{"id":10276,"date":"2014-08-20T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=10276"},"modified":"2016-09-03T09:53:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-03T14:53:33","slug":"color-block-dress-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/color-block-dress-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Color block dress pattern &#8211; POTM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10480 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b.jpg\" alt=\"OMG. I just have to make this dress! It's like everything I want in one pattern.\" width=\"400\" height=\"535\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/535;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10480\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b.jpg\" alt=\"OMG. I just have to make this dress! It's like everything I want in one pattern.\" width=\"400\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript>I LOVE this dress! \u00a0I can assure you that I am not as slim as this dress makes me appear, but the design, shape, dark side panels and careful shaping to the center panel creates an illusion that makes the wearer look slimmer and smoother. \u00a0I've combined mine with a border print for the center panel but this dress also looks great in a solid too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10467 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3.jpg\" alt=\"OMG. I just have to make this dress! It's like everything I want in one pattern. \" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/350;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10467\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3.jpg\" alt=\"OMG. I just have to make this dress! It's like everything I want in one pattern. \" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-3-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This color block dress pattern is\u00a0Pattern of the Month for August.<\/p>\n<p>Make this dress loose and figure skimming or really turn some heads with a figure hugging look and some vibrant colors.<\/p>\n<p>Looks best with a patterned or brighter central panel and darker side panels to emphasise your shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scooped neckline with binding.<\/li>\n<li>Slightly A-Line skirt<\/li>\n<li>Center back seam for perfect fitting<\/li>\n<li>Princess seams front and back<\/li>\n<li>Use dark panels on the outside for a slimming effect<\/li>\n<li>Shaped panels front and back<\/li>\n<li>Wide shoulders<\/li>\n<li>PDF download with full step by step photo instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This pattern is rated Intermediate because you may be joining knit fabrics that have different weights and stretch, or which stretch in different directions. \u00a0There are also tight curved seams. Experience in sewing knit fabrics would be useful. \u00a0Otherwise, its a very simple pattern and very quick to sew.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10476 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4.jpg\" alt=\"OMG. I just have to make this dress! It's like everything I want in one pattern.\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/350;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10476\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4.jpg\" alt=\"OMG. I just have to make this dress! It's like everything I want in one pattern.\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-4-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Pattern tester feedback and results<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11424 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy.jpg\" alt=\"Judy\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy-150x88.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/382;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11424\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy.jpg\" alt=\"Judy\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Judy-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript>Judy at <a href=\"http:\/\/stoneylonesomesewworks.blogspot.com\/2014\/07\/color-block-monochrome-make-garment.html\" target=\"_blank\">Stoney Lonesome Sew Works<\/a><\/strong> made a couple of versions and even entered one in a sewing contest. \u00a0Her first was an interesting mix of stripes placed both vertical and horizontal and then a slinky black number. \u00a0 \u00a0<em>&#8220;Really like the design as it is so flattering to a curvy woman!! Very happy with the end result.I think you have a hit with this pattern Deby! Everyone is going to love it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6091&#038;awinaffid=258957&#038;clickref=soseweasy&#038;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FTwoChicklets\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11425 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane.jpg\" alt=\"Diane\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane-150x88.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/382;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11425\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane.jpg\" alt=\"Diane\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diane-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript>Diane<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0admits to being &#8216;vertically challenged' and\u00a0suggested I add in several lengthen and shorten lines because of the shaping and how it needs to fit the correct parts of the body, so at her suggestion there are lines approximately at the bust, waist and hips where you can add or remove length if you need to. \u00a0Great idea Diane. <em>&#8220;I really loved how the dress looked on you in your photos. It is simple but elegant and very flattering. It looked like an easy to sew pattern which makes it a quick project. \u00a0My guy must really like it since he asked me about it again this morning. I'll have to wear it for him when we go out!\u00a0&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11426 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma.jpg\" alt=\"Emma\" width=\"550\" height=\"359\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma-150x98.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/359;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11426\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma.jpg\" alt=\"Emma\" width=\"550\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Emma-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript>Emma<\/strong> gave me lots of help on the shaping of this dress and saved me from one glaring error in sizing &#8211; thanks Emma, you saved the day and showed the importance of the testing process. \u00a0 She suggested using a rib knit for the neckline binding and also found the armholes a little too high for her. \u00a0<em>&#8220;I liked they design on you and it printed and went together perfectly.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11428 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin.jpg\" alt=\"Robin\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin-500x195.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin-150x58.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/253;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11428\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin.jpg\" alt=\"Robin\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin-500x195.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Robin-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript>Robin at The Pattern Tester<\/strong> &#8211; Robin has a terrific eye for detail and can always be relied upon to point out my every spelling mistake \ud83d\ude42 <em>&#8220;I love this pattern, and how the design gives a slimming effect. It's a great dress to wear for different occasions, and very comfortable.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11430 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda.jpg\" alt=\"Linda\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda-500x195.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda-150x58.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/253;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11430\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda.jpg\" alt=\"Linda\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda-500x195.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Linda-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript>Linda<\/strong> &#8211; proof that you don't have to make this dress in dark colors &#8211; doesn't she look fabulous! \u00a0She made me laugh when she told me her husband says she shouldn't go out without him looking so hot!\u00a0<em>\u00a0&#8220;When I first saw the pattern I was very impressed by this beautiful dress, the fit of it and could not wait to try it. I just love princess seams even if they are a bit harder to assemble. \u00a0The fit is so nice. My husband's jaw just dropped!! Had not seen this in a long time!! I feel very woman in this dress but the fact that it's knit makes it so comfortable at the same time.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11483 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2.jpg\" alt=\"Louise2\" width=\"329\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2.jpg 329w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2-110x150.jpg 110w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 329px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 329\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11483\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2.jpg\" alt=\"Louise2\" width=\"329\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2.jpg 329w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Louise2-110x150.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Louise<\/strong> &#8211; <em>&#8220;Very easy and fashionable dress. Simple to make. Excellent directions for neck band.\u00a0The only issue was of my own doing. The center panels were a wonderful 2 way stretch jersey, but I choose a ponte knit for the sides, which did not stretch nearly as much as I would have liked.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get the Color Block Dress Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mab-1047346\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-10473 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"10473\" data-trackid=\"10473\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-right mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/535;width: 175px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Color-block-dress-2b.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"175\" style=\" width: 175px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the Color Block Dress Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Buy the Color Block Dress Pattern here. \u00a0The pattern can be downloaded from my design account at Payhip. \u00a0If you have any trouble downloading, opening or printing the pattern, please see this post - <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/download-print-pdf-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;\">How to download PDF sewing patterns<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/blockdress\" style=\"\" >Go to the Color Block Dress Pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Pattern of the Month Club<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you like this pattern, you may like some of my other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/showcase\/\">sewing patterns<\/a>. \u00a0Like them all or several? \u00a0Then consider signing up to the 2014\u00a0<a title=\"Sewing Pattern of the Month Club launched\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-pattern-of-the-month-club\/\">Pattern of the Month Club<\/a>\u00a0and get 15 patterns for a very special price.<\/p>\n<div>\n<dl id=\"attachment_8569\">\n<dt><a title=\"Sewing Pattern of the Month Club launched\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-pattern-of-the-month-club\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club-join-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Save money and get to sew a lot! I'll be signing up at So Sew Easy to get a sewing pattern each month.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pattern-of-the-month-club-join-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Save money and get to sew a lot! I'll be signing up at So Sew Easy to get a sewing pattern each month.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>Authored by:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/117695635189754905375\" rel=\"author\">Deby at So Sew Eas<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I LOVE this dress! \u00a0I can assure you that I am not as slim as this dress makes me appear, but the design, shape, dark side panels and careful shaping to the center panel creates an illusion that makes the wearer look slimmer and smoother. \u00a0I&#8217;ve combined mine with a \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/color-block-dress-pattern\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10480,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[5,7,8,92,62,91,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10276"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10276"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10276\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}