Wiggle on Over!

Dress front for the Pattern for Pirates

Wiggle Dress

Customers can be the best source of new pattern lines and new fabric stores.  I was so pleased to discover the Patterns for Pirates line even though it has been around for awhile.  Perhaps we get stuck in a rut and never look outside the box?  I don't know, but this company rejuvenated my garment sewing for 2018.

Talk about being blown away!  When I first saw the Patterns for Pirates Wiggle dress, it was destined to be a must-have pattern in my stash.  Printing out the downloaded pattern took no time at all, and the instructions include a link to only printing out the sizes needed and detailed printing information.  Assembly was a dream, unlike some other downloaded patterns.  The labeling is excellent so creating the pattern is quick and easy.

I traced off the S, M, and L sizes grading where necessary.  It a stretchy ITY knit (source:  Spandex House from several years ago), imo grading was not needed.  In a less-stretchy fabric, then yes, definitely grade.   Seam allowances are 1/2".  That

Glimpse of the Wiggle back.  

is good because sometimes 1/4" seam allowances are fiddly in a curly-edge knit.  One could add to the seam allowances and cut generous 1" in key areas for fit "insurance."  That's never a bad idea, but I didn't do this on the Wiggle.  Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.  ITY is so stretchy so it was not a worry for me.

Garment assembly is super easy.  Just a few major seams, the addition of elastic on the neckline, coverstitch if you have one or just use a sewing machine w/walking foot.  With a serger and coverstitch, this could easily be made in an hour.    This is the perfect pattern for a beginner and I highly recommend it.  It's a super easy sew for seamstresses with experience.

One more view on this snowy day.  I don't advise to
do a photoshoot wearing ITY on a cold day!  :)

In conclusion, this is a great pattern.  Love the draft, the style options of sleeve and hem lengths, and various neckline options.  It looks great on all figures:  tall, petite, curvy, thin and everywhere in between.  Definitely head on over to Patterns for Pirates to see the Wiggle Dress on so many figure types.  This pattern is worth every penny of the inexpensive $9 cost.  And yes, I've already made another Wiggle with many more planned.  It's so versatile.

Until next time, keep stitching!

--Kat