Black & White Summer Basics!

The second I saw this fabric, I loved it. I knew IMMEDIATELY what I wanted to make with it... It looked like my mama to me, and I've been wanting to try out the Sinclair Ivy for her, but I loved it so much that I wanted something too, so I ordered 4 yards and got busy thinking.

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It is so pretty! I planned to use about a yard for her top, so I'd have about 3 yards to split between my sister and me. I remembered that the Love Notions Summer Basics Tank Dress in knee length only used about 1.5 yards for my size, so my decision was made!

I made two Summer Basics Dresses (one for my sister and the other for me).

And here is my mama's Sinclair Ivy!

The Summer Basics Dress:

This pattern is a knit pattern for a tank top or dress. There are a few lengths included (a regular tank top, a knee length, or a maxi length dress). It requires surprisingly little fabric. The tank (for all sizes) can be made from only 1 yard. The knee length dress requires between 1.5 and 1.75 yards. And you can get the maxi from between 2 and 2.5 yards! The pattern includes sizes XS through XXXL. It has negative ease at the chest, and is intended to be used with knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch. There is also a full bust piece, which is SO nice if you need that! Hopefully you won't have to do your own FBA (full bust adjustment). You chose your base size based on your upper bust measurement, and depending on your full bust measurement, you can either use the regular or full bust piece.

The pattern includes instructions for binding on the neckline and armscyes. It gives it a very nice, professional looking finish!

The back skirt is cut in two pieces to save on fabric, however I had enough fabric that I cut both the front and back on the fold.

I really love this pattern, and the fit of the dress! It is really comfortable and beautiful! Plus, it's a super fast sew... what's not to love? 😉

The Sinclair Ivy:

I already blogged about this one a couple of weeks ago, here, when I made it for myself. I really loved the top I made, and it just looked like something my mama would like, so I've been wanting to try one for her! She likes tops that flare out at the waist and hips, like this one.

This pattern is fitted at the shoulders, semi fitted at the bust, with more positive ease at the waist and hips. It has a front and back piece making the pattern perfect for color blocking. The back bottom piece has a wide, inverted pleat, adding extra fullness to the back.

It has great instructions, would be ideal for a beginner, and goes together really quickly! 💓

See my full blog post on the Sinclair Ivy: https://custommadebylaura.blogspot.com/2019/07/sinclair-ivy-top.html

The Fabric:

The fabric I used for these is from Amelia Lane Designs. They're my favorite retail shop! They have amazing fabrics, good prices, and really, really fast shipping! This one is called Harmony, and is a New Arrival at the moment. This is a DBP fabric, and so super soft! It's a good quality and easy to work with! I love it so much!

See the fabric here: https://www.amelialanedesigns.com/product-page/harmony

The Patterns:

See the Love Notions Summer Basics Tank and Dress Pattern here: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/summer-basics-tank-dress?affiliates=382 (affiliate link)

See the Sinclair Ivy Top Pattern here:

https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/ivy-knit-colorblocked-tee-with-yoke-pdf-sewing-pattern/?tm=hinze.laura89 (affiliate link)

Get the Fabric here: https://www.amelialanedesigns.com/product-page/harmony

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