Alexis Dress by Sinclair Patterns

Sinclair Patterns is a favourite among us petite sewists as all patterns are drafted for the following heights and sizes:

US0-US22 / UK8-UK26

PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”

REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”

TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”

I am only 5 feet so there's still a three inch difference between my height and the petite pattern. Still, it's an improvement over other designers that use 5"5 as their baseline. According to the instructions I would have to subtract an inch and a half off the height of all Sinclair petite patterns.

The Alexis Dress is so incredibly comfortable. I sized down and there is still quite a bit of ease. To make this the ultimate winter outfit I used sweatshirt fabric. It's fuzzy and cozy and the absolute best. Have I mentioned how much I love it? Although I should have subtracted 1.5 inches I actually added length to this dress. This is simply because I require my dresses to be below the knee. I used pink fabric for visual clarity (and because I love the colour). It looks like I should have taken off of the sleeve length.

I also love the large kangaroo pocket. There is a lot of room - enough for your kid to put his stuffed animal inside. It's called a kangaroo pocket for a reason 😅.

The designer is well known for her impeccable drafting. If you haven't tried Sinclair Patterns I highly recommend you check them out.

Note: I am NOT an affiliate for this brand. I just think it's awesome.

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