Style ARC Ashley dress pattern review

Pattern Description: 

ASHLEY DRESS: This dress can be made with a ruched designer skirt or, if you prefer a plain pencil skirt. The new interesting sleeve treatment gives the dress style and comfort. Gathers from the neckband and the front side seams allow a gentle shape over the bust. If you choose to use the ruched skirt you will find it very flattering whilst hiding any lumps & bumps. This new length dress can be made fully lined or unlined, the choice is yours.

Based on size 10 pattern measurements:

Bust: 95cm or 37 1/5"

Waist: 76cm or 30"

Hip: 99cm or 38 1/2"

Centre back length: 98cm or 38"

Hem circ: 94cm or 37"

FABRIC SUGGESTION & DESCRIPTION: Stretch silk, stretch crepe or a suitable knit.

Pattern Sizing:

I made the 12

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes, even if I didnt use the recommended fabric

Were the instructions easy to follow?

I didnt understand the split at the back, but am working on my interpretation skills and am sure next time I will. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

The rushing, the VB reference, the seaming, the ruching. everything!

Fabric Used:

A missoni type of poly knit that I bought at the markets in Holland for steal. 

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Change the fabric, left out the zipper, lengthen the skirt, omit the back vent. I also needed to take out a lot of width on the skirt with my change in fabric. 

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes I will, in a stretch crepe from my stash that already has this patterns name on it. I just need to figure out the vent thing 

Conclusion: 

Another fab dress form Style Arc. This dress is very flattering on, and can be made with or without the ruched skirt for a simpler version. 

Style ARC Marita pattern review

Pattern Description: 
This easy fit stylish cowl dress with interesting twist effect at the waist has a high back collar that hugs the neck and falls into a soft cowl at the front. The twist pleat at the waist makes this dress a fashion garment.
Centre back length 100cm / 39”

Pattern Sizing:
I made the 12

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
This dress looks like hard work but it is not. Instructions were very easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
The drape, And the 1 hour sew promise.

Fabric Used:
Acrylic knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I sure will.

Conclusion: 
This is the dress to make when pressured into sewing for other as it it requires very little effort and looks impressive.

Style Arc Georgia Peplum Top

I hardly ever make tops and had been hunting for fabric and the perfect pattern to make a peplum for AGES. Style Arc's version did not have many reviews of it floating around but I trusted int heir great fit and went for it. 
   

After receiving the pattern I still didn't have the right fabric but this came pretty soon when? I happened to pass through Surry Hills and suddenly found myself in the Fabric Store.  A silk remnant 'just'  long enough to make the top with short sleeves was the perfect match and I made the top the very same day. 

Most work went into laying out the fabric on the small amount I had and making the most of the tassle border print. I'm glad I did because my first layout would have me put the seaming right through the knots right at the front.   

I have worn the top a few times now - making it a complete Style Arc ensemble with the April Pant. I haven't reviewed them and the pictures of the pants aren't great, but I recommend this pant also. Easy to put together, and the paneling is very flattering on pear shapes. I made mine using a combination of Ponte 'n Pleather.  rock 'n roll. 

Showing off the Jetson- effect!

Back exposed separating zipper. Maybe I need to take some excess fabric out of the back?


Pattern Description: 
Our peplum top is stylised with interesting dart detail which allows it to be more figure flattering. Make it with or without sleeves. 

Pattern Sizing:
I made the 12

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
They were fine. I didn't really use them ;-)

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I was on the hunt for a peplum pattern and the stylearc version won from the very popular vogue peplum based on Style Arcs reputation of making great fitting patterns. And for the interesting darts. Shame these darts disappeared in the print, but I looove the fit.

Fabric Used:
A silk remnant from the fabric store in surry hills. A bargain and with a great border detail that was a complete surprise to me when I unwrapped the folded fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I used French seams and omitted the centre front seam. I also used an exposed and separating zipper in the back.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Absolutely! More in print and definitely one in a plain fabric. And I may even amend this to be a dress!

Conclusion: 
Highly recommend this top