A new favorite dress pattern, |
Pattern
Colette Patterns, Myrtle, Version 1
Fabric
Poly knit pink and black paisley from Fabric Mart
Fit and Construction Changes:
1. Took out the extra bodice and back height so I could serge a clear elastic waistband inside the dress. See below pictures.
2. Changed the shoulder slope on the back pattern piece.
3. Used a Med size back and a Large on the front to eliminate the FBA.
4. Cut the skirt back on the fold.
My Thoughts:
1. This pattern gets an A+ on the bodice construction!
2. Eliminating the bulk of a casing for the waist is a plus!
3. This knit is wonderful. Wonderful to sew. Wonderful to drape. Wonderful to wear!
4. This dress will be made again.
5. From the time I opened the pattern to putting on the dress took 2 1/2 hours. Includes: tracing the pattern, fitting from my sloper, threading mess with the serger, sewing it together and giving it a quick press.
Back pattern piece. Removed about 1 1/4" height. |
Front pattern piece. Removed 1 1/4" height from both the inside and outside layers. |
Front waistline. |
Side view |
Love the drape. |
Back view. |
Great looking dress, great fit.
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks really lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress! Looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteJust jacked off to these pics
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