Pattern Mashing: Going Places Dress
Pattern Mashing is when you combine 2 or more patterns to create a new look.
Whether this is your first mashing experience or mashing is your jam, the Going Places Dress is the perfect for a fast & easy sewing project.
You can combine both the Spellbound & Wanderlust bodices with the fitted Going Places skirt section to create a fitted dress with armholes. Go sleeveless or add a sleeve of your choice.
In the Going Places tutorial (pages 33-42), I show you:
- how to mash different patterns together to create new looks
- which pattern pieces to use
- which sewing instructions to follow.
Below is a brief glimpse.
1pc CAP SLEEVE FITTED DRESS
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - skirt
- Spellbound Dress - bodice
You would also use these 2 patterns for sleeveless & flutter sleeve.
If you wish to add a squared neckline (velour dress above), you will also need either:
- Keep It Simple Babe Tee; or
- Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve Tee.
FITTED DRESS WITH SLEEVES & FLOUNCE
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - fitted skirt & flounce
- Wanderlust Dress - bodice
- Keep It Simple Babe Tee - squared neckline & cap sleeve.
FITTED DRESS WITH PUFF SLEEVES
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - fitted skirt
- Wanderlust Dress - bodice
- Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve Tee - squared neckline & puff sleeve.
If you'd like to add a bishop sleeve instead, replace the Hello Gorgeous with either:
FITTED MAXI DRESS WITH LONG SLEEVES
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - fitted skirt (extended)
- Wanderlust Dress - bodice & sleeves
To add a squared neckline, also use either:
- Keep It Simple Babe Tee; or
- Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve Tee.
FITTED DRESS WITH 1/2 SLEEVE & FLOUNCE
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - fitted skirt with flounce
- Wanderlust Dress - bodice & sleeves
FITTED DRESS WITH LONG SLEEVES
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - fitted skirt (extended)
- Wanderlust Dress - bodice & sleeves
FITTED DRESS WITH VA-VA-VOOM (FULL) FLOUNCE
To recreate this look, combine patterns:
- Going Places Dress - fitted skirt
- In My Stride Skirt - Va-Va-Voom Full Flounce
2 PIECE DRESS WITH HILO SKIRT & POCKETS
To recreate this look,
- Going Places Dress - bodice
- Starlight Hilo Skirt - skirt & pockets
