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I had the privilege of testing this pattern for Love Notions before its release and let me tell you! I cannot begin to describe how wonderful this dress is. Not to mention the designer is amazing and so talented! She did a spectacular job designing this dress and getting the perfect fit down. If you haven’t checked their patterns out you need to do it now! The Sonata Dress is designed for woven fabrics, the pattern does not need a zipper even though its bodice is somewhat fitted. It has darts, so if you are new to that don’t fret because it is fairly easy. The pattern has tutorials to help you through it. I’m not great with darts but I definitely got it down on this one! Love Notions Pattern Co. is one of my favorite PDF pattern companies. They have an organized template, step by step instructions, clear illustrations, and they have a Facebook support group where there are very knowledgable and helpful members! The link for you to join that group is here. They also offer free patterns with the code available on their pinned post in the group! The group has so many resources, if you are new to sewing and need a safe place to learn or ask questions, that is the place!

Back to the pattern review! The Sonata Dress has four sleeve options. Short, sleeveless, bishop and flutter sleeves. The neckline has different options as well and my favorite part about this dress is the pockets! Yes, this dress has side seam pockets for an easy sew! Whaaaaaat?! I LOVE the pockets! The pattern goes by your “high bust” and “bust” measurements. Figuring out your cup size for the dress is all in the instructions of the pattern!

I give this pattern ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s. For me, personally, the dress could not have been a better fit. I love the a-line for my body type. Also, the bishop sleeves that cover my arms which I am very self conscious about. So that is an enormous plus on my end. Putting the dress on is not a hassle because of the elastic that is only on the back bodice. My experience finding non-stretch dresses has always been extremely difficult, so I’m going to make like a gazillion of these in every option! Watch me! I am currently working on two more Sonata dresses, stay tuned for those! Like I said, I absolutely love this dress, how it feels and especially how it looks on me. Its comfortable, modest but flattering, and can be dressed up or down in so many ways! I love that it can be so versatile with your fabric and sleeve options. I felt like a Bohemian Princess ready to go wild with this one.

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Happy sewing friends!

-Cristina