Happy Autumn!
It sure sounds nice, but here in Texas, the heat stays with us until late October. So, while others have visions of coats and jackets to sew, I continue with sewing summer patterns in the colors of fall.
This summer I picked up some beautiful lawns at Mood Fabrics in Los Angeles. When I saw this pattern on a few sewing blogs, I knew it would be a perfect match.
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| Mississippi Avenue Dress by Sew House Seven |
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| Front view |
Fabric:
Plum floral lawn from Mood Fabrics
Pattern:
107 The Mississippi Avenue Dress by Sew House Seven
Construction notes:
Since this lawn is almost see through, I used French seams on the side seams. The center front panel is done with a Hong Kong seam. The front neckband is easy to do with a lightweight lawn, but even a quilting cotton would be too thick and bunch up.
Fitting notes:
Pattern review had a few notes from reviewers about the armholes, so my radar was alerted to any large armhole issues.
Based on my sloper, I made the following bodice changes:
- tuck in the back between the armhole and shoulder.
-adjusted both front and back shoulder slopes (both different for the left and right).
-added about 1" to the front side seam as a FBA. I slightly gathered the bottom of the bodice to fit to the skirt.
That is all the adjustment needed and it turned out great!!!!
I had no large armhole issue.
Your dress is very pretty. :) I just bought the pattern and hope it turns out as nice as yours. First I am going to check out what a Hong Kong seam is......
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit late to this dress, but I have purchased the pattern and hope to make it for the summer. I found your adjustments and information very helpful - sounds like I may make similar adjustments when I tackle this dress.
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