Saturday, October 11, 2014

Continuing Frocktober - the Kielo Wrap Dress

Continuing the frock theme I have made my last item for my cruise... well I still have tomorrow to pack before sailing on Monday, so made in plenty of time!

I chose to make the Named Clothing Kielo Wrap Dress.  Like a few others I first saw this dress at the Sewist's High Tea.  I think Donna sold a few of us on the pattern that day.  I was concerned how it would work on me as I have not got Donna's height and the pattern is drafted for 5'8".  Well... I needed a dress to take on the cruise for one of the formal nights so with some lovely green stretch crepe in the stash, this pattern will be perfect to pack and (hopefully) to wear.



I shortened the dress for my height at two places - approximately knee height and thigh/hip height.  Apart from that the only change I made to the pattern was to sew the armholes a little higher (about an inch) as this fabric is quite heavy and pulls the dress down and I didn't want my bra strap to show.


The dress is a simple one to make (great last minute make).  Saying that though I seemed to have some difficulty - I cut and sewed the ties (laces on the pattern) three times, as I sewed them the wrong way twice before working out what I was doing wrong - folding the piece the wrong way - rookie mistake!  The only other difficulty was sewing the armhole and neckline hem,  It is folded twice and sewn with a very narrow hem.  I followed the instruction and turned and sewed twice to make it easy.  I used my walking foot and moved my needle across so it naturally sewed the fold edge while keeping the folded fabric easily under the foot.  

This is how I ma thinking of accessorising the dress.  My blue-green wrap if the evening is cool and my new tan shoes... or maybe black shoes to look more formal?  I shall let you know how it wears...



Ciao kittens, sailing on Monday so not sure when I will blog next. :)

9 comments:

  1. I think this is so suitable to cruising or just enjoying a lovely night out.

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  2. Lovely dress and the colour is gorgeous. Have a very enjoyable cruise.

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  3. Your Kielo dress is lovely and I am sure you are going to find it very useful for your cruise. Have a wonderful trip Sue.

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  4. Oh I think it looks gorgeous with the knitted wrap. Have a wonderful trip!

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  5. I like your version and how you have styled it. Have fun!

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  6. What a great dress. I think you will look great in it.

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  7. Bon Voyage, Sue. Have a great time and I think you are going to look smashing in your new wrap dress at the formal evening. Enjoy!!!

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  8. I'd love to see how this looks on you and whether you think it would work on someone a lot more hippy than you or your dressform as I love the style. Have a wonderful trip!

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