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I've been wanting to move my blog away from Blogspot for a while but could never be bothered to actually do it. This week was the tipping point though, and I've now fully migrated over to  https://patsypoomakes.wordpress.com/ . The blogspot address will remain here but all new posts will only appear at  https://patsypoomakes.wordpress.com/ .  There are lots of reasons for the move but my biggest one is how hard Blogger has made it for people to subscribe to receive new posts via email. It's such a basic requirement but apparently, they think it's too much to offer.  I'm basing this purely on how I myself prefer to consume this stuff. I can't be arsed with feed readers anymore and emails are easy and convenient. When I receive one, if I fancy reading it, I will click through to it and, if not, I'll just delete it. Another reason is the spat between Google (owners of Blogger) and Instagram/Facebook/Meta. I don't even know if this is still the case anymore ...

{Tilly and the Buttons} Stevie dress

Hello again!
I have such a massive backlog of finished stuff to share here that I probably could get away without sewing until the end of the year! We went gallivanting around New England a couple of weeks ago and I was on a mad mission to sew a crap tonne of stuff before we went. Funnily enough, the project I'm sharing today was not one of the ones I made for my holiday...
Only because the new Stevie pattern by Tilly and the Buttons came out just before we were due to go and I didn't get a chance to whip one up to take with me.
However, I saw to it just as soon as I got back home and felt like my brain could handle sewing again. Unfortunately this only happened last weekend - damn you, jetlag!
Tilly and the Buttons Stevie dress (1)
Isn't it cute? It's a super simple dress and top pattern but I love it so much. It's very loose fitting but it doesn't look frumpy. I think that's largely because it isn't quite as loose around the chest. I love the cuffed sleeves and the bow detail at the back is just gorgeous! It's a perfect pattern for beginners.
Tilly and the Buttons Stevie dress (1)
This version was always going to be a test garment. I made it in a super cheap polyester that has been in my stash for about 2 years. It's a bit clingy though so I'm crossing my fingers that I won't get lots of electric shocks if I wear this once the weather cools down. I think it'll look really cute with tights or leggings and some nice ankle boots.
Tilly and the Buttons Stevie dress (1)
Had it not been for the fabric, I would've been able to get this dress finished in just a couple of hours. It was quite slippery to handle and it frayed a lot as well. I ended up french seaming the sides because I was worried overlocking it wouldn't be enough to make it last.
I made my usual T+TB size 3 and I'm very happy with it. I might lengthen it a little for the next one  though. I can't wait to make a top or 2 out of it as well. I think it'll be a perfect substitute for a t-shirt. And, as it's so quick to make, I can see a few more Stevies in my future.
Tilly and the Buttons Stevie dress (1)
The bow closure at the back is probably my favourite detail of this pattern. And the best thing about it is that I can get it on and off without untying it, so I can make sure the bow looks nice before I put it on. ;)
I also like that the facing is stitched down a couple of inches in from the edge. It's hard to see on mine because the print it so busy but it keeps the facing down and gives a nice extra detail around the neckline.
Tilly and the Buttons Stevie dress (1)
All in all, this is a real winner and I can't wait to make it again.
And again.
And again.
And again. :)

Pattern: Stevie by Tilly and the Buttons
Version: dress 
Size: 3
Changes: none
Fabric: polyester
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