Pattern Test: Designer Stitch Phoebe

I was very excited to test Designer Stitch's latest pattern - the Phoebe top and dress. It has a vintagey vibe and is quite versatile.

 Description from pattern:

The gorgeous new Phoebe Top or Dress is the epitome of VINTAGE STYLING but with a modern twist!

Featuring a fabulous front circular neck opening held by a 2 piece shirt collar the Phoebe can easily transition from a work day through to drinks and dinner after work.

I styled a business version but Phoebe can also be a sexy evening dress or a casual summer dress.  Constructed from a stable knit plus a woven for the collar, you are only limited by your imagination. I loved all the other versions created by testers!

I started with the top to check fit and thanks to the eagle eye designer Ann Grose, we perfected the fit to be used in my dress. The top fits well enough to wear but I really love the fit of the final dress.

As you can see in this first photo below, the upper bodice was too snug so I added some width and also re-positioned the dart a bit upward to accurately point to the apex. I had enough fabric to recut the front so the last three photos reflect the alterations. I still had a wee bit of pulling so for my final, I added just a smidge more width.

I highly recommend this pattern to create a unique look. I included a link below if you're interested in purchasing the pattern. It's on sale now to celebrate the new release.

Link to Purchase Phoebe Pattern