Women's Relaxed Peplum

I have a confession to make: I do NOT like peplums.

I know, that's not exactly a promising way to start a pattern review when you don't even like the style to begin with, but let me tell you, this peplum is not your average peplum!

First, I made a muslin, just like you are supposed to. I made the gathered high/low skirt and hated it! I don't know what I did, but it was too short and the fabric was too bright and I was so disappointed! But I am part of the Mamma Can Do It promotion team and I was absolutely determined to not let Kelsey and Elizabeth down. I re-evaluated the shirt and adjusted my measurements and tried again. This was the result and I couldn't be more pleased!

So, a little about the MCDI Women's Relaxed Peplum, there are two lengths, shirt, and tunic. The difference between the two is the length of the skirt, which is nice so that you can use the same top for all of your pretties. The side waist length and the finished lengths are given. This is so awesome because my side waist is a little bit longer than average even though I am much shorter than average, and it's nice to be told how much I will need to add rather than have to figure it out by measuring the pattern.

Size options:

• Size 00 to Size 20 available (I made a size 18)
• That is bust size 30.5 - 46.5
• There is a matching Girl's pattern available as well (click here)
• Super Hero Add on (click here)

Sleeve options:

• Short (I lengthened mine by about 1 inch)
• 3/4 length
• long

Skirt options:

• Circle peplum shirt and tunic length
• Half circle peplum  shirt and tunic length (I made the half-circle in tunic length)
• Gathered peplum shirt and tunic length
• High/low peplum shirt front length to tunic back 

Neckline options with pattern pieces:

• banding
• binding (I used binding for my neckline)

Just a little about the PDF:

• Has Layers to print only the size/sizes you want
• Finished measurement chart
• Fabric and supplies recommendations (I used a heavy 200 GSM Rayon Spandex)
• Files to print on Letter, A4 and A0 paper
• Step by step full-color photo instructions
• Links to hacks, tips, and tricks from the testers directly in the pattern

After my first Relaxed Peplum turned out to be a dud, it was kind of difficult to cut into this beautiful Eggplant colored 200 GSM Rayon Spandex from So Sew English, because what if I hated it? I really didn't need to worry because this top was absolute PERFECTION!! I put this top and on fell in 💖 LOVE 💖 I felt so beautiful and so girly and this top was NOTHING like the first one I made. This was definitely not a flop!

And even though I haven't made another, gotta find the perfect fabric first, I do plan on making another. Maybe with the full circle peplum next time. This is a beautiful and well put together a pattern that I would definitely recommend, especially if you like the peplum style! There are so many combinations that this one will keep you busy for a good long time!

So, what is your final verdict? Do you like peplums? Why or why not?

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