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Made By A Fabricista: I Found a New Fabric to Love

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Hi Guys! Today I’m back with another new make with amazing fabric from Fabric Mart.  While searching the site for fabric for this make, I came across the Challis section. Not sure why I don’t sew more with Challis, but I think I found a new fav.

Initially, I found this white, black and gray animal print Challis that I really liked when I first saw it.  I then continued looking and found that this fabric came in a black color way and thought this would make a great color blocked outfit.  I was so excited when I received my fabric because the fabric looked so much prettier in person than on the web.  It was so soft and a dream to sew with. This is a thinner fabric, but I didn’t have any issues sewing with it as you do sometimes when sewing thinner fabrics.  It also washes very well and easy to iron.



I decided to sew McCall’s 8483 from the Spring 2024 collection.  This pattern is so great! The top has elastic at the neck, arms and waist.  I made view B for the top and the only modification I made was add 2” to the hem of the top because I didn’t want to make a crop top.  I made a size 20.

Now let’s talk about the skirt. This is a flowy tiered skirt that has an interesting gathered diagonal tier. The skirt comes in 2 views, a short view and a maxi length view.  Originally, I was going to make the maxi view because I wanted to add a maxi skirt to my wardrobe.  I ended up having to change my plans because I’m a shorty and the maxi would have been very long.  The maxi length skirt has 5 layers and the waist band.  I ended up only making 3 layers and the waist band.  I didn’t even add the last layer because I loved the way that the skirt looked as is.  I hemmed the skirt using a narrow hem.  I also made a size 20 in the skirt.

I love everything about my outfit.  It’s perfect.  I love that they are separates and I can pair the top with some shorts, jeans or another skirt and I can wear the skirt with a different top.  The fabric has such a beautiful drape and is opaque enough that you don’t have to line it. This pattern and challis made a perfect pairing.  I’m kind of glad that I didn’t make the long maxi because that means I have left over fabric to make some pants with!  I hope you like my make as much as I do.

Until next time!

JOHANNA | @soveryjo  






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You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: CHALLIS.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2024 at 7:29 AM

    What a stylish outfit. You look beautiful and feminine in it!

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    1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2024 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you so much! I felt amazing in it.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 5, 2024 at 11:20 AM

    What a cute set! You did a great job bringing your vision to life. Challis is definitely one of my faves.

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    1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2024 at 3:18 PM

      Thank you! Yes, Challis is def my
      new love.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2024 at 2:35 PM

    I have passed on this pattern because I never thought of Elongating the top. This looks fantastic on you. Great choice.

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  4. AngieSeptember 14, 2024 at 1:23 PM

    Lovely

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