Sunday, June 17, 2018

Review: Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress!

Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
Lucy from London, as I affectionately call her, sent me her latest pattern and it's just as amazing as all of the other ones. She's my favorite indie pattern designer because her patterns look like of-the-moment ready-to-wear, and that's what I'm always looking for.
Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
This is the TPC 18 Twist Dress. There are two variations: this one with the center front twist and the other one with the side twist. I plan to make that one too. For this one, I cut the size 14 and I added an inch to the hem. 
Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
My fabric is a blue and white striped cotton shirting from Fine Fabrics. Per usual, Trend Patterns uses the Metric System and 1cm seam allowances. So, make sure that you measure twice and cut once, because there is no room to let out.
Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
Creating the twist was pretty simple and the instructions and photographs in the instruction booklet are exceptional, especially if you're visual like me.
Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
The neckline and the sleeves are faced.
Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
The dress has an invisible zipper and fish eye darts.
Trend Patterns | TPC 18 Twist Front Dress -- Erica Bunker DIY Style!
I have a new found love for easy to wear dresses like this, that can work with heels or flats. And with this weather, you can't beat a dress made from a crisp, cotton shirting.

6 comments:

  1. Lovely Erica...truly you

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  2. Looks fantastic--so fresh.

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  3. Sweet dress. It's got nice waist definition without a big heavy belt. Perfect for hot days.

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  4. Im a fan of your blog. You have such a unique style with sewing patterns

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