Pattern Emporium Going Places

Y'all.... this dress. I just wish it was the right time of year here in the U.S. for me to LIVE in this dress. I love it oh so much!

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When I saw the tester call for the Going Places Dress, I eagerly applied thinking it looks like something I would love! And, I do. 😉 I originally planned to make two - one of the fitted and one fit and flare. But I somehow have two fit and flare dresses and am still planning to make the fitted one!

It is such a classic style! I want several for every day next summer! 💓

The Pattern:

As you've probably gathered, there are two big options for this dress- the fitted or the fit and flare. The fitted version can be made with a straight hem or with a flounce hem.The fit and flare has multiple length options- everything from knee length to maxi length.

Both versions of the patterns have several neckline choices. There are three rounded necklines (boat, ballet (high scoop) or babe (low scoop), and there are two square necklines - the high square and the low square.

You can choose to finish your neckline and straps with either binding or bands. While the back is very open, the straps still nicely cover regular bra straps.

For this pattern, ideally you would use a fabric with good stretch both horizontally and vertically. However, as long as your fabric has great horizontal stretch and some vertical "give," you will be fine. For the bands or binding, you will need a fabric with excellent stretch and recovery.

My Dresses:

As I mentioned, so far, I've made two fit and flare dresses. Both of my dresses were knee length. For both dresses, I chose to use binding for the neckline and straps. My two dresses were nearly identical - just different fabric types.

The first dress I made was made with a fabric I received a while ago in a mystery box - it feels like ITY, but is a bit stretchier than other ITY I've worked with. I really liked it, and love how the dress turned out using it.

The second fabric I used was some single brushed poly I purchased from Amelia Lane Designs. It is my favorite of the two, but I really love both so much!

Mashable?

You know, you love the dress, but want sleeves? Or love it but wish the back was more closed? Well.... many of the testers tried this pattern mashed with other Pattern Emporium patterns had had great results. In fact, Kate was even working on a page with possible mashes/ explanations for the pattern. Isn't that awesome?

The Pattern Sale:

The pattern is on sale for just a little while. If you'd like to purchase an extra PE pattern to mash with your Going Places dress, you get an even bigger discount. See the website for all the details concerning the sale! 😉

https://patternemporium.com/products/going-places-fitted-or-fit-flare-dress-sewing-pattern

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