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The Wardrobe Architect’s Ruby Dress

Simple Sew Blogger February 1, 2017 Lining, Pattern Review, Ruby Dress, Tips & Tricks, Tutorial 3 Comments

I have loved the Ruby dress pattern by Simple Sew since it was first released, it is such a classic style and so flattering. I decided to fully line the bodice rather than use the facings, to get a neat finish on the inside. To do this, I cut the bodice pieces out of the lining fabric as well as …

More Blue Fabrics’ Ruby Dress – Tutorial

Simple Sew Blogger October 10, 2016 Ruby Dress, Tricky Fabrics, Tutorial 3 Comments

Why hello there! When I was first asked to take part in the Simple Sew blog team I knew exactly which dress I wanted to make; the wonderful Ruby dress. With it’s swooshy circular skirt and classic fitted bodice it was right up my street and I knew it would be a dream. Not only did my wishes come true …

Our Simple Sew Blogger of the week is the talented Klarke Caplin, who blogs as Urban Seamstress. Klarke is a professional portrait photographer by day shooting, celebrities, bands and actors; by night she sews, knits and does other crafty things. Sewing is in Klarke's blood, as her mother was a fashion designer who was well known in the industry, specialising is women’s wear. "While she didn’t really teach me to sew. as she hated commercial sewing patterns," Klarke explains, "I seemed to have picked up a lot by osmosis over the years."

Klarke's latest garment is a gorgeous Simple Sew Raglan Dress with statement floaty sleeves made of sheer fabric sewn with petals of silk. Find out how she got on with this party season look on the Simple Sew blog.