Wiksten shift

Hi friends! Today’s post is about my new favorite Wiksten Shift top! This is one of those things that I made and when I tried it on I never wanted to take it off. It was love at first try on,…

Written by Caroline We often get asked for the ideal pattern for a beginner sewist, and the Wiksten Shift Dress and Tee is an obvious...

I finished my linen twill Wiksten Shift Dress just in time for that magical transition from summer to autumn. Seeing the parade of beautiful Wiksten Shifts that everyone has made has been really inspiring, and I'm very excited for this to be a part of my wardrobe! Pattern: Wiksten Shift Dress + Top (long Dress with Waist Tie version) Fabric: Toledo Linen Twill in Oyster Size: 6 (plus FBA) Modifications: FBA, inverted box pleat on back yoke instead...

PATTERN – Wiksten Shift by Wiksten FABRIC – Japanese Yarn Dyed Dobby in Black Walnut from Stonemountain SIZE – 4 (went with my hip measurement) MODS – none ACCESSORIES ̵…

Wiksten Shift Dress sewn by Anna Graham using Driftless fabric collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Perfect dress for using this cotton linen blend!

This here is a VERY simple modification to add a balloon sleeve to the wonderful Wiksten Shift and if you are happy to break a few rules it is an alteration you can do with VERY little fabric!

*So, technically, I sewed two things as a pre-teen: a skirt (with copious amounts of help from my mom) and a knitting needle case (which I still use today!). Social distancing measures have pushed me even more toward the things that help me deal with stress: knitting and embroidery. The extra time at home, the extra stress, and the huge and inspiring sewing community on instagram led me to purchasing a sewing machine back in March and try to learn something new. The first things I made were…

I finally made a Wiksten Shift Dress! The Plan The Wiksten Shift Dress was my most specific goal for Me Made May. I've been wanting to add more casual and comfortable dresses to my life. This seemed like it a good one! Since making a few tops already with this pattern, I had a slight

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