We've take inspiration from Brogan Allard's debut book release, Dopamine Dressmaking, to bring you a selection of fun and fabulous dressmaking kits curated for patterns in the book. Each kit will give you everything you need to make the main garment or the pattern variation provided. Don't forget to add on the book at checkout in case you don't already have it!

THE PARTY DRESS

"A-line mini skirt, statement puff sleeves"

Credit: Dopamine Dressmaking by Brogan Allard (Quadrille, £26) Photography: Olivia Bossert

This charming and elegant dress has a seemingly classic silhouette- with puffed short sleeves and a belted waist that accentuates the figure. The standout feature is the dramatic heart-shaped cutout on the back, adding a flirty touch. Try with brocade, tweed or metallic fabrics for a whimsically stylish piece that's perfect for special occasions. 

Kit includes:

3.5m main fabric to be self lined

or  3m main fabric and 0.75 lining fabric for metallic lamé fabric (this is more narrow and also would be more comfortable with cotton lining) 

0.75 interfacing

1 pack of hook and eye fastenings

1.5m elastic (12mm wide)

1 Gutermann Sew-All thread