Kaia Dress and Camisole - Pattern Review

Pattern Description: The Kaia Dress is a beginner friendly pattern that has five options including a midi dress, mini dress and top. The pattern has a center seam at the front and back along with a bust dart. It is sized as a B cup. There are no zippers, buttons, or difficult stitching.

Pattern Sizing: Sew Love Patterns sizing is from A to H which translates to the United Kingdom ( 6 to 20). I cut a size H.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes it did!

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions are really easy to follow, the pattern has illustrations and has a traditional 5/8” or 1.5 cm seam allowance.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I actually loved the pattern. I’ve tried various camisoles from three different indie pattern designers and no matter what I do, I cannot get them to fit me.

Fabric Used: I used a rayon Dobby fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: So I made a toile for this pattern and based on that I did the following alterations.

• I raised the straps 5/8” front and back.

• I rotated the bust dart 5/8” which makes sense since I took the length from the straps,

• I also increased the length 1”, the pattern does have lengthening and shortening lines.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes and Yes. I have been telling everyone to get this pattern. It is FREE for the next month. Get it here. YES you read that correctly. FREE. Only for one month after that you will have to pay for it. So do not delay.

Conclusion: This pattern took me two hours to make. Not only did I make a dress I also made a camisole. It is a great pattern to hack til your hearts content.