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Love Notions never fails to deliver. I have been wanting a comfortable non tummy hugging tee since like FOREVER. Also, one that would not take more than a yard to make, which seemed so unrealistic for my size. I buy PDF patterns like crazy, and even though I have some great patterns, I usually end up modifying them in some shape or form so that they fit me better AND they always take up more than a yard of fabric. We just finished testing this Classic Tee from Love Notions and OH EM GEE! For one, I CANNOT BELIEVE I can get a shirt out of a yard and even a smidge less than a yard! Yes, I am an XXL and I thought that would be impossible. But its not! ITS NOT! I have a hoard of one yard cuts of the most beautiful fabric that I thought were only ever going to become pencil skirts or underwear. NOT ANYMORE! So like I said, Love Notions never fails to deliver! This Tee has a variety of neckline and sleeve options and is drafted for a relaxed fit. Also has a full bust adjustment pattern piece for you ladies who need it! Its already done for you! 😉

I have what I like to call the “twin mommy tummy”. Ive always had a tummy but my boys really did a number on me. Im totally fine with it but I do my best to hide it and I NEVER find shirts that do the trick. I am literally ridding my closet of ALL RTW clothing at the moment. It’s been a slow progress but I’m happy to say that as of right now about 80% of the clothes hanging in my closet are ME MADE. Im really proud of myself right now for that. And here is another pattern thats going to flood my closet! I have tons of ideas and plans for future makes!

This was the first time I used my twin needle to sew. Ive had such terrible luck with twin needles, not going to lie! Ive broken so many that the last time I asked my sweet hubby Ken to pick me up some from Joanns, he came home with everything they had on the shelf…no, I’m not kidding, he really did that and I have the needles to prove it! So I took them out of hiding and tried again. To my surprise, it wasn’t hard to use them this time, but ill have to pick up some different ones to sew my double brushed poly as these were only good on my Rayon fabrics. Still have to practice on sewing straight with them but Im pretty happy with how quickly and nice the hems sewed up!

Also, the first time I tagged my own personal makes. Ive tagged stuff I made for friends and family but never my own. It felt so nice, I admit, to see my makes looking so professional! I made so many of these tees during testing that I have a bunch more to finish hemming and take pictures of. Im sure you will be seeing more posts of my Classic Tee’s! Head on over to Love Notions to get this pattern for free! Just take a quick survey then receive the coupon code when you finish and this wonderful relaxed tee pattern will be yours. Follow the directions in the patterns listing. I see so many possibilities with this pattern. Do you have a Cricut or Silhouette? I don’t, but I’m already thinking of all the witty and cute quotes I could add to these tees! AND I may just beg my husband to please go ahead and buy me one because I REALLY REALLY want one now. I added a pocket to one of mine and am thinking of making a lace one to wear over a tank top! See? Sew. Many. Possibilities! I can’t get over how great and comfortable the fit is.

I am really in love with that tie dye version but here are a couple of my other Classic Tees…

I love this tee pattern and I know you will too! Don’t wait until you can’t get it for free and scoop this baby up! Tag me with your version of The Classic Tee on Instagram @sewcurvysewfabulous as I would love to see it!

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Happy sewing my friends!

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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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