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#MeMadeMay2023 day 16, cool and breezy day, so I c…

#MeMadeMay2023 day 16, cool and breezy day, so I chose a warm comfy 5 out of 4 Nancy knit dress, embellished with an Alabama Chanin Design Studio technique of hand couching knit ropes on to a knit garment and some embroidery done along the edges with cotton button thread. This had been washed and worn many times and it has become a favorite for chilly days. This was an entry for this year’s Pattern Review Sewing Bee. Made in a week’s time and my first time using these embellishments. Love it! Give them a try! #patternreview #alabamachanin #5oo4patterns

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My Round 1 entry for Pattern Review’s Sewing …

My Round 1 entry for Pattern Review’s Sewing Bee contest. The challenge was to make a knit dress with a twist. This is inspired by Alabama Chanin Design Studio. Cotton jersey knit ropes twisted then couched onto the bodice. I am mere novice. You should check out their creations. The pattern is 5 out of 4 Pattern’s Nancy Raglan, modified to fit me. This was a one week challenge. #5oo4patterns #alabamachanin #patternreview #sewover50plus