Surprisingly, I didn't have to rip out a single stitch.
Pattern: Dress With Knot Front
Fabric: Dropcloth by Jay McCarroll for Free Spirit, purchased on etsy at Fresh Modern Fabric
Notes
- Piecing the downloaded pattern was difficult and I had to make a lot of adjustments, but I think that was mostly my own inaccuracies.
- This is a tall pattern, and even though I am 5'10"
I took another 2.5" off the seam of the short version of the dresscorrection: the pattern calls for a 1 7/8" hem allowance, but I chopped off 2.5" and THEN used a 2.5" seam allowance. - The knot was surprisingly easy and pretty cool to make.
- I just eked out with enough fabric - I didn't notice that it calls for 55" wide fabric and took for granted that it would be standard with 44" - luckily this is an easy fabric to cut any direction so I was able to finagle a strange layout to make it work.
- I love the print, but the fabric itself doesn't have as much drape as I would like.
- The cut of the bust is a little risque unless you've got it all filled out up there! Camisole underneath.
- Overall OK, but not my favorite creation, I think mostly because this is a silhouette that I kind of find a little boring. I'm wondering how I could adjust it but still have it revolve around that nifty knot.
Not a great picture, but just to show the length...
this is really lovely. I don't usually buy Burda magazine, but I did for this very pattern, which I hope to sew up for summer. I'm 5'10" too, so it's nice to see how it fits length-wise on someone of a similar height!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a pretty fun pattern, I look forward to seeing yours! Now that I think about it I shortened the hem even more - the pattern calls for a 1 7/8" hem allowance, but I chopped off 2.5" and THEN used a 2.5" seam allowance. Good luck!
DeleteOoooh, I like the print. ~ Twinnie
ReplyDeleteThanks Twinnie! I miss you!
DeleteIt is fantastic! The pattern is amazing and the drop cloth print makes it look even better. I bet there is a lot of ironing involved if you want to wear it though :( What fabric do you think would work best for this pattern. It might be something I could attempt to make for the summer months.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Fortunately I can't stand ironing and don't do it much but hopefully the irregularities of the fabric pattern will camoflauge the wrinkles. A fabric with more drape probably would be better for this pattern - here is a nice version: http://selfishseamstress.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/burda-3-2012-108-not-just-for-tall-girls-anymore/
DeleteYou should make one it's a good pattern, I think (what do I know about these things though)
I saw that dress on the Selfish Seamstress as well a while ago and have been eyeing it...but just like you say, we are spoiled by Wiksten and Grainline patterns and I was actually a bit scared of it (that, and I have a queue of like 10 items of clothing I really want to make when I find the time :) ). I love your version, the fabric is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you! After you get over the initial shock and just follow the pictures and take the written directions with a grain of salt, it's not that bad. The knot's kind of fun to make. I have a long queue too and just did a big fabric shop! Next post!
Deleteohh it's you!! :) I saw your wonderful dress on Burdastyle, it's so nice! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI have a long queue as you both! ;)
Wow, thanks! Can't wait to see what you are working on....!
Deletethat is stunning on you! I looove it, cute fabric too, and don't worry about ironing, it's overrated.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It's nice to hear from you, I know you've been busy, I hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric! Where did you get the material from?
ReplyDeleteI got it here! http://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshModernFabric?section_id=7962800 But I don't know if they still carry it.
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