Sew yourself Barbie

Christchurch-makers are headed to see the Barbie Movie this Saturday, so what better time to round up some patterns & fabric to replicate some looks!

The Upton Dress from Cashmerette gives you a wide range of sizes and cup-size options on a princess seam dress and Sew Over It has a few vintage-vibe dress patterns. Charm Patterns has a Patreon-only pattern which is an exact dupe for this dress!

Dupe Barbie’s pink look with Jude Flare Jeans from Closet Core or Isle Jeans from Chalk & Notch. Use the Birch Vest from Pattern Emporium, Joy Vest from Style Arc for the vest.

Be just Ken! Embrace fringing on a cowboy-style shirt with the Patsy Blouse from Charm Patterns. It comes in 2 size ranges, sleeved and sleeveless options, and many other options too.

Elbe Textiles’ Serpentine Hat is great for making your own summery hat!

Lean into the pointy collar vibes of this look with the Fibremood Tilda Dress or the Patina Blouse from Friday Pattern Company.

Whip yourself up a pink jumpsuit using the free Rational Dress Society patterns, Closet Core’s Blanca Flight Suit, Fibremood’s Leah Jumpsuit.

Embrace nautical T-shirt vibes with Tarlee T-Shirt (up to 64″ (162cm) from Muna and Broad, Concord T-Shirt (up to 62” (157cm) bust) from Cashmerette, or the Gable Top (up to 62″ (157cm) bust) from Jennifer Lauren Handmade, or a free t-shirt from Closet Core (up to 60″ (152cm) bust).

Duplicate this puff sleeve dress with the Cloud Dress from Sewing by Masin, the Gracie Wrap Dress from Chch-based (I think) The Bold One, or ZW Soft Blouse from Birgitta Helmersson.

Complete the look with a Birkenstock sandal.

Pink fabrics in NZ

Double-sided gingham double gauze from For Fabrics Sake
Hot pink tencel twill from The Fabric Shop in Otara
Hot pink wide-rib knit from The Fabric Box
Hot pink cotton voile from The Fabric Store
Magenta chunky corduroy from Harmer & Huff
Pink silk crepe de chine from The Fine Cloth Company
Bubblegum washer cotton from The Fine Cloth Company
Textured ribbed-ish swim fabric from Drapers Fabrics

Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.

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