To celebrate Me Made May, this year I’ll be doing a few blog posts to highlight some of my favorite Sew DIY patterns, sharing style inspiration and sewing tips. This week I’m focusing on the Lou Box Dress 1 and Lou Box Dress 2. Today, I’m starting with style inspiration. I often find it helpful to see how other people style a certain design and what fabric they select. It’s also great inspiration for making variations or hacks to a pattern. The Lou Box Dress patterns are really versatile and very hackable. The different sleeve options can be easily swapped between the patterns. Just like the Lou Box Top, they can be sewn with either woven or knit fabric and the pattern includes instructions for both construction methods.
CHECK OUT THE LOU BOX DRESS 1 IN THE SHOP
The Lou Box Dress 1 is a simple basic and perfect for summer weather. Both views have a cocoon shape, medium scoop neck and knee length skirt finished with a facing. View A of the pattern features in-seam pockets and elbow length sleeves with cuffs. View B features large patch pockets and short cuff sleeves.
This dress can be worn with sandals or sneakers and is great for showing off a statement necklace. In cooler weather, pair it with boots and tights. For the perfect lounging caftan, just lengthen the dress to ankle length. See my caftan hack here.
Image sources, first photo, clockwise from top left: Pinterest, Universal Standard, Everlane, Black Crane, Etsy, Elizabeth Suzann, Sotela
The Lou Box Dress 2 features a ballet neckline, a gathered elastic waist, a knee length A-line skirt, tapered sleeves and scoop front pockets. View A has elbow length sleeves and view B has full length sleeves and a scoop back. I enjoy wearing this dress in a knit fabric the most because it’s comfortable but feels pulled together. I love how sophisticated these inspiration photos look. It makes me want to try the pattern in a luscious silk fabric with a midi-length skirt and in-seam pockets.
CHECK OUT THE LOU BOX DRESS 2 IN THE SHOP
Image sources, photo above, clockwise from top left: Black Crane, Pinterest, Pinterest, Babakud, Black Crane, Pinterest
The Lou Box Dress 1 is a loose-fitting cocoon style dress. Worn alone, it’s perfect for warm summer days. Paired with a sweater, tights and boots, it will take you through the colder months. Make it in linen for a casual look or printed silk for a luxurious night out. View A features a medium scoop neck, 3/4 length sleeves with cuffs, in-seam pockets and a knee-length skirt. View B features short cuff sleeves and patch pockets. Instructions are included for sewing the dress in both woven and knit fabrics.
This digital pattern includes an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, a print-at-home layered pattern for letter or A4 size paper, a US copy shop pattern and an A0 size pattern.
Model is 5’11” and is wearing a size 12.
THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
The Lou Box Dress 2 is a loose-fitting gathered waist dress with a ballet neckline, scoop pockets, a knee length skirt and dolman sleeves. View A features three-quarter length sleeves. View B features full-length tapered sleeves and a low scoop back. Instructions are included for sewing the dress in both woven and knit fabrics.
This digital pattern includes an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, a print-at-home layered pattern for letter or A4 size paper, a US copy shop pattern and an A0 size pattern.
Model is 5’11” and is wearing a size 12.
THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
This item includes the Lou Box Dress 1 and the Lou Box Dress 2 pdf sewing patterns for a discounted price.
Lou Box Dress 1
The Lou Box Dress 1 is a loose-fitting cocoon style dress. Worn alone, it’s perfect for warm summer days. Paired with a sweater, tights and boots, it will take you through the colder months. Make it in linen for a casual look or printed silk for a luxurious night out. View A features a medium scoop neck, 3/4 length sleeves with cuffs, in-seam pockets and a knee-length skirt. View B features short cuff sleeves and patch pockets. Instructions are included for sewing the dress in both woven and knit fabrics.
Lou Box Dress 2
The Lou Box Dress 2 is a loose-fitting gathered waist dress with a ballet neckline, scoop pockets, a knee length skirt and dolman sleeves. View A features three-quarter length sleeves. View B features full-length tapered sleeves and a low scoop back. Instructions are included for sewing the dress in both woven and knit fabrics.
The bundle includes two digital PDF patterns each with a print-at-home pattern, copy shop pattern, A0 pattern and illustrated instructions. THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT.
After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.
For the Lou Box Dress 1, I recommend using medium weight woven or knit fabrics such as linen, chambray, cotton lawn, poplin or rayon. View A is also suitable for sweatshirt fabric. See my version here. The pattern looks great in a variety of fabrics. The less drape the fabric has, the more it will stand away from the body and show off the cocoon shape.
For the Lou Box Dress 2, I recommend using fabric that has some drape and will be comfortable when gathered at the waist with the elastic. You can use lightweight rayon, crepe de chine, chiffon, georgette or jersey.
If you need help sewing these patterns, make sure to check out the sewalong for lots of helpful posts. There are loads of tips, photo tutorials and even a few videos. Happy sewing!
