Romana D.
Location: Glencoe, South Australia
Blog, website and/or Instagram handle: @romana_elysium
Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a trained geologist and yoga teacher who loves to create! Be it sewing, gardening, painting, knitting to name a few!
What In the Folds size do you wear? : Size C, Size D, Size E
What bust cup size do you normally make / wear?: E cup
Which pattern did you use?: Peppermint peplum top, Peppermint button-up dress, Peppermint playsuit, Peppermint everyday dress, Peppermint wrap top
What type of fabric did you make the garment/s from?: Lots of linens, patterned cottons and any other beautiful materials I can find
What alterations (if any) did you make to the pattern/s?:
Playsuit: French seams, removed the zip and added a halter neck
Button up dress x2: added in seam pockets, darts and bust adjustment
One version of the peplum top I created into a christmassy dress
If you made this pattern/s again, would you do anything differently?:
What would be your top tip for other makers using this pattern/s?: Have fun and take your time!
I'd love to hear about a happy memory from when you made or wore this garment or garments!: So many happy memories wearing my garments in Thailand pre-covid. Also finishing one of my button up dresses post haste as my five year old cousin requested I wear it to his dads 30th birthday party.
What do you love most about In the Folds patterns?: The simple easy to follow along instructions and the beautifully thought out patterns!
Make it yourself
Peppermint wrap top pattern
Peppermint ruffle top
Peppermint playsuit