M4M Katy Side Knot Top and Dress | Sewing Pattern Review

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Looking for a dress pattern that is flattering and easy to sew? Here is my sewing pattern review of the m4M Katy Side Knot Top and Dress.

I love testing sewing patterns for Made For Mermaids. Their style really suits me. The patterns are always easy to follow and I really love how they turn out.

The latest sewing pattern from Made for Mermaids is the Katy Side Knot Dress and Top. The M4M Katy features a flattering waist tie that is built into the garment. So you get the look of a belt, without needing a belt!

Get the M4M Katy Side Knot Sewing Pattern on sale right now until October 31, 2021.

The M4M Katy Side Knot

Now I have reviewed a similar pattern previously, so you know that I really like this style.

The M4M Katy is a versatile pattern that has so many options. I love sewing patterns with options because I feel I’m getting more value for my money. You can also sew the same pattern more than once and get different looks each time.

The M4M Katy Side Knot options:

• 3 lengths: top, mini dress, below the knee dress
• necklines: mock neck, high scoop, low scoop
• sleeves: sleeveless, short, long, bishop

All of these variations can lead to so many looks.

Fabric Recommendations

The pattern is drafted for knit fabrics making this a comfy and easy-to-wear garment.

Due to the tie, you may not anything overly drapey as it may pull it down. That said, you need a bit of drape so that it hands nicely as well.

M4M Katy Side Knot Sewing Pattern Review

As with all the M4M sewing patterns, I found this to be a relatively easy sew.

The pattern pieces include:

• bodice back – cut as 2 pieces for a more fitted look
• front – one oddly shaped piece as part of the tie is included with it
• tie piece
• sleeves
• neck binding – I typically use the double fold binder on my cover stitch and so I never use the binding pieces.

I found the way that the tie is incorporated into the pattern piece to be quite clever. Note that in order to incorporate the tie into the front bodice part, the bottom part of the skirt is on the bias. This may be an issue if you have directional fabric.

I like how this dress can easily be thrown on and with the built-in tie, it looks like you made an effort to style and accessorize it.

During the testing process, I sewed up the mini dress version with a low scoop neck and long sleeves. I love how it turned out.

I couldn’t resist also sewing up a top version with the bishop sleeves. This pattern works so well with sweater knits! This top is so nice and cozy. The sweater knit has good stretch for it to be fitted, without being clingy.

Don’t forget to get the M4M Katy Side Knot Sewing Pattern on sale right now until October 31, 2021.

Here’s one I made out of sweater knit fabric from Boho Fabrics. Katy makes a great sweater dress!

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