Josephine Sews

What can I say - it's a free pattern so I went for it.  I made the View D version.  Initially I was a bit hesitant because of the spaghetti straps (need the right bra) and I wasn't sure if it would hang too low on my chest (don't want to show any cleavage), but I was pleasantly surprised.   View D I've been waiting on a strapless bra order to come, but since it looks like it's not coming any time soon, I decided to improvise and tuck my bra straps in so you can's see them just to get some pictures in this cute little dress.   How I Did It I wanted to get the optional strap hardware so I could make the straps adjustable, but I could not find anything at my local fabric store. To my surprise, the fit is just about perfect (need to add a smidge more width in the chest area) as is the strap length.  I did not need to make the straps adjustable 😁. Fabric My fabric has been in my stash somewhere around 10 - 15 years.  It is some kind of polyester or rayon b...

I was given the opportunity to test the Protea Curve pattern and because of another project I only had a couple of days to left to sew it.  Being the slowest sewer in the world, I was stressing out because I did not know if I would have time to finish it.  This was such an easy sew - it was needless worry. I love this dress on me - both versions.  Depending on what day it is and my mood, both versions are my favorite - just not on the same day😁.  Honestly I think this version would look good on any body type. I get so many complements when I wear these dresses, particularly version 1.  Version 1 Version 2 - The Bohemian How I Did It There were no surprises per say with this pattern.  I do PDF patterns almost exclusively so putting it together was easy.  Both are the C Version. Because I was in a panic and I didn't think I had enough fabric I ran to my local JoAnn's and bought some 60" wide tencel I believe.  I ended up returning it because I real...