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Welcome to my blog! I created ‘The Ravel Out’ to capture my makes while I unravel my sewing ideas, one stitch at a time.

Ravel (out)

verb

  1. unravel; untangle.

  2. undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads).

Fibremood Tammy Hack

Fibremood Tammy Hack

I am a big advocate of putting your own twists on sewing patterns. From little adjustments to major ones that can totally transform a project into an incredible craftwork. I see patterns as a guide or gateway to unlocking your creativity while making garments that fit you. So here I am again with a simple but beautiful hack. This time, the pattern I played around with was the Fibremood Tammy dress pattern. Let’s get into the details.

PS. I made this garment as part of a paid collaboration with Fibremood + Polytex Stoffen + Mettler Thread

Pattern: Tammy by Fibremood. It is actually a dress pattern with a V-shaped ruffle bodice, side ties, and an A-line shaped skirt with a zipper in the back.

Size range: It goes up to 57.5” in the bust

Fabric: I use 100% viscose crepe by Polytex Stoffen. A list of fabric shops that carry their fabric can be found here.

My body measurements: 41.5” bust, 34.5” waist, 44.5” hips

Size made: Size L

Hack details/Pattern adjustments made:

  • I shortened and cut the front and back pieces to my desired top length

  • I lengthened the top side panel to match the new front and back length (I did not cut out a bottom side panel since I wasn’t making a dress)

  • I took off 1 inch in the width of the ruffle pattern piece for moderately sized, less dramatic ruffles

  • I cut the sleeves as is but created a channel for the elastic 3 inches above the hem

  • I ignored the side tie details in the dress pattern and did not cut out those pieces (i.e. tie and casing pieces)

  • I eliminated the zipper and made a keyhole feature with a loop and button instead

I think it turned out really cute. The texture of the fabric made it even more gorgeous in my opinion. I am glad I gave it a try. It’s always a win when a pattern hack turns out even better than imagined.

Happy Sewing,

Sylvia XOXO



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