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PATTERN REVIEW

Name: Carol Bentley Instagram handle: @chatterstitch  Pattern: Lora Dress by True Bias Fabric: Meet Milk Smooth Drape Tencel Twill Fabric Fabric stockist: minerva.com

The Lora Dress is a brand-new pattern and, when I first saw it, I loved the feminine fit. The pattern has two very different versions, while the main bodice and skirt are the same for both, the sleeve options are quite different, giving either fabulously dramatic statement sleeves or delicate spaghetti straps. There are also directions to make a short or midi length dress. I chose to make view D which is the midi length dress with huge statement sleeves.

MY STYLE

This is quite a deviation from my usual style. I’m quite

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