The Day Shift Dress - Tester Round Up
The Day Shift Dress owes its success to the incredible efforts of our test group, comprising over 30 dedicated testers! Their meticulous attention to detail in both the pattern and instructions ensured this pattern was ready for market. The stunning versions of the Day Shift Dress they created are a testament to their remarkable talent, and it's only fitting to showcase their work. Be sure to follow these amazing individuals; their handles, along with the sizes they made (for those who chose to share), can be found above their photos.
The absolutely stunning Tiana from @tiana_herring in her View B version, colourblocked to perfection. She made a size 36 and her measurements are 62in Bust, 52in Waist, and 60in Hip.
Dora from @la_nayellyz looking incredible in her version with added length to hit just below her knees. She made a size 24 graded to a 30 in the hips.
Stunning Aria from @sewariasew in a size 12 with 2” added length for her height at 5’9”. Measurements are: Chest: 40" | Waist: 34" | Hip: 43".
Julia from @jujugalore looking radiant in her patchworked version. View B in size 20. She is 5’6” and added a 5 inches in length.
Maafio from @maafasaurus looking beautiful in her two versions in size 26. She added 1” length at the front for her fuller bust and 2” all around for personal preference.
The vibrant Julie from @thatssewjulie in her colourful version!
The lovely Esther from @morie.sewing in her View A version in a size 12. She added 10 cm for her 178 cm frame. She’s a feisty beginner and loves this pattern! She adjusted as she went to a size 10.
Nieves from @alpuntodenieves in her gorgeous version, lengthened by 4 cm. She is 172 cm tall. She finished her neckline bias with a bow. A super cute alternative to the button closure.
The stunning Mel from @afraidsew in her View A version. She’s in a size 14 with no mods.
The glorious Rumer from @rumer_has_it made two incredible versions. Her first version was size 6 and her second (pink and yellow) she sized down to a size 4.
The ever stunning Emily from @hethoandco in a size 8 in View A and View B. She is 165 cm tall and added 10 cm in length and a cute bow closure at the back.
The iconic Rebecca from @rebeccacreechcreates in her two versions. She’s in a size 8 with no mods. She is 5’3” and it hits the top of her knee.
The absolutely gorgeous Nandini from @nandofundo in her THREE versions. She made a size 4.
The always fabulous Nandita from @divinedita rocking her version in size 16 and styled to perfection!
Brita from @britasews looking like a complete snack in her version. She made a size 10 and found she could easily size down.
Introducing the first tester of the Day Shift Dress! The lovely and amazing Gowri from @bypaary in her View A version.
The sweet Kaitlyn from @kaitlyns.studio in her version. She made a size 22 with no mods. She’s 5’9” and will add 4” in length next time. She added gorgeous rick rack to hers to make it even more magical.
The stunning Lilian from @lilistitched in her version. She made a size 10.
Mirianne from @mirianne20 looks like an absolute vision in her peach and white polka dot dream in View B.
The exuberant Nelize from @twosunsyyc in her incredible version.
The gorgeous Anna from @annajmakes in her black and white version in View B.
This patchwork masterpiece from Ella from @doubleugly.studio . She made a size 12 and shortened hers by 1”. She is 5’2”.
The beautiful Margaret-Jane from @renegadeseamstres looking stunning in her View B version. She made a size 32 and shortened hers by 3 inches for her 5’1” frame. She made note to adjust the sleeve length next time!
The amazingly, wonderful Kirsten from @readrunsew in her View A version tackling time square!
The absolutely, stunning Ella from @handmademillennial in her View B version. Her version is in a poly satin and the drape is to die for!
A glorious distressed denim version from Jenn from @Edith_and_Earl . This styling has us in a chokehold.
This beautiful version from Mallory from @mallory_made_creations in a size 10. She used ribbon for her button closure and beautiful trim on her pockets. Peep how cute the dress looks when sitting down as well!
This beautiful pink number from Chloee from @Chlodouble_e . She added 3 inches in length for her 5’7” frame.
This blue vision from Amie from @amiemakes has us wanting to make a copy! She made a size 8 and added 7 cm in length for her 171 cm frame.
The lovely Brianne from @willowflower.design in her View B version. She used lovely fabrics with drape for a truly ethereal make!
This stunning version from Dana from @bloomsews . She added a button and a button hole to her version and we love it! She made a size 10.
The gorgeously, colourful Sarah from @Sewbynightstudio looking magnificent in her floral version. She lengthened her version by 2.5”.
Loving this denim version from Mel from @madebymelissajane . Peep the raw edges she incorporated!
This beautiful View A version from Bethany from @bethanylynne_makes has just the right amount of subtle elegance! She made a size 6. Her measurements put her in between sizes and she opted to size down and was happy with her fit.
Sage from @sagemoonstudio brought in the stripe magic with her View A version! She sized down to a size 10 based on finished measurements (her measurements put her in a size 14) and she added 3 inches in length for her height at 5’10”.
The beautiful Annette from @Annettesamborski looking fresh in her gorgeous version. She sized down for her version based on the finished garment measurements. She made a size 22 and found the fit to still have ease and good range of movement.
The lovely McKenna from @im.sewing.mrs.jackson in her View A version.
The lovely Rebecca from @inclusivesewing made her toile in a size 24. She did a ruffle hem hack that you can find here. Her measurements are 50" bust, 47" waist, 55" high hip, 52" low hip. She added 1.5" of length for her height of 5'5.5".
