The Fabric Edit: Vacay All Day Dress & Top Sewing Pattern

Your Fabric Guide to the Vacay All Day

The Vacay All Day Dress & Top is fresh off the virtual sewing table, and we couldn’t wait to start wearing it. We’ve sewn it, styled it, and worked it into our wardrobes in all sorts of ways. If you're wondering how different fabrics affect the fit, feel, and flow of this pattern, you’re in the right place.

Let’s Talk Fabrics

One of the best things about the Vacay All Day Dress & Top is how different it can look and feel depending on your fabric choice. Across the team, we sewed it up in a wide variety of knits—from soft and slinky to structured and supportive.

Soft, stretchy viscose jersey was a popular choice for its comfort and breathability (especially great for hot days). Poly knits and double brushed poly (DBP) gave us great stretch and colour-rich prints. Bamboo knits offered a beautiful, heavy drape and next-level softness, while cotton blends added a bit more body. Rib knits brought texture and that elevated lounge-set vibe. 

Some highlights:

• Viscose Jersey for lightweight swish and maximum comfort

• DBP (Double Brushed Poly) for soft, stretchy, and vibrant prints

• Rib Knit for lounge-ready texture with a bit of polish

• Poly Knits for easy care and travel-friendly drape

• Athletic & ITY for quick-dry performance and smooth feel

• Bamboo & Cotton Blends for breathability and natural comfort

No matter the knit, the results were the same: ultra wearable, super comfy, and endlessly versatile.

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Styled by the Team

One of the best parts of releasing a new pattern is seeing how our tester team brings it to life. Everyone puts their own spin on it—different fabrics, lengths, necklines, and how they style it in their everyday lives. It’s always a reminder of just how versatile a simple silhouette can be.

Here’s how the team & I wore ours...

Kate (Me):

• Top – Wide rib rayon knit (grey)

• Mini Dress – Viscose jersey (multi-coloured)

• Midi Dress – Double knit jacquard (black)

• Maxi Dress 1 – Poly knit with a crepe feel (multi-coloured animal print)

• Maxi Dress 2 – Poly jersey (black & cream)

Melanie:

• Top – DBP (black animal print)

• Mini Dress – Rayon spandex (snake print)

• Maxi Dress – Poly elastane jersey (zigzag stripe)

Sophie:

• Mini Dress – Jersey (colourful border print)

• Midi Dress – Viscose jersey (large-scale abstract floral)

• Maxi Dress – Viscose jersey (black/cream graphic print)

Kim:

• Mini Dress – Athletic knit (abstract floral)

Naty:

• Top – DBP (floral print)

• Mini Dress – DBP (tie-dye print)

Ondrea:

• Top (pink) – DBP

• Top (black) – Bamboo knit

• Mini Dress – Jersey (mystery fabric)

Steph:

• Top – Bamboo/spandex jersey (pink/purple animal print)

• Maxi Dress – Cotton/spandex jersey (tie-dye look)

Sherree:

• Maxi Dress – DBP (olive/white print)

Mo Ni:

• Top – Rayon elastane (hot pink)

Marie-Eve:

• Top – Bamboo jersey (floral print)

Katie:

• Maxi Dress – DBP (small floral print from Fabric Mart)

Suzanne:

• Dress (custom length) – ITY (yellow/orange/black geometric print)

Allie:

• Mini Dress – Cotton jersey (Tweety print)

• Maxi Dress – Viscose elastane (black with white spots)