Maddie started us off with Eleven Fantastic Variations for the Orla Dress. Although I\’m partial to some classic stripes, she went with the slightly edgier lace-up front bodice (plus tutorial!) and made us some extra sweet embroidery patterns.
Since the Orla is a free pattern, it doesn\’t come with illustrated instructions, just written ones! Rachel rectified that and drew us some illustrated instructions on how to make the Orla. Her Tropical Orla with a boatneck and button back is cool for summer.
Anya is an Orla tutorial machine: or her Sleeveless Striped Orla she made tutorials on Making Stripes, Drafting a Sleeveless Bodice, Drafting an all-in-one Facing for your Sleeveless Dress, and Drafting In-seam Pockets! Finally, she provided complete instructions on Sewing a Sleeveless Dress so you can make one just like hers! She also made a dressier Orla with a box-pleated skirt and a flattering v-neck. Personally I\’m blown away by her totally magic transformation of the Orla into a super-cute shift dress, which I never would have even imagined.
That\’s what we\’ve made, but y\’all are the ones who have impressed me the most!! The #anorlaaffair tag on instagram is absolutely incredible. I\’ve loved seeing everyone\’s creations, from experienced pattern hackers to first-time dressmakers. It was so hard to pick–you\’ve made so many amazing dresses! Be sure to pop over to instagram and take a look at all the pretty Orlas and then check out the winners over on Maddie Made This. And if you made a dress… thank you so much for participating and making this month such a success!!
Do you get sick of seeing the same dress all over the internet? Personally, I love seeing everyone\’s different takes on the same pattern, but do you think it gets samey?
xoxo,