It's hard to tell, but there is yellow in the print of the dress. The fabric was a home dec section and I really liked it. So - I brought it home. It said dry clean only - so I threw it in the washer and dryer - because I have slobbery dogs - and I need machine wash clothing.
The pattern was Simplicity 1966. It's just a very simple princess seamed bodice with raglan sleeves and a 4 gored skirt. The only adjustments I made were to the bodice - I learned how to make a full bust adjustment on a shoulder raglan. I might have needed to lower the bust point a bit - but that didn't happen. Also - sometimes I wonder if I have too much room between the bust point and the shoulder - but I haven't started removing room there, the fit was comfortable.
As drafted - the neckline was really, really high. Like I was positive I was going to choke high. So I just drew new facings to lower the scoop. Lucky for me - it worked. I have another version of this dress completely sewn up with some rayon challis I bought at Hancocks and I believe I'm pulling the pins from the hem and tossing it. I had never used challis before and this fabric stretched all over the place. The waist seam on the challis dress is a good inch off at the zipper and no way to fix it. So - live and learn. Any ideas on handling challis? I have another piece that has a lovely border print that I really want to use soon, but I don't want another wadder.
This last photo isn't great, but just had to show you that Beau has turned into a camera hound.
Happy Monday and Happy Sewing everyone.
Oh, I *LOVE* that dress! I'm loving the dress too, even though on this rainy day, I'm in skinny cords and rain boots.
ReplyDeleteAnother great-looking dress: the yellow cardigan really makes it "pop."
ReplyDeleteSorry, no tips to offer on the rayon challis.
lovely! i really like it styled with the cardigan. :) I might have to look this pattern up, raglan sleeved in a dress sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteWendy - thanks! I tend to get hot so I have to have a cardigan all the time. The pattern is for a wardrobe and there are some good pieces in it. g
DeleteIt looks great! What a success!
ReplyDeleteSO PRETTY
ReplyDeleteMY WEEKEND INVOLVED FROGGING KNITTING....LIVE AND LEARN FOR ME TOO!
I like it! The colors look nice with the yellow cardigan, and with Beau. My weekend included a new princess seamed pattern, done from grey fabric that I decided I wasn't wild about. It worked out OK, but I have a couple of changes to make before I make this one again.
ReplyDeleteAwe! Love the dress and the photobomber! haha!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a rad print! Love that you chucked it straight in the washer- you're a brave lady! I must learn to escape the tyranny of the dry clean only fabrics... And could your dog be any cuter?!
ReplyDeleteAmanda - what are you tackling these days? A #sewingchallenge? I think my print love is a bit unconventional - but you can relate, right? And no - my dog could not be any cuter! g
DeleteThis dress style looks super on you! And the print on the fabric is gorgeous. And no helpful ideas to offer you on the challis...J
ReplyDeleteLike your dress! Like wearing boots with tights and dresses.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress - you know what suits you. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteThankyou BeaJay! It's taken a while, but I think I can finally dress myself! :) g
DeletePlease dont toss the dress yet! Pull the bodice from the skirt and either add some seam tape or some ltwt fusible interfacing to both the bodice and skirt seams that was measured to your pattern pieces. Email me. I think we can save the second dress.
ReplyDeleteThis one is really cute! Love the cardi/dress/boots combo!