I had the chance to test again for one of my favorite pattern companies, 5 out of 4 Patterns. I love these patterns so much, Jessica designs patterns that are excellent for active moms to wear everyday or to dress up!
This pattern is an excellent staple for summer, the Escapade Top and Dress. It can be a bra, bikini, top, summer dress, swim top, swim dress... So many things!
I tested the dress and the top options. 5 out of 4 patterns are always easy to follow, with great links to help you hop right to the options you need. You can print only the sizes you need and my favorite part, NO TRIMMING necessary!! They go together so quickly and easily.
My dress is super comfortable for summer heat, I'm anxious for it to warm up! I prefer skirts and dresses in the summer (rather than shorts) so this is perfect!
I also was able to test a swim top. A swim dress has always been at the top of my list for swimsuits, so I was planning to try one out for my final test. As I was rummaging through my swim stash I found a swim bottom I had never made a top for! This is a perfect swim top pattern.
I will say that this suit is a perfect example of why the tutorial says DO NOT STRETCH YOUR FABRIC! You can see how it ripples below the bust. Lesson learned.
This is a very comfortable top and dress and I look forward to wearing it this summer! I may even wear it around when I'm not swimming!
Straps are another area that is versatile with this pattern. My suit I left as a halter, the dress I took down into a V (sorry, no pics...). You can also take them straight like traditional spaghetti straps or cross them.
I'm looking forward to playing more with this pattern! I have not tried using the optional bra cups, though I think I'll try those soon! I'd love to sew my own bras!
(Links included in this pattern are my afiliate links!)
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