Sewing a dress – and with a plus-size pattern, at that – was a dream of mine for a long time. With my dress Roosmarei, which can be wonderfully sewn from jersey or non-elastic fabrics, it has finally come true!
Sew a dress – a dream called "Roosmarei" :)
Something special has happened: And it has to do with the new "Dress Roosmarei" sewing pattern.
To be honest, I could never really warm up to dresses. I usually just didn't feel comfortable in them, and for years I avoided sewing or buying dresses for myself. That this could ever change: Unimaginable.
And now it has happened. I have fulfilled a little dream of mine and designed a dress in which I simply feel comfortable. And the best part is that I can sew it myself.
Make sure to read my post on tips & info on patterns for curvy figures!
That I can share this dress – and perhaps this feeling – with you means the world to me. That’s why I’m so happy that "Roosmarei" is finally here – I couldn't wait any longer! Especially because the weather is giving us the perfect reason to sew a beautiful dress right now :)
Can beginners also sew this dress?
In my easy-to-understand instructions, I show you step-by-step how you can easily sew this beautiful dress yourself. To ensure you can follow along well, I also show intermediate steps throughout. This way, you can work through everything at your own pace and sew your dream dress!
What fabrics can you use to sew the dress?
No matter what fabrics you sew it from: Roosmarei will become a favorite piece all year round, wanna bet?
The dress has a simple but incredibly well-fitting cut. In this way, it charmingly hides little bulges. The rounded hem skillfully accentuates your curves and makes you look incredibly feminine.
You can sew the dress from any elastic fabric.
Very suitable options are, for example:
- Sweatshirt fabrics*
- French terry*
- Jersey fabrics*
- Ponte di Roma or viscose jersey*
- Velour fabrics*
- Velvet jersey*
If you would like to sew Roosmarei from woven fabric, i.e., non-stretch, inelastic materials, you should choose the pattern one size larger.
What else do I need for sewing?
- color-matching sewing thread*
- fabric scissors*
- iron
- marking pen* or tailor's chalk*
- sewing machine
- optionally overlock/coverstitch machine
I snagged the lovely blue swan jersey* during my last visit to Stoffe Hemmers in Lübeck.
I sewed the dress for myself in size 42. I am 1.83 m tall. :)
For the photos, we chose a truly magical place in sunny Schleswig-Holstein: The ancient Guly Thingplatz north of the Schlei. Swaying wheat fields, mysterious giant trees, and powerful rocks. Magnificent!
Is the pattern also available in plus sizes?
Of course! That is exactly what I designed it for! It fits both slim and curvy women – and thanks to the cleverly placed bust darts, the dress has a beautiful shape! This allows Roosmarei to fall loosely and casually while still flatteringly following the lines of your body.
You might already recognize the rounded hem from the Shirt Santje and also from our Tunic Tomris!
Can you also sew the dress with a straight hem?
Do you love it straightforward? In addition to the rounded hem, which is finished with a facing, the pattern includes a straight hem that you can simply turn up. In this version, the dress is sewn in no time – and ready to make you look phenomenally good at work, shopping, or on vacation.
Can you also sew the dress with short sleeves?
Logically! The eBook also includes the pattern variations for half, three-quarter, and long sleeves in full size. The pattern in all sizes is included in the ZIP file.
Download quickly and start sewing!
If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me at any time: hilfe@sewsimple.de
Happy simple sewing, your Sabine
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