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Farrah // Pattern Testing // Sewing For Women

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

I'm so excited about the dress I get to show you today. I had the opportunity to test the Farrah Dress & Top, the newest from Chalk and Notch. Through today, it is available exclusively through UpCraft Club, and tomorrow it becomes available in the Chalk and Notch shop as well. Grab it while the discount applies!!

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

Okay, so lets chat about this fabulous dress!! I sewed View B in the dress length. View B features a center front ruffle, all views feature a front and back yoke, gathers in the back bodice, gussets, and a split hem detail. All of these details come together to create a seriously fabulous garment. 

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

The ruffle on my dress is from the very first version during testing. It underwent some pretty big changes, and ended up being longer and a slight v-shape. I have so much love for the final version (although, I think this version is pretty awesome too!), and I can't wait to get a chance to sew up another one!

View A, which I haven't had a chance to sew yet, has a ruffle detail at the sides that also becomes a flutter sleeve. You can check that out here. I really love both versions so much!!

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

The dress is fitted beautifully across the bust and then flows through the waist and hips. There is generous ease built into the pattern here, and if you prefer a slightly more fitted shape, it is super easy to blend sizes to achieve a closer fit. This is made even easier if you use the layers feature in the pdf to print only the sizes you want to work with.

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

I normally like my dresses a little more fitted, but boy, do I feel fabulous in this dress!! Fabric choice also plays a huge role here. This is a silky print from Joann's, it has very lovely drape and is also kind of "spongy". I'm not sure how else to describe it ;) Anyway, it made a perfect Farrah!

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

The pattern instructions are so good, as per usual with Chalk and Notch patterns. Every detail is covered and the illustrations are clear and helpful. I think my favorite part of the whole dress was sewing the gusset. Everything fit beautifully and that finished arm hole just made me so happy! I often struggle with arm holes that are too tight or too large and show my bra. This one was neither. Absolutely perfect. Yay!

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

The final version also has slightly more gathering at the back yoke. 

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

So what are you waiting for!? Run and grab your copy while it's still on sale!!

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

Women's Farrah Pattern // Sewing For Women

1 comment

  1. Thank you for your lovely post Heidi! I love your version and as always it's a pleasure to work together! I love how classic your black and white version is :) XO

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