Everyone, I can’t wait to show you the Floreat dress & top tester roundup! Our incredible testers have agreed to let us share their makes with you and I’m sure you’ll fall in love with their Floreat dresses & blouses like we did!
The time and effort all of our testers put into the process for us is so incredibly important to us. It’s such a valuable part of what we do and without you, we couldn’t keep creating such high-quality patterns…so, I’m sending you all big hugs!
Don’t forget to check out these makers’ blogs and Instagrams for more of their sewing journeys and I hope you love taking a look at their makes as much as I did!
WHO
Tina // Find her on Instagram @tinaevangalenemartin
MADE
View D // Woven sleeveless dress or blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love all of the options offered.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I want to make the cropped top in a sleeveless and short-sleeved version. I already have a lovely striped thread-dyed linen in mind.
WHO
Michele // Find her on Instagram @winmichele or on her YouTube Channel and blog.
MADE
View C // Woven short sleeve cropped blouse
WHO
Jessie // Find her on Instagram @jessiehuenmade or on her website.
MADE
View D // Sleeveless dress or blouse
WHO
Melodye // Find her on Instagram @melodyejoyo
MADE
View A // Woven long sleeve dress with waist ties
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The hemline! I am sewing through my stash of fabric the fabric I used is from the 60’s/early 70s. This pattern worked perfectly!!
WHO
Emily // Find her on Instagram @thestoryclubpdx
MADE
View B // Knit long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
It came together so quickly and is an interesting silhouette. I was sceptical about this style of shirt for myself but I have found that it is really wearable and I just love it!
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING TO MAKE NEXT
I’d love to make a sleeveless top version in some solid colours for layering
WHO
Erin // Find her on Instagram @erinbenoit17
MADE
View A // Knit long sleeve dress with waist ties
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Floreat is very versatile – you can make it long and flowy or fitted and perky. This pattern is a satisfying and fast creation that is on-trend with the handkerchief hem.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING TO MAKE NEXT
I plan to make: 1) short sleeve Floreat, 2) one length hem Floreat above the knee, 3) colour block Floreat – dress, neckband, and ties in all different colours…like red, black, and white for example.
WHO
Sally // Find her on Instagram @sallydmtan
MADE
View C // Woven short sleeve cropped blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The ease of construction is superb. And style is spot on.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING TO MAKE NEXT
Would love to make the dress soon in a flowing fabric like viscose rayon.
WHO
Sandra //
MADE
View D // Woven sleeveless dress
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Ease of construction and a quick make!
WHO
Mònica // Check out her blog Ma, Me, Mi…Mo or find her on Instagram @mamemimoblog
MADE
View B // Woven long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
It’s very versatile, depending on the fabric it can be worn during summer or winter. Very flattering.
WHO
Nancy //
MADE
View B // Woven long sleeve blouse
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Yes, at the top with the straight hemline, and a dress.
WHO
Justine // Find her on Instagram @justmejaysews
MADE
View A // Woven long sleeve dress with ties & View B // Woven long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I like the shape of both the hem and the neckline.
WHO
Nadia //
MADE
View D // Woven sleeveless dress
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The ease of construction. Very straightforward.
WHO
Kelley // Find her on Instagram @stitchedtopray
MADE
View B // Knit long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The uncomplicated pattern pieces and came together super quick.
WHO
Liliana // Find her on Instagram @liliana.margarita
MADE
View A // Woven long sleeve dress with waist ties
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The ease of construction, how fast it came together, but especially the asymmetrical hem – such an interesting detail!
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I want to make it in a knit next, ideally something a little thicker, so it’s appropriate for the season change in the northern hemisphere.
WHO
Aukje // Find her on Instagram @sewcucio and her blog Sew Cucio
MADE
View B // Knit long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the asymmetrical front, the versatility of having both woven and knit pattern pieces and how easy it is to construct.
WHO
Robyn // Find her on Instagram @napsandneedles
MADE
View D // Woven short sleeve dress
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
As much as I love a good fit and flare, most days I just need an easy-to-wear dress that I can move in, sit, work and eat in. This ticks all of those boxes while looking put together – and the asymmetrical skirt adds a little something flirty and playful too.
WHO
Sophy // Find her on Instagram @sophy_sews_hk
MADE
View B // Woven long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The ease of construction and simple, modern lines of the pattern.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
The A-line shape along with the asymmetric front accommodated my 34-week bump happily and will definitely be good to wear post-baby with a nursing top underneath. I am planning to make a boat neck version in a striped fabric with a good amount of drape and with a statement back bow closure.
WHO
Eliza // Find her on Instagram @napsandneedles
MADE
View B // Knit long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
So versatile with many options! Love the optional pieces for knit fabrics. A real value for your pattern buying dollars!
WHO
Sofie //
MADE
View B // Woven long sleeve blouse & View C // Woven short sleeve cropped blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the asymmetrical pointed hemline. It’s something different and elegant, especially in the cropped blouse version.
WHO
Alison // Find her on Instagram @aliivens or visit her blog Sew Addicted.
MADE
View B // Woven long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The clever sash insert in the back.
WHO
Hayley //
MADE
View B // Knit long sleeve blouse
WHO
Katrina // Find her on Instagram @kayjaymorrison
MADE
View B // Woven long sleeve blouse
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The swing style and asymmetric hem. I would like to make a tunic-length version with a colour block panel in a stretch crepe and scuba.
LOOKING FOR MORE FLOREAT POSTS?
Here’s the full list of Floreat posts and tutorials:
- Floreat Pattern tester round-up
- Inspiration + Ideas
- Waist tie and separate belt
- Center back: zipper and slit options
- Pockets and seams (sleeved dress and blouse versions)
- Neckline facing (sleeved versions)
- Sleeves
- Sleeveless version: facing and seams
- Hemming
- Bonus: Knit version
- Inspiration: Floreat as maternity
We absolutely love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to tag your creations with #MNfloreat and @megannielsenpatterns when sharing on social media, and check out what everyone else is up to!
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