Backpacking through Europe, you stop in a Spanish cafe. The scent of strong coffee wafts, fogging the windows on a rainy afternoon. You lean back in your seat and flip through postcards, memories of Prague and Paris drifting in and out. The sturdy sateen skirt you wear has accompanied you through your travels; in Amsterdam as the sun set gently on the river; where you sat by the water in Venice sipping wine and contemplating art for art’s sake! And soon, at the bazaars of Morocco, flitting between stalls filled with well-seasoned delicacies and delicate scarves. Paired with a simple t-shirt and a denim jacket, your patchwork-printed skirt fit in beautifully at Irish taverns and British pubs, while your lacy peasant blouse made it appropriate for brunch by the Seine and quiet conversations with new friends in ancient places. From cigarette pants to boatneck blouses, allow patchwork prints to help you blend in and stand out, whether you’re just down the road or far from home.
Traditionally, patchwork is a form of needlework where small swatches or patches of fabric are sewn together to create a new design. Although it typically involves solid pieces of fabric, fashion has a way of livening things up. Today, paisley and polka dot become one, along with stripes, animal print, chevron, and, well, just about every other print to have existed. Create your own by picking your favorite prints and meticulously stitching them together, or let Mood do the work with patchwork prints! Fashion light spring bomber jackets with patchwork print, or folksy pinafore skirts. Use patchy fabrics for summer shorts, or warm up this winter with patchwork printed blouses.
A huge shout out and thank you to The Barrow House for providing the gorgeous background for this photo shoot. Follow them on Instagram!
The Yarrow Dress
Shavonne sports The Yarrow Dress in an eclectic patchwork that twists, turns, and blooms on a creamy surface. Rustic and romantic, this gorgeous garment features rich reds and oranges bursting with energy, a color palette seen on streets in every fashion capital. The Yarrow Dress’s flounce sleeves and ruffled neckline are prominent in the Victorian styles that have also taken the runway by storm. Pair this ostentatious outfit with kitten heels and tights for a ladylike look, or split the dress in two for a crop top and skirt set! Check out Mood’s splicing of the Yarrow and Zenobia Dresses for another take on this terrific trend.
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 2 yards Mood Exclusive Gemlike Assemblage Stretch Cotton Sateen
- 2 yards Mood Exclusive Faded Rose Leaving Footmarks Cotton Voile
- 2 yards Mood Exclusive Lost in Thought Cotton Voile
- 5 yards Wine Single Face Velvet Ribbon – 0.375″
- Cumin Invisible Zipper – 24″
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MDF075 – The Yarrow Dress Sewing Patten (download it here!)
The Aster Pants
Brittany sports The Aster Pants in a DIY’ed patchwork print made from two Mood Exclusive prints sewn together. Stripes will never go out of style, and with a floral overlay, it truly represents the pattern play trend that has been ever-present on the runway. Slimming and sinuous, this spectacular style can be paired with a variety of garments. Throw on the D’arcy Bralette for summer festival looks, or the Iris Ensemble bodysuit in velour for crisp fall mornings. Check out the Onella Blouse in a powerful pink for professionally funky attire, or the Lyonia Shirt for a night on the town!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 2 yards Mood Exclusive Black Blossoms of the Heart Stretch Polyester Crepe
- 2 yards Mood Exclusive Better in the Night Stretch Polyester Crepe
- Mood Exclusive Italian Black and Gold T5 Closed End Metal Zipper – 9″
- Mood Exclusive Italian Medium Gold Rounded Edge Metal Zipper Pull
- Black Leather Blazer Button – 24L/15mm
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MDF144 – The Aster Pants Sewing Pattern (download it here!)
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The Nyssa Dress
Courtney sports The Nyssa Dress in a warm patchwork print. Fluttering in the breeze, this folksy fashion flows from the body beautifully. Hitting both the wrap dress trend, and the stylish high-low skirt, this lovely dress is ideal for showing off your curves. Whether you’re heading to the park for a picnic, or into the city for brunch, all it takes is a simple accessories switch for this dress to fit in anywhere. Check out Mood’s Adonis Accessories free sewing pattern and use the stunning corset belt to really cinch that waist!
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Loving the garments but wishing the patchwork would just pick one print? Create the Yarrow Dress in a solid color for a basic statement, or utilize paisley to fashion a powerful Nyssa Dress. Would you like to leave these garments on the rack, but love the patchwork trend? Fashion the Palm Jumpsuit for an overall style that coincides with the Pinafore Collection, or the Spruce Dress for a cinched silhouette!
How will you be using the Patchwork Collection? Let us know in the comments, and use #MadeWithMood so we can keep up with your closet!
A huge shout out and thank you to The Barrow House for providing the gorgeous background for this photo shoot. Follow them on Instagram!
11 comments
I love the outfit with the Aster pants! Is they. A pattern for the top that she’s in wearing?
I would also love the pattern of the top with the Aster pants 🙂 Although I might prefer to show a little less belly hehe.
Hello
First, thank you so much for using models that are actual people with different body types. Specifically, thank you for using the curvy girl. I took a medication, gained a lot of weight and just gave up on trying to look good. What looks good on runway models looks horrid on me! So you are teaching me how to find clothes that look good on me. Thank you. And the tutorials are wonderful! Thank you. Your fabrics look lovely as well! The free patterns are awesome! AND they are in my size! Love it! Thank you.
Ok now I got a question and Im a beginner so if this is a silly question please forgive me. This version of the Aster pant (which is a lovely design) shows two fabrics (which is a cool idea). So was the front panel divided equally? Im asking because of the pleats. It looks like the two fabrics are seamed/joined/meet under the pleat. Looking at the pattern that might not be exactly middle even though on the finished product it looks centered. Was this a straight cut or was it angled to maintain the center line? Was the back panel divided equally? The pictures are really lovely and professional but they don’t show the back so it leaves me guessing.
Hi Kami – thanks! Curvy girl is me lol 🙂 For this version of the Aster Pants, I cut straight up along the grainline guide for the majority of the pant legs and then curved the cut inward at the hips/waist. For the back it was roughly right in the middle, but for the front I cut right where one of the pleats meet underneath. There are guides for the pleats on the pattern, so I just followed that. Also, if you do this – be sure to add seam allowance along whatever edges you cut!
Every time I go through the Sewciety’s pattern list, I am overwhelmingly grateful that there are patterns in my size. Thank you so much. I was totally disheartened by trying to find Simplicity, McCall’s, and others’ patterns in affordable plus sizes. Thanks so so much.
Courtney,
Thank you Thank you! Very helpful. And thank you for not making me feel silly for asking. Please continue showing off the awesome clothes on you! Im so excited, I got some really cheap material Im going to practice this pattern on… because I have no clue what Im doing. Love it. Thank you!
HI, I have downloaded the Nyssa dress and look forward to making it. Are there any instructions that accompany it? If not im sure i can wing it. Thanks
Hi Kerry! You can find the instructions here. 🙂
hola muchas gracias por los pratrones son muy lindos
That black top is awesome! I want one! XD
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