It’s hard to imagine the suspender dress could ever be improved upon, but this latest iteration is just too cute! I love corduroy, but it generally doesn’t look good on me. This dress changes everything.

I’ve been wearing aprons for years. Not because I’m a chef, not because I did anything for a living that was particularly messy, not because I was a Waldorf kindergarten teacher… I just like the darn things. They just seem like the perfect layer to me, a feel-good and friendly kind of shield. I had noticed a while ago that I was in need of a new and snazzy apron-type garment in black. AND THERE IT WAS! Becky, genius that she is, understands the glory that is an apron-type garment, and she created this streamlined, understated, little-black-dress version of same. Needless to say, I snapped it up, and it is just absolutely the thing. I’ve only had it a month or so, and it has already shielded me in a benign and fashionable way QUITE a few times. I’m beyond satisfied, as I always am with items I purchase from Shift+Wheeler. Be like me. Invest in and wear this apron-esque superhero garment. It will be the wind beneath your wings.

Cute and fun! Just like your lunches at school but reusable.

Had a wonderful time being guided through the process start to finish, from selecting my pattern size, marking, cutting, and pinning to all the many stages of sewing, serging, and ironing. Becky is incredibly knowledgeable and patient and helps you to create a garment that will look as close to a Shift dress as possible! The ability to make small changes to make it truly your own, such as bringing in your own (approved) fabric, using scrap to make your inside pocket pop, or leaving the bottom hem unfinished on denim all add to the magic of having a one of a kind dress based on tried and true patterning and durability.
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This class was so much fun and D did a wonderful job instructing. Everyone’s bandanas turned out amazing because we all shared our stamp creations with each other. Such a special time💗

Excellent class, great space, enough time. Super instructor

Love it - perfect for quick running around when I'm pocket-less

becky custom made me a dress by shortening the existing pattern to fit my smaller frame. it is comfortable, flattering perfection and i wear it constantly. i really should buy a second (and third!?) so i can just live in them for all of eternity.

Great apron, love the fabric & style and POCKETS! Plus it's just really cute.

These suspenders are just the pop of color I need for Spring. Love that they match all of my Shift dresses!

Happy to support a local business that is so inclusive. Love y'all!

This is so great and I’ll be wearing it everywhere and for everything!

There’s just nothing like wild and crazy suspenders, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to buy special snazzy ones for my suspender dresses. These are wonderful. As with everything I buy from Shift+Wheeler, I recommend them highly.

I’m not going to lie, I’m a tall and fat drink of water who is always looking for a fun dress that *actually* fits. Becky took my measurements and carefully crafted my clothing to fit my long torso’d proportions. I’ve fallen in love and will be ordering more items as I continue to build a sustainable and conscious wardrobe. If you’re in the fence at all, I’m writing to assure you that you won’t regret this purchase. In the picture I included I’m wearing the gold elbow shirt as well (yes, I also love it!).

As with the other dresses, it's made to last and fits so comfortably. The pockets are like Crocodile Dundee proportions as in, "That's not a pocket. THIS is a pocket!" I can't express enough how much I appreciate a good pocket.

I'm okay with having a small wardrobe, with pieces that will last for years. When I consider how long this dress will last when compared to fast fashion, it's more than worth it. It's great to feel excited about buying clothes instead of discouraged!

If you're not sure if this dress will look good on you, it will. You'll feel so cute for yourself. Plus, the pockets.

Love the class. Nick is a great instructor, and I am learning some basic skills I will be able to use to make some cool bags. In addition to instruction, NIck has shared sources for the materials to use, which is super helpful.