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A little autumnal color palette inspo for the Cinc

A little autumnal color palette inspo for the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress ♥️

From orange and blue block print to bright red to wine colored floral, this recap of beautiful dresses gives me all the warm Autumn tones I’m loving right now 🍂

Featured above:

1-3: @fromlittlestitches

4-6: @whelanmaria

7-9: @blooddrunkandfullofcheese

Thank you so much for helping me test this sewing pattern and allowing me to share your beautiful creations! 🙏😘❤️

The #cinchmeimdreamingdress sewing pattern can be found via the link in my bio 🪡

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

Here is a first: NEW BLOG POST! Last week I post

Here is a first: NEW BLOG POST!

Last week I posted a question box on my story asking people “What are your questions about the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress?”

I received some amazing questions ranging from pattern adjustment inquiries to hacking inspiration options. I always spend a significant amount of time answering these questions, giving the best possible help I can, and providing as much information as I feel is necessary to understand the answer.

After sharing the answers on my stories, I was asked if these will be available anywhere else for easy reference. And now I finally have a good answer to THAT question!

Let me introduce you to my first “official” blog post:
Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress Q&A

Link in my bio 💕

If you are curious about adjusting the pattern further than what is included in the instruction booklet, then definitely check out the blog post! There are illustrations and detailed instructions for raising the neckline, making the pattern more “petite” friendly, and how to go about doing a SBA (Small Bust Adjustment).

I also talk about the different printing options included in the pattern, two different reference images for future hacks I would love to try out, and how I would use elastic instead of drawstrings within the channels of the dress.

It is definitely a juicy blog post so make sure to check it out!

If you are a newsletter subscriber, today is the last day to use your top secret discount code 👀

Have any other questions?
Happy to answer them! Who knows, maybe I’ll even make another blog post…

#cinchmeimdreamingdress

If you want to sew this dress too, then comment “BEAUTIFUL” to be sent a discount code to your DMs to use on the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress sewing pattern ♥️

This is definitely my current dream dress style. My style constantly evolves, but when designing this dress it really ticked all of the boxes.

I wanted something with sleeves so it can feel more “professional” when needed.

I wanted something with a V-neck because I personally get really warm when something is covering my chest too much.

I wanted something that felt both “cool” and “pretty” at the same time, which is difficult to achieve, but I think the slouchy, slightly oversized sleeves and larger neckline trim detail really create the cool factor here. I think the ties and channels with the bows make it very pretty as well.

And finally, I wanted something that could be worn cinched around the waist, but also as a comfy loose frock! If you look at my past posts and reels, you’ll see how the dress looks uncinched, just hanging loosely around the body. It’s also very beautiful!

So the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress sewing pattern was created!! It’s been my go to dress since finishing my samples and I can’t wait to make more, especially some Autumn/Winter versions!

The #cinchmeimdreamingdress sewing pattern can be found via the link in my bio 🪡

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

Have any questions? Drop them in the comments below and I’ll be happy to answer!

Dress it up or dress it down - the Cinch Me I’m

Dress it up or dress it down - the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress is absolutely a workhorse wardrobe staple IMO 👌

The #CinchMeImDreamingDress sewing pattern comes with two views: short sleeves + short skirt OR long sleeves + long skirt. The sleeves can be interchanged to create a short sleeves + long skirt OR long sleeves + short skirt. The result? Four views total 💕

I love the pattern testing process for so many reasons and one of them is getting a chance to see different styling examples of the design! Enjoy this beautiful showcase of how to wear the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress sewing pattern by a few of my absolutely incredible testers 😍

1-3: _.wish_if_you_can._

4-6: @creating.katrien

7-9: @sagemoonstudio

Thank you all so much for helping me test this sewing pattern and allowing me to share your stunning creations! 🙏😘❤️

The #cinchmeimdreamingdress sewing pattern can be found via the link in my bio 🪡

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

From upcycled vintage linens to stripe mash ups to

From upcycled vintage linens to stripe mash ups to deadstock jacquard to double gauze - the fabric inspiration from this tester round up is endless!

The Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress is a perfect canvas for playing with fabric options. Lots of beautiful style lines, options to gather the fabric tightly or let it flow loosely, and slightly oversized billowy sleeves.

The #cinchmeimdreamingdress sewing pattern can be found via the link in my bio 🪡

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

The absolutely incredible pattern testers featured above:

1 & 2: @texasminimalist

3 & 4: @madebyyeppi

5 & 6: @markaley_closet

7 & 8: @tantesummsumm

Thank you all so much for helping me test this sewing pattern and allowing me to share your beautiful creations! 🙏😘❤️

Thank you to ALL of my pattern testers! You always make the process so fun, engaging, and help make the best possible version of the final product. Always so grateful people are willing to share their time and energy with me. ♥️

More photos to come!!! Stay tuned ☺️

#cinchmeimdreamingdress

If you’ve been searching for a woven dress desig

If you’ve been searching for a woven dress design that can transition with your own body fluctuations, then this is the sewing pattern for you!

Comment “YES PLEASE” to be sent a discount code to your DMs to use on the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress sewing pattern ♥️

I love garments that can be worn multiple ways. The Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress provides a perfect design for anyone (I think everyone?) who deals with body weight fluctuation throughout the year, month, or even day! It’s also such an ideal piece for a holiday because it can be dressed up for dinner or thrown on over a bathing suit for the beach. A truly versatile garment!

There are tons of “cinched” waist dresses out there, so what makes this one different? It uses drawstring ties and interior channels around the body instead of elastic. This design detail allows for two styling options: cinched in close to the body for a figure hugging look OR hanging loosely around the body for a relaxed, easy going comfortable look. Both options in one dress design that can be converted WHILE you’re wearing the dress! 🤯

The #cinchmeimdreamingdress sewing pattern can be found via the link in my bio 🪡

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

Have any questions? Drop them in the comments below and I’ll be happy to answer!

Comment “LOVE” if you want a sweet lil’ disc

Comment “LOVE” if you want a sweet lil’ discount code sent your DMs for the Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress sewing pattern ♥️

Let’s talk about fabric and materials needed for the #cinchmeimdreamingdress today!

The Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress is designed for light to medium weight woven fabrics. Choosing a woven fabric below 7oz or 240gsm will yield the best results not only for your comfort, but also for the construction and enjoyment while sewing. Think airy cottons, soft linens, silky tencel or viscose, or satiny silks. Fabrics with a relaxed drape will create a nice flowing dress while materials with a bit more stiffness will provide a more dramatic, structured silhouette. Due to the nature of this design, there are lots of pattern pieces - lending itself to color and print combos! This dress can easily be made combining lots of light-to-medium weight fabrics to make your own unique masterpiece.

The Cinch Me I’m Dreaming Dress uses a substantial amount of bias tape to create the channels within the interior of the body, the drawstring ties that cinch in the side seams, and the bias bound sleeve hems.

There are detailed instructions for creating your own bias tape within the sewing guidelines. You can play around with a contrast or complimentary color pop for these little details, making this dress even more customizable! I also have a YouTube video tutorial specifically for how to make continuous bias tape, if you need more visual help! (Link in my bio to my YouTube channel)

Fusible interfacing is recommended for the neckline to help maintain the shape. Use a light to medium weight woven fusible interfacing designed for woven fabrications.

All of the materials needed and fabric yields are in the product listing on my website as well as featured in the images above!

Size charts are available via the product listing on my website - or - in my story highlight CINCH ME

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

If you think this sewing pattern is a *fit* for yo

If you think this sewing pattern is a *fit* for you, comment “DREAMY” to receive a special discount code for the PDF sewing pattern sent straight to your DMs!!

Today’s post is all about the Fit Description for the #CinchMeImDreamingDress 💕

Size charts are available via the product listing on my website - or - in my story highlight CINCH ME

The pattern includes 2 size ranges:
0-18 B-Cup and 14-32 D-Cup
Hip: 36”-61.5” (91-156cm)

But when selecting a size, there is more to think about than just which size you cut. You want to think about your personal desire for fit! Everyone’s fit preference is different. The way I like my clothes to fit may differ from how you like your clothes to fit! That’s why I work really hard to include a lot of descriptive language, and lots of photos, to help you make your dream dress with your perfect fit 😍

All of the descriptions above are included in the “Fit Recommendations” section of the instructions manual - by the way!

And there are also detailed instructions for how to adjust the sewing pattern for your personal proportions and height 👌

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