Melissa Watson for Palmer/Pletsch – Palmer Pletsch Sewing Blog

PATI MAKES MCCALL’S MELISSA WATSON SHIRTDRESS!

Post author:Melissa Watson
Post published:September 14, 2016
Post category:Fitting Sewing Lessons
Post comments:26 Comments

I decided to sew Melissa’s new shirtdress, McCall’s 7380. I love the hidden placket front, the shirt tail hem, and the slightly raised waist which will give less emphasis to my thicker waist. I love the Liberty cotton and though spendy, it was 58” wide. McCalls 7380 Alexa Elastic Back Shirt Dress Of course ...

FASHION KNITS – DESIGNING WITH A SIMPLE PATTERN

Post author:Melissa Watson
Post published:August 30, 2016
Post category:Style
Post comments:14 Comments

As a fashion designer and pattern maker, I’m always trying to come up with new and interesting designs while sticking to classic silhouettes. At the end of the day, when you are sewing something yourself, you are the designer because you are making the decisions for fit and fabric. Hope you enjoy ...