….you pair the analytical skill of Carla Hegeman Crim, The Scientific Seamstress, with the design maven Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom fame? You get a fantastic line of patterns, downloadable patterns!!!
Their latest joint project ~ which I will be making for my granddaughter~ is the Cathy Dress and Top.
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I tried this one first. The Meghan Peasant Dress …
Meghan Dress/Top
I am not the skinny model type shown on the pattern cover 
but I knew if I made it a tunic length with the bell sleeve option, it would be perfect for me and I was right!
I made the XL, following Carla’s guide for both the measurements and the dress size … and, again, it was~perfect! I grabbed some Jennifer Paganelli Flower Power for the top and some Pretty Please for the bottom.
Sis Boom Meghan Pattern with long bell sleeves
The only thing I did differently was put the casing on the outside of the sleeve for an accent and a strip of the skirt print down the bodice ….. now it says “rosie” ….which was fun and completely doable with this fun pattern.
So, what do I think of Carla and Jennifer’s pattern? It was remarkable!
- The instructions are clear and precise.
- Printing was a snap (you only need to print out the specific size you are making).
- Assembling the pattern was fun and easy …. every thing lined up perfectly.
- The sizing was right on and the fit is comfortable.
- A big plus for me ~ instant gratification ~ order, print and sew!
I will be making more of Carla’s patterns! In fact, I am off to order some more now
Good Vibrations Butterfly in blue and Urban Farms damask in pink
p.s. I had so much fun, I immediately dug through my stash and made another. Yippee!
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Thank you so much Rosie!!! LOVE how your tops came out…the little trim accents are darling, and your fabric choices are just perfect! They make me think spring *might* be on the way!
I love what you did with the patterns! I haven’t seen either of those patterns yet! i can’t wait til spring!
Isn’t Carla the best! These are cute, I really love the second one you did! I made the Cathy for my 7 year old daughter last week. She loves it!
I love these tops. I have been wanting to start to try to make some clothes. I am checking it out!
These are great! We need some in kids and grownups at the shop for sure!
Beautiful work, as usual–glad you are enjoying yourself!!