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  • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (4%)
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Janet C.
Easy Make

Easy adaptable pattern. Really enjoyed making a swing top for Christmas.

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Sandra S.
Super easy pattern

Made this in a lovely soft cotton jersey from Dragonfly fabrics.
The pattern was easy to follow and the dress can be “dressed up”” or down. Very pleased

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Adrienne K.H.
Will make this top over and over

Super comfy and goes with everything

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Barbara H.
BIT OF A RISK FROM NZ

This pattern was recommended by a NZ retailer and even though I'm on the other side of the world it arrived within minutes as a PDF which the retailer printed for me .It was easy to follow, I reduced the swing to more of an A line, made it full length and am very pleased with it. All in all, easy and good instructions.

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Rebecca J.
Love it!

Not cheap, but easy, a great fit and really versatile. Great for successful, happy sewing.

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Barbara Harkness
Nice pattern

this is a great pattern and works up really quickly. I used the crushed velvet from Core and made the dress version (added 2" to length). I wore it a number of times this holiday season and got many compliments. The fabric was surprisingly easy to work with, I did serge my seams, but even without that there was some "shedding" but not bad, and the stretch is great. Definitely have plans to make more versions of this as a dress as well as tops. My daughters will also get some pieces made for them. These patterns run true to size, I"m 5'8" and do find I need to add a few inches to length pretty consistently here. Instructions are well done, dress made in an afternoon.

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Bobee-Kay C.
Sassy Swing

This pattern sews together quickly, is flattering, versatile, easy, and hot flash proof. I altered the sleeves to elbow length and added bag pockets 4 inches below the bottom of the armhole for a Summer swing dress with the high neckline in an edgy mid century modern cotton Lycra print. Next I made a summer nightie with the low neckline in a Cotton spandex tie dye in pastel colors. I am planning to make a long sleeved/ pocketed version in black and off white bamboo Lycra that I’ll wear in Autumn with black boots, in Winter with black velvet leggings, and next Spring with a white lace petticoat. I also want to make the low necked tee; I think it is loose enough at the bottom I can tie it when I do handstands in yoga to stay modest. (I almost always add pockets; it makes life so much easier.)

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Lisa Tobias
So comfortable

I love tunic tops so I thought I would give this a try. It was incredibly easy to put together and the shirt is one of my most comfortable. I made the medium length and it was longer than I expected (I should have checked the measurements provided) but I still wear it regularly and get many compliments. It’s definitely worth another make sometime soon.

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Sally M.
Ebony

Loved this pattern. Made a dress and a top out of super stretchy bamboo jersey. Easy fit and sew. Will definitely keep this pattern for more makes.

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Mary A.L.C.
Not exactly haute couture, but very versatile.

This pattern is a basic that can be a 'go to' whenever you need a new anything: a top, a 'throw on' dress, a nightgown, a lounge garment, a maxi. I love it for its simplicity of design, its ease of construction, and its adaptability to many different kinds of fabrics. You can even make it as a gift without worrying about whether or not it will fit the gift recipient. In my opinion this pattern is well worth the price tag.

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Sue H.
Ebony T Shirt

Fantastic pattern, I made the tunic and love how it turned out. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and the garment turned out perfectly with no modifications required. I especially liked the blog notes which showed how to add long sleeves to the tunic.

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Suzanne K.
Ebony tee & dress

Directions & pattern just fine; just wasn’t the look/style for me!

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Jennifer S.
Quick and easy!

I love how simple and fast this was to sew up. The instructions were great. I’ll be making this love and over! So comfortable, which is a must!

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Patty W.
Ebony Tee

The instructions were clear and I enjoyed the process.

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Samantha E.
Beautiful make

I used this to repurpose an expensive jersey shirt and it worked beautifully. I have worn this top so much and already plan to make another having bought some fabric.
Easy to follow instructions. Thank you

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Kerry M.
Ebony tee

I’m a beginner but I was able to make several tee shirts easily with this pattern.
Two points I would make are the cropped length is very, very short and make it from viscose jersey so that it drapes properly.

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CHARLOTTE R.
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful — Closet Core

I made the raglan sleeve dress view and loved the end result! It was an extraordinarily quick sew and I love the end result which is a highly wearable and comfortable dress. Make sure to double check the width of your fabric otherwise it's nearly impossible to fit the pattern pieces.

Planning to make the scoop neck version top next!

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Mary A.E.
Secret pajamas!

I've made this twice..one for me and one for my daughter who is expecting.each time I wear this dress I get positive comments from my co-workers. I feel like I am wearing my pajamas to work! I adjusted the hemline on my daughter's dress to accommodate maternity silhouette. this will definitely be one of my go-to patterns!

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Deborah D.
Great pattern

I made this for my daughter, for maternity wear. She loves it!

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Chris H.
Ebony is a great pattern!

Made my first but not last Ebony top a couple weeks ago. It was simple to make and is very flattering.

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Pam J.
Win-win

After struggling for hours with a small Christmas project, I cut out the Ebony pattern in a remnant from LAfinch. From cutting to almost finishing (sans hem and sleeves) took two hours. When my sons girlfriend tried it in the next day it was a perfect fit so I pinned the hem and sleeves and put the double needle in to quickly finish the dress. The neckline instructions were perfect and it fit perfectly. After removing the neck band twice in another dress a few weeks earlier I was impressed.
ClosetCase patterns have the best instructions and this was another win. Can’t wait to make another one!

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Linda P.
Great pattern and Wonderful Customer Service

The instructions are easy to understand. I ordered a paper pattern and the booklet is lovely. I discovered that more yardage was needed than recommended for the dress in my size and customer service was quick to respond and help with the issue.
I have made two dresses and they are so comfortable and cute. It is an easy and satisfying sew. I look forward to sewing more Closet Case patterns

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Cindy R.
Ebony T Shirt and Dress Pattern

I am NOT a clothing maker, but I got this pattern to use with my new serger. I completed the t shirt in less than 2 hours and it is a perfect fit! The pattern was easy to follow and I can see many more in my future. Maybe I AM a clothing maker!

You ABSOLUTELY are Cindy!! There are so many simple, fun things you can make on your serger!

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MaryAnn J.
Blue swing tee

I made the tee in a beautiful blue knit. Pattern instructions were very easy to read. Did not have to make any adjustment. Plan to make the dress, just haven’t found the perfect fabric. Super pattern, would recommend for all skill levels.

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Margaret C.
Still up in the air

I have made the dress but I am not sure if I like how I look in the fabric I used. I think will try again using a less flamboyant fabric. Also I think I will bring in the volume a little.
As far as putting the pattern together, it was very easy. Very much like a typical t shirt

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Coreen M.
A great pattern

This is a great pattern. I sewed the t-shirt in an afternoon. The instructions are thorough and easy to understand.

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Erica H.
Super cute and super quick!

I was able to sew up three of these in one day. I am constantly wearing the dress version with long set in sleeves. They're super comfy. I'm always wearing version A.

I made the crop top length at the request of my partner who thinks my tummy is cute, and it feels a little short without any adjustments, but I have a pretty large bust and feel a little awkward in crop tops to begin with.