It was very straightforward to put together. In this view, the twisted belt piece covers the detail that I showed in my last post. I omitted the zipper and added an identical belt on the back of my dress. This pattern can be used with either knits or wovens. If you used a woven and needed the zipper, you couldn't add the belt like I did. This dress turned out a smidge big, probably because of the woven/knits combo pattern, and I used jersey. I made a 10 with no alterations. If I were to make it again (and I think I will make one shortened to a top), I would make an 8.
The fabric is a rayon jersey from Ressy's Fabric Co-op. It's easy to join the co-op, but Ressy is on a hiatus right now and there's no fabric available.
I wore this dress to church this past Sunday with a cami underneath and a cardi overtop. The front and back are low, but just high enough to not show my bra. I could wear it without a cami somewhere other than church. :-)
Close-up of the front bodice and belt. I finished the armholes with narrow, soft elastic for stability with stretch.
View of the inside. There is a facing for the whole bodice that has an elastic casing at the bottom. I have to adjust it when I first put on the dress, but after that, it stays put.
I didn't match up the floral when I cut. They are so big that I thought they'd benefit from being broken up a bit.
I did a pattern review here.
7 comments:
Gee I envy you, beautiful new dress and warm weather to wear it in. Seriously this dress is a winner!
I love that fabric! Your new dress looks wonderful on you.
Very pretty! I especially LOVE the fabric. Blues and yellows mixed in a print is one of my favorite color combos. Great job!
That looks wonderful, from fabric choice to fit ... I'm envious.
dina in kc, mo
Cute dress, and I am in love with that fabric! So special.
Very pretty!
This is a great dress! I love the style--I am going have to get this pattern!--and the fabric is gorgeous!! ~ Peggy http://peggyscloset.blogspot.com/
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