Interview with Laura Nash of Sew Chic Pattern Company

You have so many gorgeous patterns! Which one do you find yourself wearing the most, and why?

Pretty Petticoat

Pretty Petticoat

Thank you! I'm so pleased to be a part of INDIE PATTERN MONTH once again! 

The pattern style I wear the most may surprise you - it's actually one that no one sees! Whether I'm dressing up or down, staying home or going out, anytime I have on an outfit with a full skirt, it will be paired with my Pretty Petticoat pattern #LN1208. I have two- one that is longer with moderate gathers and one that is shorter and more full. Full skirts and dresses just don't have the right silhouette without the right structure underneath. This pattern guides you for both hand gathering or using a ruffler foot technique.

Which is your favourite design to pull out for special occasions, and why?

Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue

  If it's a very formal occasion I can't go wrong with the design called Fifth Avenue #LN1311. This dress is stunning on everyone, in part because the details are so distinctive and also because it's a great silhouette for all figure types. The details on this dress creates the illusion of a curvy figure for those that are boxy, and a curvier figure for those who have curves. The short person looks tall and a tall person gets taller. Fashion should always be good to our figure.

We're always curious about how much of their own wardrobe people make - how much of your wardrobe do you  think you have made yourself?

The Phantom Pant and Portrait Blouse

My personal wardrobe is probably 50/50. For years I haven't sewn any jeans and t-shirts because they are plentiful in the marketplace, both as ready to wear and as patterns.  I do have some nice basics such as the Starter Skirt #LN1000 and the Phantom Pant #LN1106, and these styles continue to serve an important place in my everyday wardrobe.

One of the things I buy a lot- and I admit I couldn't survive without my large collection of white t-shirts. Of course I have my fair share of sweatshirts and button down sweaters that I did not sew, but I  generally reserve my sewing time for invention and creativity. I would rather spend that available time designing something unique and exciting!  

      

   What's your favourite pattern to sew, and why?

The Averly Dress

The Averly Dress

This is a difficult question!  How can I choose just one? Though I enjoy them all, after much thought I decided that at any moment in time my favourite to sew has to be my newest! I say this because the new pattern is the one that has yet to be creatively explored, adapted to new uses, and style personalities that are yet to be developed. At this very moment, my favorite pattern is the Averly #LN1720. It's a sweet and romantic dress with a midriff drape and bow that is quick to make and comfortable to wear. I'm itching to make this one in a suiting fabric for fall.

 

 

We'd love to see how you wear your designs! Can you show us some of your favourite outfits and tell us about them?

Vignette Skirt

Vignette Skirt

This pattern is also one of the new releases published since INDIE PATTERN MONTH 2016 called the Vignette Skirt LN#1720. One of my favorite features of this high waist skirt is the boning placed in the waistband to keep the front from rolling down. It has the essential pockets, piping detail, and I LOVE the pleated detail at the hem.

This video I did shows you how easy it is to get those pleats made quick and accurate!

https://youtu.be/5EZPmS_BGdw

 This skirt is one of my dress quick styles. With a simple Tee, and a pair of heels I'm ready to go! This pattern has recently been made into a PDF and will be part of the INDIE PATTERN MONTH bundle sale. I hope you will give it a try!

 

A big thanks to Kat and everyone for hosting this wonderful online event for all of us. I hope I've provided you with some inspiration for easy to make quick and chic fashion!