I have seen a few versions of this dress in sewing internet land and have been very impressed everytime I see it. So of course, I had to join the bandwagon.... and it was worth it - a great pattern!
I made it up in knit purchased from Bargain Box in Ipswich bought in July 2010. This feels like what Knitwit calls a dry handle knit. It was lovely to work with and lovely to wear. I didn't really realise that the 'stripes' were going to go across my body until I started cutting it, so I matched side seams and pocket areas. Perhaps too well as the pockets are hard to see!
This is a Project Runway pattern and is actually true to size. I made a size 12 at the top and a size 14 for the skirt part. I might have got away with a 12 but I didn't want it too tight.
The faux wrap is brilliant with no gaping and this is a really easy to wear and like dress.
I did make the belt using an op shop belt buckle find, but didn't like it on me. I think the print is too busy for it and I needed a belt to help define my waist. I am still considering it though. It is a lot longer than the one pictured on the pattern and I am wondering if I should shorten it or just not bother as I am not sure I will wear it anyway.
I plan to make the other version in Autumn - I love the look of the sleeves with tabs and collar.
Review is here for those interested.... Ciao!
Lovely dress, Sue - it fits you perfectly. I would save the buckle for another occassion :-), I think the plain belt looks perfect with the snakeskin print.
ReplyDeleteLove your dress Sue - the fabric looks great too. Very stylish. Lovely outcome.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous creation, Sue! I really like the snakeskin - very stylish. I quite like the fabric belt with the buckle, but, obviously, you're the best judge of what it looks like on your body.
ReplyDeleteI love snakeskin fabric. That dress looks fabulous on you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful dress!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress and the fabric
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! Love the print!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking dress! I have been looking at snake prints also...
ReplyDeleteSsssssssssss!! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteSsssizzzling dress Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks lovely on you Sue, and it looks very comfy.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is beautiful, Sue! I skipped out on the belt the first time I made the dress and made a self tie for the second. I like the small purchased belt you are wearing.
ReplyDeleteAre you petite and if so did you shorten the bodice?
I didn't shorten the bodice I am just under 5'3" but short in the leg, regular body length. Thank you - I loved your dresses too and they inspired me to buy this pattern. :)
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