{"id":17643,"date":"2021-10-03T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=17643"},"modified":"2021-10-02T17:45:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-02T21:45:35","slug":"perfect-for-work-dress-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/perfect-for-work-dress-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect for Work Dress Pattern &#8211; Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19058 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small.jpg 378w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 378px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 378\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small.jpg 378w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pinnable-small-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have noticed that I lost some weight this year. &nbsp;35lbs ! &nbsp;Yay. &nbsp;Gradually it had crept on over the last 3 years and now it's gone again. &nbsp;So to celebrate, I wanted to make something figure-hugging, a new dress I knew my husband would love. &nbsp;Something for work and formal occasions, but which could also be a date-night dress too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/perfect-work-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Perfect for Work Dress<\/a> fits the bill perfectly and yes, hubby loves it! &nbsp;When I modeled it the first time, he suggested we go out to dinner tonight and show it off &#8211; he's a good guy! &nbsp;It's the sort of smart dress I used to wear when I had an office job &#8211; oh a gazillion years ago now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c-150x112.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/449;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-067c-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It's easy to sew, comfy to wear. &nbsp;You don't have to make yours as figure-hugging as mine. &nbsp;Just go up a size or cut between sizes for a little bit more ease if you prefer a loose fit. &nbsp;My fabric is also a fairly firm ponte knit. &nbsp;If you made this in a softer fabric with more stretch, like an ITY knit, you'd also get a looser fit from the same size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/patternworkshop\/permalink\/488778087941332\/\" class=\"wp-image-19061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/patternworkshop\/permalink\/488778087941332\/\" class=\"wp-image-19061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-072c-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Quick and easy to sew<\/li><li>Figure skimming fit<\/li><li>Longer length &#8211; pick your own skirt length<\/li><li>Center back seam to help get a nice fit<\/li><li>Short sleeves<\/li><li>Layered pattern for easy printing &#8211; just print your size<\/li><li>Sizes 29- 41 bust, 33-45 inch hips<\/li><li>For knit fabrics only &#8211; I used a Ponte Knit &nbsp;(Read more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-shop-for-knit-fabrics-online\/\">different types of knit fabrics<\/a>&nbsp;here.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-079c-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Suggestions Available on Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70746 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70746\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70743 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70743\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70744 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70744\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70745 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-70745\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-19065133\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-19065 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"19065\" data-trackid=\"19065\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Perfect for Work Dress pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip. \u00a0Add it to your cart and check out - its FREE. \u00a0The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/workdress\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew your Perfect for Work Dress Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download and assemble your pattern. &nbsp;If you need more help in printing the layered pattern in just your size, you can see full step-by-step photo instructions in this earlier article &#8211; <a title=\"How to print a layered PDF file\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-a-layered-pdf-file\/\">How to Print a Layered PDF File<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut out your fabric pieces. &nbsp;Make in two colors, three or even 4 &#8211; whatever takes your fancy. &nbsp;Take care to cut your fabric for the front pieces with all of the pattern pieces face up and placed on the right side of your fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18994 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All seam allowances and hems are 1\/2 inch unless otherwise stated. Pin, sew and then press the center back seam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assemble the front of the dress starting with the largest pieces, pieces 3 and 4. &nbsp;Match them right sides together and sew with a half-inch seam allowance. &nbsp;You may need to refer to this previous tutorial on <a title=\"How to sew steeply slanted or bias seams\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-steeply-slanted-seams\/\">how to sew slanted seams<\/a> &#8211; remember to match up the stitching lines not the points of the fabric or you'll get jagged edges at the joins. Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18995 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1-150x56.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\/241;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-1-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join piece 2 to piece 3, pin, stitch, and press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18997 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2-150x56.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\/241;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-2-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the small piece 1 to piece 2. &nbsp;Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18998 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3-150x56.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\/241;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-3-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't quite line up exactly and get little jagged pieces at the overlaps, just trim the seam smooth with your scissors. &nbsp;It will all still work out just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19002 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the front of the dress to the back at the shoulders, right sides together. &nbsp;Use a half-inch seam allowance, BUT start stitching 3\/8th of an inch from the neckline edge and leave that part unsewn. &nbsp;Stitch all the way to the outer edge of the shoulder seam, where the sleeve will join. &nbsp; Press the shoulder seam open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18999 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-18999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-010b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving this 3\/8th of an inch unsewn will give us just a little bit of ease in the neckline later on and make it easier to get a smooth finish when we turn and stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the center of your sleeve and match this to the shoulder seam. &nbsp;Pin your sleeve in place right sides together. &nbsp;Stitch and press seam towards the sleeve. Repeat for the other sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"255\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19000 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4-500x196.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4-150x59.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\/255;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4-500x196.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-4-150x59.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With right sides together, stitch the side seams of the dress, and the under part of the sleeve, and press seams towards the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19003 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Perfect-for-work-dress-construction-014b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the neckline edge 1\/2 inch to the inside and pin well. &nbsp;The shoulder seam should be neatly turned under the neckline edge and allowed to open if necessary to make those curved turns lie nice and flat. &nbsp;Stitch in place and press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"482\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage\" class=\"wp-image-19005 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x402.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x121.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/482;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage\" class=\"wp-image-19005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage-500x402.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey-Collage-150x121.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn up 1\/2 inch to the inside of the sleeves edges and stitch. &nbsp;Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the hem length for your dress and trim if necessary. &nbsp;Turn up your hemline and finish with your favourite finish for knit fabrics. &nbsp;<a title=\"How to use a twin needle\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-use-a-twin-needle\/\">Using a twin needle<\/a> is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19006 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5-500x200.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5-150x60.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\/260;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Perfect for Work Dress pattern - free. Love the color blocking. How about making it in a solid with bright print accents?\" class=\"wp-image-19006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5-500x200.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Collage-5-150x60.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now wear and enjoy your Perfect for Work Dress and don't be surprised when your colleagues want to know where you bought it from &nbsp;\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about making another &#8211; mixing a solid with a bright print!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19063 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c.jpg\" alt=\"Just what I've been looking for. Free pattern for a work dress that looks smart but fun.\" class=\"wp-image-19063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sewing-various-088c-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-19065134\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-19065 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"19065\" data-trackid=\"19065\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Perfect for Work Dress pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip. \u00a0Add it to your cart and check out - its FREE. \u00a0The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/workdress\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode589Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might have noticed that I lost some weight this year. &nbsp;35lbs ! &nbsp;Yay. &nbsp;Gradually it had crept on over the last 3 years and now it&#8217;s gone again. &nbsp;So to celebrate, I wanted to make something figure-hugging, a new dress I knew my husband would love. &nbsp;Something for work \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/perfect-for-work-dress-pattern\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":19057,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[5,7,93,8,87,62,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17643"}],"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\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17643"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70749,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17643\/revisions\/70749"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}