A few weeks ago I sewed up a Butterick Tilton pattern, and the resulting dress was a huge fail.  As they say, them’s the breaks.  I needed a palate cleanser, so turned to Pattern Emporium and a previously stashed ‘textured knit‘ from Super Cheap Fabrics.

Honestly, this was such a satisfying garment to sew, with such a satisfying result! The body of the dress is the Pattern Emporium Exhale, size 12, cut at the ‘short’person dress length.

As with most Pattern Emporium styles there are lots of options within each pattern. I chose the high round neckline this time around, given that the dress will be worn in colder weather. From the website:

OPTIONS
4 Necklines: Rounded high, mid & low. V-neck.

4 Sleeve Options: Sleeveless, Short Sleeve, 1/2 & Long Sleeve.

2 Top Designs: Short & Long.

3 Hilo Top Designs : Top, Midi & Maxi.

Dress: Knee Length Gorgeousness with Optional Tie Belt.

I decided that I didn’t want to use the long straight sleeve that came with the pattern, and fortunately many Pattern Emporium designs are highly mashable. I pulled out the True Romance Bishop Sleeve Top pattern and chose the dramatic sleeve option with elastic in the cuff.

Really, it doesn’t take any longer to sew this dress than it does to sew a long sleeved top! Construction was all on the overlocker, with the sewing machine used to secure the hems and the neckband seam allowance. And it’s so easy to wear. A wardrobe winner!