It’s Karri pattern tester roundup time! I love tester roundups – it’s so great to be able to share with you the huge variety of dresses our testers made. It’s actually seriously amazing how different these dresses all look. Just goes to show how much potential there is in this dress depending on your fabric choice and how you put print and pattern together! I love all of these makes and want to say a huge thank you to all of my pattern testers for helping test, Karri. We couldn’t keep doing what we do without our testers being so generous with their time and providing us with awesome feedback – please take a minute to check out some of their blogs and IG!
So my dears, without further ado, check out these amazing Karri dresses, and get ready to have your mind blown!
WHO
Jennifer // Find her on her on her blog Gingerella or on Instagram @gingerellaj
MADE
Karri dress from striped shirting, with the stripes in contrasting directions
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The modern style and the panelling.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Yes! My first version of the Karri pattern was actually a variation. I was using striped fabric so in order to minimise pattern matching, I combined the front panels together. I also cut the side bodice and skirt panels on the bias to achieve diagonal stripes. I would like to try the pattern again using all of the panelling in some floaty fabric with a non-repeating print, perhaps a floral design.
WHO
Marie // Find on her on Instagram @cosir_coser_sewing
MADE
Sleeveless Karri dress finished with Bias tape around the neckline and armscyes for her daughter.
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The large number of pieces that have.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Yes, I do. The next version will be for me, with a long sleeve.
WHO
Sophie // Find her on her blog Sopbac and on Instagram @sopba
MADE
Sleeveless Karri dress with contrast piping and another sleeveless Karri dress with color blocking
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
That you can mix and match the pieces.
WHO
Jess // Find her on Instagram @sew_susie
MADE
Karri dress from check fabric with piping in select seams
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love how adaptable it is. You could easily make it look exceptionally modern or vintage.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I would like to make another and experiment with colour blocking.
WHO
Caroline // Find her on her on her blog Miss Jackson
MADE
Colour-blocked Karri dress with the centre panels in grey and the sides, sleeves and yoke in black.
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the structured look of this dress. It’s perfect for my corporate workplace being formal but still fun with the graphic panelling.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I would like to try it in a floral cotton sateen for summer.
WHO
Alison // Find her on her blog Heavenly Handmades or on Instagram @alison.m.r
MADE
Karri dress from one patterned fabric
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Love the princess seams
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Plan on making one with lace panels as an evening dress.
WHO
Akram // Find her on her blog Akram’s Ideas or on Instagram @akramsideas
MADE
Karri dress with contrast piping in the seams
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The interesting seam lines and V-neck back
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I’d like to try making it in a striped fabric were all the stripes are going different directions.
WHO
Annie // Find her on her blog The Enantiomer Project
MADE
Sleeveless Karri Dress from one fabric
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
My favorite part of the pattern was the bodice — the blocking and plunging back make it special. It was cleverly designed and lends itself to many variations and fabric fun.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I would like to try to color block the bodice and pair it with a solid skirt.
WHO
Nina // Find her on her blog Lemon Pie and Tie&Dye and on Instagram @crazygreenfruits
MADE
Karri dress with lace panels
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the front panels! I used lace for the center ones and I think it gives a very sexy touch to the dress. I didn’t lined it to fully enjoy the lace and my bra is a tad visible but I’m OK with it and I think it’s not very noticeable if I wear a black one.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Not yet, I’m still trying to find something more casual. I am also starting to think about a pink, green, or black (again!) with flowered panels. Or maybe a neoprene one? So far I’ve only made a black crepe and lace one.
WHO
Angela // Find her on her blog Sewn by Angela or on Instagram @sewnbyangela
MADE
Sleeveless Karri dress
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
My favourite thing about the Karri dress is how well designed it is, all the notches/pattern marks were very accurate and made test sewing the Karri a real pleasure, thank you!
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I have no future versions planned…….yet!
WHO
Emily // Find her on her blog Seymour
MADE
Colour blocked Karri dress using lighter fabric for the centre panels and black for the sides, sleeves and yoke.
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I have a thing for matching seams, so this project was super gratifying!
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I’d love to do a more casual, unlined version with different shades of chambray.
WHO
Nat // Find her on her blog Sew Outnumbered or on Instagram @nat_sewoutnumbered or on her business page Sew for Life Perth
MADE
Sleeveless Karri dress in polka dot chambray
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love a dress with pockets!! Also the fit of the bodice was spot on after just a couple of minor adjustments to the length to account for my high waist.
WHO
Sharon // Find her on her blog Stitch Sewing Studio
MADE
Karri dress made from lightweight denim and striped shirting for the yoke, with white topstitching on the seamlines
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
There are so many options for variation.
LOOKING FOR MORE TUTORIALS?
Here’s the full list of Karri tutorials:
- How to do a Full Bust Adjustment on princess seams
- How to sew princess seams
- How to make piping
- How to insert piping into seams
- How to sew lining to a dress (covered in this tutorial)
- How to line a sleeveless dress
- Karri dress pattern tester roundup!
We absolutely love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to tag your creations with #MNkarri and @megannielsenpatterns if sharing on social media.
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