Love your videos - here in Australian I’m lucky to have Tessuti shops (actual shops!) the always helpful lady there said you don’t actually need the zip- so I’ve now made 3 of these- no zip required- just goes on over my head- straight size 8 👍
I love your videos, you are such a inspiration. I wish you could do sew along videos, they would be amazing and easy to understand. Love this dress on you and I shall be buying this pattern. 👏
I’ve made five Lois dress and don’t ever put a zip in, this is hugely common with this dress, lots of people find there is no need for a zip. Thank you for taking the time to share
Hi, it really is a super easy pattern to make up, if you have done some basic sewing previously, Tessuti have really excellent instructions, some of the best out there, I am an average size 16, not a huge bust, lots of ppl said they put the zip in on the first one, but never used it, due to the shape of the pattern the skirt area has lots of ease, so I just made one using some basic cotton, I didn’t need the zip, so since then I’ve never put one in, Yorkshire Sew Girl on her YT channel said the same as others have. Also the zip constructions is almost at the end and if you really needed to it put it in, you would be able to just undo the seam and pop one in.
It's a lovely pattern and looks fabulous on you. The thing that puts me off is the zip in the side seam. I am disappointed it only goes up to a size 16. I could grade up at least two sizes but, as I have to make bodice length and full bust adjustments it would become almost a redesigning! It is a shame, I love that dress!
I love this on you! I just went to Tessuti for the first time this week and it was amazing. I didn't even think about this dress, but now of course i want it too! The style is so feminine and comfortable looking. If i come over next yr I def want to come to your shop, I love your videos xx
Thank you for sharing all the details of this dress. It is beautiful! I think I have to make one because the lack of center front and back seams sounds so I intriguing! Your fabric is gorgeous and you’re right, it has a vintage vibe. I can’t wait to see the other Tessuti patterns as I’ve not heard of that company before!
A lovely make Lucy, Tessuti Fabrics are one of my favourite patterns to sew. their Chiarra Pants are a fabulous trouser pattern as well I’ve made 3 pairs in different fabrics and you’re so right they’re really chic designs x
Although I really like this dress I am also in love with the red dress on the body form behind you. I know it is a bit cheeky but can you tell what pattern that is. Thank you
It's perfect on you Lucy! This made me reassess my thinking on this company. I'm just a little concerned with how low the v dips and if I'd unintentionally give people a peep show as I'm a bit bigger in the bust than you. haha Thank you.
I love the style of the Lois Dress. I have the pattern and the fabric to make it, but when I made up a toile, I found the neckline was far too low for me, I am quite busty, so I laid it to one side. I will try again.
It's a beautiful dress Lucy I wish I had watched the video before I put my order in earlier on 🙄 I think it would be a bit low for me but do you think I could make the v a bit higher?? Marie
I have made lots of this pattern, and although I did think … oooh that’s a bit low, I carried on, most ppl say the same thing, and that is although it’s low, the construction of the neck binding means it does not gape, it’s very clever, as even when you bend forwards it sort of stays put, ! When I made the first one, I didn’t have tear away, so used woven interfacing cut in strips and ironed that in, because the interfacing was woven it’s blended into the construction and was great, the next make, I simply stay stitched almost all the edges as so much of this pattern has bias edges. Nothing stretched out or distorted, and that’s my preferred method now, a lot does depend as always on the fabric used.
It certainly is a lovely dress and the spotted fabric makes it so chic. I am curious about how you prevent the neckline stretching and gaping, especially as it's already fairly low? The bias tape doesn't sound substantial enough to stop any stretching.
It was bias strips of the fabric rather than bias tape, but I also stay stitched it (sorry should have mentioned that) The pattern suggests using interfacing I think, but I chose to stay stitch instead.
Tessuti often use tear away vilene strips which I don't have or use but staystitching is a great alternative - thanks for the tip! I've made two Milendas and I love them and their patterns and instructions! @itsnevertoolatetocreate
I’ve made that dress and love mine too! I’m bigger busted than you and it does show some cleavage. Also I didn’t bother to put in the zip, you actually don’t need it as there is enough ease in the pattern to just pop on and off without.
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Love your videos - here in Australian I’m lucky to have Tessuti shops (actual shops!) the always helpful lady there said you don’t actually need the zip- so I’ve now made 3 of these- no zip required- just goes on over my head- straight size 8 👍
I love your videos, you are such a inspiration. I wish you could do sew along videos, they would be amazing and easy to understand. Love this dress on you and I shall be buying this pattern. 👏
It's the perfect dress for you. A classic and you did a wonderful job😄
Thank you so much Anne, I must admit I loved wearing it for the first time this week.
I’ve made five Lois dress and don’t ever put a zip in, this is hugely common with this dress, lots of people find there is no need for a zip. Thank you for taking the time to share
So you can get the dress on and off without a zip as this is putting me off making it 😊
Hi, it really is a super easy pattern to make up, if you have done some basic sewing previously, Tessuti have really excellent instructions, some of the best out there, I am an average size 16, not a huge bust, lots of ppl said they put the zip in on the first one, but never used it, due to the shape of the pattern the skirt area has lots of ease, so I just made one using some basic cotton, I didn’t need the zip, so since then I’ve never put one in, Yorkshire Sew Girl on her YT channel said the same as others have. Also the zip constructions is almost at the end and if you really needed to it put it in, you would be able to just undo the seam and pop one in.
@@debrariley2057 Thanks Debra I have the pattern and some fabric that I could test it in. Most helpful 🥰
Terrific dress,you look fabulous in it!
Thank you so much, it is so lovely and comfortable to wear too
I love Tesuti patterns. I have a good few. I am a visual person so love all the pics in the instructions.
Very unique construction details! It turned out beautiful!
Simply beautiful ❤❤
It's a lovely pattern and looks fabulous on you. The thing that puts me off is the zip in the side seam. I am disappointed it only goes up to a size 16. I could grade up at least two sizes but, as I have to make bodice length and full bust adjustments it would become almost a redesigning! It is a shame, I love that dress!
I love this on you! I just went to Tessuti for the first time this week and it was amazing. I didn't even think about this dress, but now of course i want it too! The style is so feminine and comfortable looking. If i come over next yr I def want to come to your shop, I love your videos xx
Love the dress, really beautiful Lucy
Thank you for sharing all the details of this dress. It is beautiful! I think I have to make one because the lack of center front and back seams sounds so I intriguing! Your fabric is gorgeous and you’re right, it has a vintage vibe. I can’t wait to see the other Tessuti patterns as I’ve not heard of that company before!
That is a lovely timeless dress, I hope to make it soon.
Birdy
A lovely make Lucy, Tessuti Fabrics are one of my favourite patterns to sew. their Chiarra Pants are a fabulous trouser pattern as well I’ve made 3 pairs in different fabrics and you’re so right they’re really chic designs x
Where would I buy the pattern from please for the trousers? 😊💕
Lovely dress!
I loved your video on the fit of this dress: ...it has room to breathe, room to eat, room to move...
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful! I've had this pattern and planned to make it for so long. You may have just pushed it up to the top of the queue.
Gorgeous!
Love the low v neck
Although I really like this dress I am also in love with the red dress on the body form behind you. I know it is a bit cheeky but can you tell what pattern that is. Thank you
Lovely dress Lucy...I am tempted!..Grace
Haha thank you, I'm glad I followed through with my temptation...🤣
Super looks great !x
Gorgeous dress Lucy I’m put off making this dress due to the side zip 😊
Beautiful!
Looking forward to making this
It’s a lovely dress on you 💙
I am in the process of making this dress. Can you please show the front where it meets at the v and also the zip insertion please. Thank you
It's perfect on you Lucy! This made me reassess my thinking on this company. I'm just a little concerned with how low the v dips and if I'd unintentionally give people a peep show as I'm a bit bigger in the bust than you. haha
Thank you.
Yes, I was thinking I’d redraft the neckline to make it a bit higher for the same reasons!!
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I love the style of the Lois Dress. I have the pattern and the fabric to make it, but when I made up a toile, I found the neckline was far too low for me, I am quite busty, so I laid it to one side. I will try again.
Great dress. What pattern is the red dress on your mannequin? This looks beautiful as well.
It's a beautiful dress Lucy I wish I had watched the video before I put my order in earlier on 🙄 I think it would be a bit low for me but do you think I could make the v a bit higher?? Marie
I was going to ask the same thing! Lucy, do you think there is a way to hack this so the V is higher?
Check TH-cam or Google this. I am sure I have seen or read somewhere about the ability to do this!
It would be easy to redraft the v higher. You just have to adjust the angle of the neckline
I have made lots of this pattern, and although I did think … oooh that’s a bit low, I carried on, most ppl say the same thing, and that is although it’s low, the construction of the neck binding means it does not gape, it’s very clever, as even when you bend forwards it sort of stays put, ! When I made the first one, I didn’t have tear away, so used woven interfacing cut in strips and ironed that in, because the interfacing was woven it’s blended into the construction and was great, the next make, I simply stay stitched almost all the edges as so much of this pattern has bias edges. Nothing stretched out or distorted, and that’s my preferred method now, a lot does depend as always on the fabric used.
It certainly is a lovely dress and the spotted fabric makes it so chic. I am curious about how you prevent the neckline stretching and gaping, especially as it's already fairly low? The bias tape doesn't sound substantial enough to stop any stretching.
It was bias strips of the fabric rather than bias tape, but I also stay stitched it (sorry should have mentioned that) The pattern suggests using interfacing I think, but I chose to stay stitch instead.
Tessuti often use tear away vilene strips which I don't have or use but staystitching is a great alternative - thanks for the tip! I've made two Milendas and I love them and their patterns and instructions! @itsnevertoolatetocreate
Hi Lucy, just wondering if I can make an adjustment to the front as I am a bit busty?
Google it, I have seen someone do this online
Thank you so much!!
@@donnasimberg3478 I am looking for it to let you know!
Nice nice
I’ve made that dress and love mine too! I’m bigger busted than you and it does show some cleavage. Also I didn’t bother to put in the zip, you actually don’t need it as there is enough ease in the pattern to just pop on and off without.
It's like a princess seam in reverse
I didn’t need to put a zip in either
Hi
Love this dress but I’m apple-shaped, so too fitted for me.
Total shame it only goes to a size 16.
I would love to make this dress but need size 20 ??
xXX👍👍👍