Dreamy Saffron Dress

I’m always on the lookout for patterns I can use with my woven fabric stash and this pattern checks all the boxes: It’s a quick sew, ridiculously comfortable, and makes all my Pinterest dreams come true! I was lucky enough to test for the women’s version of the Saffron pattern from Petite Stitchery and I’ve basically been living in it as much as possible while the weather is still nice.

*This pattern was provided to me for free for testing purposes. This post contains affiliate links. All views and opinions are my own.

A woman wearing a pink short-sleeved Saffron dress with a gathered waist and two patch pockets, by a garage door

From the Petite Stitchery website:

The Women’s Saffron Crop, Top, & Dress is the perfect quick-sew woven garment for year round wear! Saffron is available in Women’s Xs-4X and has of tons options to get you through any season! Check out some of these features:
-Three sleeve lengths: Short, 3/4, and Long Sleeves
-Four skirt lengths: Crop, Top, Mini Dress, Knee Length Dress
-Full coverage button back or no-closure scoop neck
-Solid front bodice or color blocked front bodice
-Pocket

One of the best things about this pattern is the number of features! You can pick and choose different options with each make giving you tons of flexibility. This pattern also comes in baby and kids sizes which means endless mommy and me options. If you’re looking for outfits for family photos, this may be the answer and you’ll get plenty of wear after pictures too.

A woman looking down at her pink Saffron dress with gathered waist and large patch pockets, worn with black sandals

I made size XS based off my bust measurement and also made a 1″ small bust adjustment which eliminated the dart. I love the look of a back detail so I went with the scoop back and I love it! It doesn’t show my bra strap or feel like it’s slipping off my shoulders which can be a problem sometimes with scooped backs. I’m 5 feet tall and the mini dress length hits me right above the knee which I think is perfect. The pockets are also functional as well as beautiful and I’ve already gotten tons of use out of them. This final version was made with a Robert Kaufman essex linen blend which I’m absolutely loving right now.

A woman smiling in a pink short-sleeved Saffron dress with a gathered skirt and two large patch pockets, by a garage door

I only test for patterns that I would purchase regardless so this was a treat for me and I am so grateful I was able to be a part of the tester group. It’s pretty cool to see myself on their home page too, because it means the vision in my head actually translated. I’m so excited to make more versions of this pattern including a full back and midi dress length or top for cooler weather.

Are you as obsessed with woven dresses as I am? Let me know what you think about the Saffron pattern in the comments!

Take a look at the pattern here:

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4 responses to “Dreamy Saffron Dress”

  1. This fits you so well, and I love those pockets! Is that the berry color of Essex cotton/linen? I’m a big-time Kaufman fabrics fan and some of their colors lately have just been so beautiful!

    1. Yes! It’s the berry color! It was redder than I initially thought it would be, but I still love it.

  2. Mlum2005@gmail.com

    Hi there! I love the dress. It looks amazing on you! I was wondering if you would share how many yards of fabric you used?

    Thanks!!

    1. Hi! I don’t remember exactly, but I think 2.5 yards or so was fine for the size I made.

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