very wearable,…
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M8340
I’m totally back in my comfort zone with this latest make. I have to confess that jersey is one of my favourite fabrics to work with and most definitely to wear. Ever since Minerva launched their new viscose jersey range I had been dying to try it. I was very kindly gifted this fabric as…
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The Tatum Woven Dress
I’m so happy to finally be able to share one of the projects I’ve been working on in the background. This is The Tatum woven dress from Style Arc and the pattern launches today! I was so fortunate to be sent this pattern prior to launch. The Tatum pattern has a button through front, collar & half…
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M7116 A perfect summer dress
I finally get to share with you my summer dress, which has been made for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been waiting for some sunshine to be able to show it off to its best advantage, it just didn’t seem right photographing it on a dull miserable day. I used a gorgeous cotton sateen…
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TATB Lyra Dress
I know, I’m late to the party, as practically everybody else has already made a Lyra dress, but here is my version made using Botanic Garlands viscose challis from Minerva’s exclusive collection. (I was very kindly gifted the fabric as part of Minerva’s Ambassador program). I absolutely love this print, it reminds me of beautiful…
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Another Edith Top and Skirt
I enjoyed my last make of the Edith top and skirt from Dhurata Davies so much that I couldn’t wait to make another set. This time I chose Animal Song, a loop back French Terry from Minerva’s exclusive collection. I was very kindly gifted this fabric as part of their Ambassador program. I love the…