Inked Darling
Remember my too short Tania’s? WELL i loved that fabric so much that i made a Darling Ranges out of it too!
For me, cool prints call out to be Darling Ranges. There’s something about that sewing pattern that is just dying to be covered in a print. I so adore this fabric! I want to call it Ikat, but it isn’t really – it makes me think of ink blotches – or a non tacky tie dye. I’ve done a lot of looking around and i really can’t figure out what to call this pattern other than “inky stripes” – so if you know better, let me know!
Also can we please talk about pattern matching? Because seriously, this print was insanely difficult to match. Pattern matching is something i don’t usually bother with – because with most of the prints i use it’s really not worth the time. But stripes, they’re a different story. With all those horizontal lines i knew it could look kind of ridiculous and mind bending if i didn’t put the effort in to pattern match – but goodness me! It was a real B$%&@ to match. yikes. I’m just going to go ahead and give myself a pat on the back for how good it is. There are some areas i’m not thrilled with (bodice side seams) – but overall i don’t think i could have gotten the pattern matching any better on this one. Fist pump!
So want to know the even better news?! I actually still have a bit of this fabric left over, so i’ve listed it in my store by the metre if anyone is interested! (Another fist pump?)
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Dress: Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges // Pattern + Fabric
Blazer: Country Road // Similar pattern
Shoes: Witchery
Necklace: Clydes Rebirth
Meg
Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.
19 comments
Wow, that print is awesome! And it really suits the pattern. :)
that fabric is amazing! love it.
That looks fabulous on you and well done on the stripes!
Marina :)
Agreed…that is one awesome print. And you print matched so amazingly well! Nice work :)
The whole outfit looks great! Any chance that the darling ranges dress will also be available as download soon?
Oh my goodness, I absolutely love this fabric – it really is fabulous. And your beautiful Darling Ranges dress is the perfect pattern to show it off too. :)
oH woooowwww. You look amazing. Love the dress, the outfit, the shoes, the photos…that’s everything really!
That is some seriously gorgeous fabric… you look fantastic! Fist pumping with you lovely!
Your dress is just lovely and fantastic fabric too. Looks like my resolution to not buy any more fabric will have to start tomorrow (oops)!
This looks amazing! I love it– seriously fabulous fabric, and your stripe matching looks great!
Gorgeous! That fabric is to die for!! Absolutely perfect for a darling ranges!
Oh, that fabric is AMAZING! I love the way this dress can be casual and dressy depending on the accessories.
Oh that’s tie dye for sure! And I really like the pattern, going to give that one a try someday!
This is so flippin’ cute!
That fabric is gorgeous! I LOVE it paired with the blazer. Amazing!
Sooo beautiful! Where can I buy this pattern? Is it going to be available as a pdf as well? Thanks!
Love the fabric!! A+ on print matching. The dress looks awesome.
I love this dress but can’t find the pattern to buy anywhere! When I was pregnany earlier this year I made three of your maternity patterns and loved your clear instructions. I ran out of time because the boy arrived a titch early so didn’t make the fourth.
Fell in love with this fabric and love your dress!!