I really think I could make everything on the Hot Patterns site. I've already made the Kimono wrap dress (and am going to make another) and got some amazing fabric to make the Tokyo Joe tunic top. Right now, I'm working on the Weekender/Martini Jacket.
I may need a few martinis just to get through it.
All these patterns are labeled "Advanced Beginner" based on the sewing skills needed for each project. I think you might need to be a "Super Advanced pattern reader" to figure out how to actually sew the pieces together.
The Kimono dress had some loose instructional drawings with the instructions, but I think I could have used some more precise instructions (and one piece was mis-labelled) to help me figure it out. The Martini jacket just has written instructions, no illustrations, and it's driving me crazy. I don't mind ripping out seams if I've sewn something wrong, but I do get a little peeved if I have to rip out seams because the instructions are vague and I can't figure out what I'm doing.
I am going to finish the jacket because it will be really flattering and useful, but my girls might learn a few new choice words from me in the meantime.
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