Know Me 2046! The Best Fall Dress Ever!

Note: Photos and pattern review below. You can also watch the review on YouTube by clicking HERE!

Hello Friends and HAPPY FALL!!! I recently made a FABOULOUS Fall dress by using the sewing pattern Know Me 2046 (you can find it here)! This pattern was designed by Nikki Brooks and she also goes by Beauty Jadore.

I picked up this pattern when it was first released, which was in the Spring or Summer of 2023, but I knew I wouldn’t make the dress until Fall because of the long sleeves. However, I love this simple but Chic dress!!!

This dress doesn’t have many lines to it, but there are a few details that elevates the dress, which are the sleeve ruching details and the slit zipper.

Because this pattern calls for knit fabric, I made a straight size 24, because the finished bust measurement for that size is 43.5, and my bust is 45 inches and I prefer to have my knit fabric be stretched by my body to fit vs. draping off and possibly look saggy.
The sleeves have ruching to them by using elastic and I think that the detail is adorable. One piece went in the middle of the sleeve and the other went on the sleeve seam and it made this look. (Please see below).

You can see it on my fabric but It’s much more noticeable on solid colored fabrics but I love it.

As far as the zipper slit, there is supposed to be a zipper in the slit so that you can open and close it, but I didn’t put a zipper in mine because I didn’t think I would use the feature, so I made a hem and stitched it down. However, the idea of it is very neat and I may try it eventually.

For a detailed PATTERN REVIEW and to learn more about the FABRIC used, please read the review below. You can also watch the YouTube video by clicking here, where I share additional information!!! Thank you for stopping by!!!

Pattern Review

Pattern Number: Know me 2046
Sewing Rating/Skill Level: Very Easy
Pattern Description: Misses’ Knit Dress in Two Lengths and Woven Pants
Misses’ knit dress is available in two lengths and features extra long sleeves that gather at wrists. Neckline is finished with self-binding. View A dress has very high side slit. View B dress has a side slit and zipper. Fit and Flare woven pants have high waist, side seam pockets and zipper.
View I Made: I made View B, which is the longer version of the dress
FABRIC Recommendations: Stretch knits only such as cotton, ITY, Jerseys, Modal, Ribbed and Sweater
Notions Needed: Thread, 1/4 inch elastic, Zipper for view B, optional hook and eye
Pattern Sizing: The pattern sizing is from size 8 -26
Size that I Cut: The size that I cut was a size 24 (see above for more details)
Pattern Pieces: I used 4 pattern pieces to make this.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, and there is an awesome sew along for this pattern too! You can find it here !
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes
What did you particularly like about the pattern? I like the length, the sleeves and how class it is! Perfect for Fall
What did you particularly dislike about the pattern? Nothing
Did I learn any new Techniques: No
Did I have a first time experience: No
Fabric Used: I used this Hacci Sweater knit fabric that has been in my stash for about three years!!! I loved this fabric when I saw it but I didn’t know what to make with it until now. I purchased this from Sow Sew English Fabrics (you can find similar fabric here), and they still have a variety of this type of fabrics on their website.
Purchased: So Sew English Fabrics
Buttons Used: None
Alterations or changes: Yes, I cut off about 4-5 inches of the length
Any modification recommendations: No
Would you recommend it to others? YES!
Availability: This pattern came out in the summer or spring of 2023 and it is still available at your Local JoAnns and on the McCall’s website. You can find it HERE !
Pairings:. I paired my dress with my black leather boots, my black clutch purse and my gold hoops!