9/18/2023 0 Comments Shift dress pattern![]() ![]() The A0 pattern also came with my email address printed in bold large font on top of several lines which I needed to cut through (it was printed over the top of the sizes in the upper half of the size range). I’ve never had this problem with an indie sewing pattern before and it could readily have been solved by a more thoughtful distribution of the “line styles” amongst the sizes. It was very difficult to distinguish between the sizes. I printed the A0 version and was dismayed to see that sizes 6-18 of the pattern were all drawn with varying lengths of dashes. This was my first time sewing with a Wiksten pattern and there were a few things I thought were a bit lacking. So much so that I was pretty much cursing this dress as being a horrible potato sack right up until the moment that I finally put it on at the end, added the waist tie and promptly fell in love. ![]() Ok, I gotta say, that while I couldn’t love the end product of this Wiksten Shift Dress more, there were a number of things that bugged me in the sewing stage. There won’t be any changes I make for next time! So I chose my size based on my bicep measurements and, in the end, I couldn’t be happier with how it fits all over. I read this post on Wiksten’s website, suggesting that the bicep measurement is actually one of the most important, as you really need enough ease around the arm, whereas the rest of the dress has a more flexible fit. I read some reviews before sewing suggesting that it tended towards being too big and Wiksten is known for an oversized aesthetic so I was a little bit nervous in selecting the size. My Wiksten Shift Dress is a size 16 and I think the sizing is spot on for me. For reference, after pre-washing, my fabric had shrunk to 105cm wide and I just managed to squeeze this Wiksten Shift Dress out on 3.2 metres of it. For the yoke panel at the back, I used t his cotton/nylon lace from The Fabric Store. My Wiksten Shift Dress is sewn from t his lovely flax embroidered cotton from Ray Stitch. I’ve seen some lovely versions in feature stripes, in particular. The joys of a simple sewing pattern is that, sometimes, it can really be an opportunity for a beautiful fabric to shine – and I definitely get this vibe when looking at some of the Wiksten Shift Dresses out there. I am, frankly, a little bit in love with it! Ridiculously comfortable and perfect for warm weather. ![]() My Wiksten Shift Dress is amazing, right? FOR COMMERCIAL USE PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL.The Wiksten Shift has definitely been one of the ‘hit’ patterns of summer 2019 in the online sewing community – so here’s my take on the Wiksten Shift Dress. TERMS OF USE: THIS PURCHASE ALLOWS YOU TO MAKE AS MANY ITEMS AS YOU LIKE FOR YOURSELF OR AS GIFTS. Suitable Fabrics include: Any light to medium weight wovens: cotton and cotton blends, linen and linen blends, rayons, satin. WE ALSO INCLUDE A FREE DIGITAL SEWING PLANNER WITH YOUR PURCHASE!!!! The pattern offers layered size options so you can choose to only print relevant sizes, and is formatted for US Letter and A4 paper sizes.There is also and A0 size file for copy shop printing, and a projector friendly file. THIS IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE PDF SEWING PATTERN. ![]() Best part of this already great pattern – no Shoulder option features a lovely, feminine frill/ruffle. The dress/top features french darts, shoulder darts, and a beautiful boat neckline. SEWER, but will be just as enjoyable for a more EXPERIENCED SEWER. This pattern is a great option for the NOVICE With 3 different design and two sleeve options to chooseįrom, you can make a dress or top for any occasion. Work or play, casual or cocktail, with the right choice of fabric, this versatile pattern can take you ![]()
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