Don’t Step on my Blue Suede Shoes!

Style Sew Me just released the Connie Dress pattern.  I knew that this dress would have been really cute in one of my Ankara prints but then I remembered that I had these blue suede pumps and the perfect twill stretch that matched those bad boys. So there it was, I would use my solid twill fabric and the matching blue suede pumps.

I added matching piping to the dress along with a fabric belt and gold trimmings to bring a little life into this solid dress.

Pattern Sizing: 0-14

Per the measurements Mori would fit into a size 8-10 so me being the person who hates sewing a muslin, I was like I will cut a 12 and if I have to downsize there won’t be any issues. Well there was no need to worry about sizing because the would have 8 fit her spot on. How do I know this if I cut out a 12 you ask? What had happened was it was too big and I took the top apart and cut out the 10 and that was a little big, that’s how I found out. I will make her another one because she really likes the dress and I will use the 8. So I say all that to say this, there were no pattern sizing issues. 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except the neckline that I changed

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, although I did not really need them for this dress.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love that there were only a few pieces. I’m not crazy about the skirt seam down the front but it’s not a big issue when it’s all said and done.

Fabric Used:Cotton stretch Twill

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I changed up the heart neckline and I added an exposed zipper that is the length of the dress. I was surprised that Eryn did not have pockets for the dress so I added my own.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes & Yes

Conclusion: Mori was loving this dress and wants me to consider using this pattern to make Brides maid dresses for her friends wedding. I will  most definitely made another dress. Make sure you check out her Connie & Camryn Patterns. Eryn also has a YouTube channel with loads of tutorials for her patterns and everything in between

-Michelle @ ThatBlackChic.com