4 years ago
The thing with sewing patterns, is there are those that create occasion-wear pieces… and then there are those that create wardrobe staples that you’ll make over and over again.
For the #SewnWithNewLook Challenge I chose New Look 6469 and it is a definite staple, and really great one. The shape on this pattern is just absolutely stunning, and the drape that it has in the cotton jerseys I’ve used just makes me want to spend the day swishing and dancing around.
This is a “Just for Knits” pattern, so it’ll need something with a bit of stretch. Stretch garments make up a huge portion of my wardrobe so if you’re someone who is put off by stretch projects give this a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Within the envelope you’ll find 3 different hem line options, 2 different necklines and 3 different sleeve lengths. I made hemline/neckline of view D with the long sleeves on view B. (Never think you have to just pick one view, you can mix and match any of the options shown). The high-low hem isn’t something that I ordinarily go for but I decided to give it a try on the basis I would be able to cut it level to the shorter length worst case… but actually i absolutely fell for this hemline, it just works so well.
This is such an easy sew. Raglan sleeves are such a simple insertion compared to a set-in sleeve and these are finished with a dart at the shoulder to create a lovely bit of shaping. The side seams are then sewn up from wrist to hemline.
The pattern gives instructions for a back zip, which I opted to eliminate. If you are doing the collar option I think you’d have to put it in, but for the binding finish I would recommend tacking up the back and trying it on to see if a zip is required before putting one in. I have found that with the cotton jersey fabrics I used they go on and off with absolute ease, therefore not needing the back zip opening the pattern recommends.
The finishing of the neckline depends on if you opt for the collar or binding finish, I went for the binding as its more my style, it sews on with a traditional binding method. After stitching the hems, the dress is then complete. It is so mad how quick a sew this is.
I made 2 of these dresses consecutively so I could try out 2 different styles. The first using just one fabric for a classic look, and the second using 2 contrasting prints for a pattern clash to really highlight the raglan sleeve and binding finish on the neckline. I love them both, but I think the clashing fabrics one just looks very cool and is so my style. It is so worthwhile playing around with ideas like this and pushing the envelope sometimes. The pattern suggests a stretch velvet which I love the idea of so I may have to try that!
There is only one thing that this dress is missing… pockets! (It’ll come as no surprise to anyone who knows my style as I think everything should have pockets) They would be so simple to insert into the side seams though, I keep an inseam pocket pattern piece pinned to my board to use when patterns don’t include any as they are so easy to insert into anything (including shop bought garments that are missing them too) I’m thinking I’ll add some to mine when I get a chance.
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For the #SewnWithNewLook Challenge I chose New Look 6469 and it is a definite staple, and really great one. The shape on this pattern is just absolutely stunning, and the drape that it has in the cotton jerseys I’ve used just makes me want to spend the day swishing and dancing around.
This is a “Just for Knits” pattern, so it’ll need something with a bit of stretch. Stretch garments make up a huge portion of my wardrobe so if you’re someone who is put off by stretch projects give this a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Within the envelope you’ll find 3 different hem line options, 2 different necklines and 3 different sleeve lengths. I made hemline/neckline of view D with the long sleeves on view B. (Never think you have to just pick one view, you can mix and match any of the options shown). The high-low hem isn’t something that I ordinarily go for but I decided to give it a try on the basis I would be able to cut it level to the shorter length worst case… but actually i absolutely fell for this hemline, it just works so well.
This is such an easy sew. Raglan sleeves are such a simple insertion compared to a set-in sleeve and these are finished with a dart at the shoulder to create a lovely bit of shaping. The side seams are then sewn up from wrist to hemline.
The pattern gives instructions for a back zip, which I opted to eliminate. If you are doing the collar option I think you’d have to put it in, but for the binding finish I would recommend tacking up the back and trying it on to see if a zip is required before putting one in. I have found that with the cotton jersey fabrics I used they go on and off with absolute ease, therefore not needing the back zip opening the pattern recommends.
The finishing of the neckline depends on if you opt for the collar or binding finish, I went for the binding as its more my style, it sews on with a traditional binding method. After stitching the hems, the dress is then complete. It is so mad how quick a sew this is.
I made 2 of these dresses consecutively so I could try out 2 different styles. The first using just one fabric for a classic look, and the second using 2 contrasting prints for a pattern clash to really highlight the raglan sleeve and binding finish on the neckline. I love them both, but I think the clashing fabrics one just looks very cool and is so my style. It is so worthwhile playing around with ideas like this and pushing the envelope sometimes. The pattern suggests a stretch velvet which I love the idea of so I may have to try that!
There is only one thing that this dress is missing… pockets! (It’ll come as no surprise to anyone who knows my style as I think everything should have pockets) They would be so simple to insert into the side seams though, I keep an inseam pocket pattern piece pinned to my board to use when patterns don’t include any as they are so easy to insert into anything (including shop bought garments that are missing them too) I’m thinking I’ll add some to mine when I get a chance.
#newlook #newlookpatterns #newlook6469 #nl6469 #cottonjersey #sewingwithstretch #patternclash #minervamakes #minervabrandambassador #minervamakers #handmadewardrobe #handemadeclothes #isew #isewmyclothes #memade #memades #memadefashion #diyclothes #diyfashion #diywardrobe #dressmaking #sewing #uksewist #sewist #sewists #sewinginspo #sewinginspiration #sew #sewcialist #sewingproject #sewingprojects #sewingideas #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatterninspo #fabricinspo #fashionsewing #seamstress #lovesewing #ilovesewing #sewsewsew #sewersgonnasew #makersgonnamake #memadeeveryday #sewaholic #sewaholics #sewingaddict #sewingblogger #memade #shareyoursewing #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #fashion #fashioninspo #memadewardrobe #sewinglove