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Mademoiselle Josephine dress sewing pattern review

My daughter has a wardrobe full of handmade dresses, but I have hardly any. P&M Patterns is a French sewing pattern company that have patterns in English as well as French, and I jumped at the chance to try one of their patterns for a blog tour. Whilst they have girl’s patterns as well, it was time to sew a dress for me, and Mademoiselle Josephine looked like my kind of dress!

Note: I received a free pattern for review purposes.

Madame Josephine dress from P&M Patterns sewn in a purple and black floral print.

With an X body shape, I love dresses that are fitted at the waist. Mademoiselle Josephine has a shaped waist panel, with the option to add piping (which I did), with gathers at the bust should and waist.

Madame Josephine dress sewing pattern review

The dress has full instructions for a standard zipper and some information on how to use an invisible zipper. I could only find an invisible zipper in dressĀ length (I really miss big box sewing stores!!),

Invisible zipper used in the back of the Madame Josephine dress from P&M Patterns

The fabric I used is a lightweight cotton that was lovely to sew with. It was very soft and the dress is perfect for hot days (and it’s starting to heat up here).

Belted waistband and gathering details of the Madame Josephine dress from P&M Patterns

I only realised after taking these photos how much of a tan line I have on my chest! Looks like I’ll have to wear the dress on a few sunny days to even that out a bit!

The pattern is rated as a 3* for difficulty, and I think that’s about right. All the steps are explained clearly in words and with line drawings, but it felt like you needed experience with the various techniques to pull it off. I don’t think this is the best pattern if you are making your first dress.

Women's dress sewing pattern review: Madame Josephine dress from P&M Patterns

There are fitting tips in the pattern, which is very helpful. Since my fabric was fairly cheap, I didn’t make a muslin (or rather, it’s a wearable muslin!). The waist fits wonderfully as per the measurements, but I have a little bit of gaping along the neckline (which is not surprising with my rounded sloping shoulders). If I make the pattern again, I’ll make a small adjustment to the neckline.

Madame Josephine dress from P&M Patterns is a fun dress to sew for ladies.

Overall, it’s a pretty, feminine dress that makes me feel beautiful. It’s just the kind of dress I love, and I can see myself making it again. Get the pattern from P&M Patterns in paper or pdf format here.

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Narelle, Threadistry Chief Creator

I'm Narelle and I believe sewing is most rewarding when you learn by sewing what you love. I'm a Burda-certified sewing instructor and love sharing sewing tips, tricks and tutorials.

I'm Narelle and I believe sewing is most rewarding when you learn by sewing what you love.

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