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J
As always with TATB patterns, this was a really straightforward make thanks to the super clear instructions. I made with a deadstock viscose and loved the end result, the pin tucks look great even using a floaty fabric. I used french seams on the non-gathered seams which made for a tidy finish and caused no issue with the pattern coming together.
The top is super comfy and I've worn dressed up and down. Will definitely be making the dress version, complete with pockets. My daughter wants one too :-) Thanks Team Tilly 😃
Hi Jo, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed making the top, and it's great that the pin tucks and french seams worked so well with the viscose. We can’t wait to see your dress version – and how lovely that your daughter wants one too! 😊 Happy sewing! Virginija x
E
Ok, so after a few years (30 or so) I’ve taken up sewing again. Made a few simpler garments over the past year and wanted to try and push myself a bit, hence the Marnie dress. Learning to do the puckers, gathers and binding was such fun. Never attempted those before and the results were pretty good. I even added in seam pockets (thanks for the free pattern). The instructions are amazing. Love all the photos, and if I got stuck, the online videos helped no end. I added another 10cm to the length of the dress as I’m 5’9” and also about 5cm to the arms too. The jury is still out on the end result.. .. I think I chose the wrong fabric- 100% cotton, so it doesn’t drape that well and hence I feel a bit poofy in it…. I actually took some out of the side seams as it seemed to stick out too much and I think that looks better on me in this fabric. Love the dress, love the fabric just maybe not together.. still it was fun to make, learnt new skills and would make again - in a different fabric!
b
I loved the style but it came up very ‘blouses’ on me
Hi Beverley. Marnie is designed to be blousey, the finished garment will have lots of ease which makes it easy to fit but if you need any fitting help check out the Extra Pattern Support for Marnie on our blog https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2022/09/fitting-marnie.html
E
This pattern inspired me to dig out my sewing machine after 7 years gathering dust. The instructions were very easy to follow and gave enough detail to enable me to complete the garment relatively easily and without any help from elsewhere. I also love the fact that I can use the pdf pattern numerous times to create different iterations of the blouse with different fabrics. This particular one took me about 1 day to make and I used a polycotton, I haven't tried the tucks but its definitely on the list to try for the next Marnie blouse and no doubt that sooner or later I'll have a wardrobe full of them!
Ellice thank you so much for sharing your Marnie make and your kind words. So pleased you're a fan of the pattern. Team Buttons x
K
Loved making this Marnie blouse! It was my first T&B’s pattern and after deliberating which elements to combine I found the instructions and YouTube tutorial really easy to follow.
The Instagram post about decorative stitches nudged me to try my scallop stitch although I wasn’t brave or patient enough to snip around each curve. It looks pretty though.
I chose a super soft cotton lawn to make a floaty summer version omitting the long sleeves (I just narrow hemmed the upper sleeve pieces).
My favourite part is the undulating tucks which are really satisfying to sew. Version 2 is already pinned and waiting to be cut out!
Highly recommend for a confident beginner. Happy Sewing!
Wow, Kirsty, Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your Marnie make. It's so lovely to read that you've enjoyed using our pattern and the other free resources we provide on our blog and social pages. Thank you x