Sew Direct has come up trumps

[classical retro]

Long Story

I stopped using Sew Direct when they changed the platform and searching for patterns was nigh impossible. Jaycotts or local for me.

When someone posted the 50% off sale in April I went for Simplicity 9105 which I'd persuaded myself I didn't want but secretly hankered after, and Kay Unger Vogue Pattern. I am in between the two sizes for the Simplicity and unfortunately there was no overlap. I went for the smaller one so I would have less tissue to play with and it's easier to add onto. Besides, I would lose those extra pounds (won't I?) as summer approaches.

Two months later ... it's not going to happen. Beautiful weather I want to make the dress. On the off chance I emailed Sew Direct asking whether they would swap it for the larger size and that I would pay the postage.
Imagine my surprise when first I was able to swap patterns and secondly no mention of postage.

At size 16 I can go with a looser bodice fit and grade better the waist hip differences. Win win.  Should have done that in the first place.

Now, what to do about those extra pounds?

CR

[Flobear]

Rejoice in your *womanly voluptuousness, @classical retro

And well done Sew Direct  :thumbsup:



*other gender and non-gender designations are available 

[Gernella]

Good for them @classical retro Their ordering system is a bit chaotic though, I got three patterns all the same and recently after ordering some interfacing, it was very late and finally arrived by DPD, not very cost effective.

[classical retro]

I’d love to Flobear but with a goodly number of handmade clothes in my wardrobe I’d love to wear again especially as they aren’t threadbare yet.

Daily walks are back on the menu.
CR