Reese Tween Top & Dress

Make a muslin!

My daughter and I were excited about this pattern, and it has nice details, but the piece sizing was troublesome. First, I measured my daughter, and she sized between 10 and 12, so I chose to make the 12. I made the bodice and attached the skirt, and the back skirt panels were both 3/4” short of lining up with the edge of the back opening on the bodice, where the zipper would be inserted! I had my daughter try it on, and I thought the bodice was too snug as well. Second try: made the bodice in size 14, and cut the skirt for size 16. This time everything lined up properly for zipper insertion. I did like the directions for the flutter sleeves and attaching the bodice lining. I am bothered that the skirt and bodice did not fit each other, but now that I know, I can work around this. My daughter did love the second (and third) make, and I was able to convert the first try into a little sister dress.

VFT patterns

I hope to have time to make one of the patterns in the new year.

So easy and stylish to make.

The pattern was easy to read, easy to sew. Finished in 2 hours - including cutting and sewing.