I was introduced to the dress version of the Margot pleated peplum with the princess bodice and 3/4 sleeve through Karina Trinidad’s Lifting Pins and Needles YouTube.com tutorial. This is my second Love Notions sewing pattern. The first one was the Olympia dress which I also love. Usually I hate PDF sewing patterns but the trimless feature takes the work out of the pattern assembly. I also appreciate that the instructions list exactly what pages are required for each view and sleeve type. The instructions are clearly written and each step is paired with a helpful visual. The words “right side” and “wrong side” with the corresponding colours are repeated on every page so you don’t have to get lost trying to remember the correct colour. I used the standard bust, made the size large, graded to an XL at the waist and skirt and used a Port wine coloured ponte knit fabric. I found that the finished bodice was too large (not fitted in the armpit) but I think that I may have added extra width in the wrong spots when I was grading my pattern pieces and should have made a medium sized bodice in the first place (I was between sizes and went up instead of down a size as per the sewing pattern instructions. I should have paid attention! LOL! Next time I will add 1.5 -2 inches at the waist( (I prefer a bodice to hit closer to my natural waist because I am short waisted and have a full derriere) and try a size medium, graded to an XL at the waist and skirt.This pattern was so satisfying to make; everything fit perfectly like a puzzle. I made this dress for the workplace; it brings a sophisticated comfort to my wardrobe! I cannot wait to make it again! Love, love, love!
