Pattern: Tacara by Seamwork
Fabric: Tencel French Terry by Pickering International in Heather Grey
Size: 14
Started: January 26, 2019
Completed: January 26, 2019
In November I had the pleasure of visiting Fancy Tiger Crafts for the first time, and I went in with the plan to hit their fabric section hard. I am happy to support online fabric stores, but there’s nothing like getting to touch the bolt in person to help you pick a match for a pattern. That was certainly the case for this fabric – I wouldn’t have looked twice at this on a website, but in your hands this tencel french terry is incredible – soft and cozy and delightful. I had wanted to sew Tacara since it was first released, and this was perfect for my vision of a thick, snuggly fabric.
The pattern was super quick to sew up and my only modification was to remove 4” from the length (hi, I’m 5’2”). One change I wish I had made was to place the pockets higher – I have to slouch to get my hands into them currently. Next time I will try to remember to try on the dress once the shoulders are sewn so I can check pocket placement in the mirror.
One fun thing about this pattern is that I was able to borrow a coverstitch machine while I was working on it. I had never used one before, but it sure does make my hems look gorgeous. I normally use a narrow zigzag on my knits, but I think I’m going to get serious about saving up for my own coverstitch to be able to add that touch more often.
Today is the first day of a cold front here, so I’m looking forward to snuggling up in my new dress!
I almost wish for you that Texas was colder so you could enjoy this dress for longer/every day, hahaha!
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I am definitely going to experiment and see how warm of weather I can comfortable wear it in! If it includes the 60s I’d still get plenty of use out of it.
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This dress looks incredible and cozy!
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Oooh it looks so soft and subtle, I would want to wear that every chilly day.
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