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Gloria Peplum



 I have this weird obsession with showing off my shoulders. They are my best features, to me.  I always favor sleeveless, off the shoulder or cold shoulder tops. The split sleeves of the new Gloria Peplum by 5 out of 4 Patterns are such a unique feature to such a great pattern. I was extremely excited to test the Gloria Peplum pattern. This awesome high/low peplum top presented a fashionable reason to show off my shoulders.




The Gloria pattern has so many length options; peplum, short and long skater skirt, peplum, short and long high/low skirt. I was impressed with all of the options that come with the Gloria pattern. There is something for everyone. I decided that I would test the Peplum high/low option. The flattering fitted waist really complements the high/low peplum. This gives the silhouette of a super dainty figure on all body types.



There are so many sleeve options to choose from. The sleeves can be made in the traditional option or there is a split sleeve option.  Sleeveless, short, elbow, 3/4, and long sleeves. I chose to make the short split sleeve. The split sleeve option was deceptively easy to make, and well worth it. I am totally enchanted by the little bit of peekaboo of my shoulder. 




After I decided on the options for the peplum, I knew that I had to go with some extra feminine fabric.  I chose to go with this Rose and Cross Knit  from Hobby Lobby. There is nothing more  girly than pink roses.  The fabric is a polyester/spandex blend with a 4 way stretch. I used less than 1.5 yards of fabric for the high/low peplum. I paired the Gloria with a pair of skin tight leggings that I really had a hard time getting out of. I think this peplum would also go with a nice pair of skinny jeans.




5 out of 4 Patterns puts so much work and love into their patterns. You really can't go wrong with any of them. The Gloria pattern also includes a Full Bust Adjustment(FBA) tutorial.  I really don't need nor use the FBA but I know that a lot of women have to use an FBA for just about every bodice pattern.  If tops are not your thing and you want to make a skirt, this pattern features instructions to make the skirts without the bodice. Or if high/lows or skater skirts are not selling it for you, there are instructions to add a circle skirt to the bodice(circle skirt pattern not included). There is truly something for everyone in the lovely Gloria pattern. Try it, you'll love it!!!


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SewKyrsto
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