"Sewing The Curve": Introducing the Elmley Dress

With this final “Sewing the Curve” pattern reveal, I’m leveling up your skills AND your wardrobe. I’d like for you to meet the Elmley Dress!

In “Sewing the Curve” I cover everything from the very basics through to the five core skills of sewing, and then, how to actually sew your first garments with the help of 6 brand new Cashmerette patterns, including the Elmley Dress. All the patterns included in “Sewing the Curve” are available in a printed packet at the back of the book as well as digital PDF patterns that you can download and print at home or send to a copyshop to print for you.

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Meet the Elmley Dress

This curve-friendly sheath dress is a wardrobe staple that you can take from the office to any special occasion in one fell swoop. Not only that, but the Elmley will take your sewing skills to new heights. You’ll learn how to fully line a dress, insert an invisible zipper, and sew fisheye darts for shaping. Lining a garment helps it to drape more nicely on the body, gives a clean finish around the neckline, and helps it to last longer, so this is a great skill to have.

If you didn’t already know, I love giving you options when it comes to my patterns. So View A has a classic sleeveless sheath silhouette, while View B has flutter sleeves for added fun. Sew the Elmley in wool suiting or cotton poplin for office attire; alternatively, get ready for your next special occasion by making it in brocade or jacquard fabric.