Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Pattern Highlight: The Laurel Dress

Hey there folks!
Just wanted to share this great pattern with you from Colette Patterns!  The Laurel dress is a simple shift dress pattern, easily accomplished by the beginning seamstress.  I love how the Laurel loosely hugs your curves, making it the perfect dress for work or even a date night!  I've got to make this in shift dress, and even the blouse version is calling my name.




Version 1 with slightly ruffled sleeve cuffs.

Version 2, with front pockets.

Version 3, Blouse version.

Wear it tucked...

...Or untucked!

Flattering at every angle!

Sleeves hit at the elbow for comfort and style.

Zips up nicely with an invisible zipper for a clean finish.



Visit my The Paper Dart's Etsy shop to purchase your own copy!  

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Thanks for reading along!

-Andrea









Tuesday, June 18, 2013

New Colette Pattern! Hawthorn is in the Shop Now!

Now I'm so excited to bring you the latest pattern from Colette Patterns!  The Hawthorn dress and peplum blouse is the cutest little number on the block.  The block of sewing patterns that is...



I'm loving the pointed collar detail and the flattering fit!  I basically want to make this pattern in every available option at least three times each, so that I can never stop wearing the Hawthorn.

Available in my Etsy shop, The Paper Dart, now!







Thanks for checking it out!

Warmth,
Andrea
https://www.etsy.com/listing/154345576/sewing-pattern-hawthorne-dress-and