July 3, 2015

Bulls Eye!


I love a good wrap dress.  But, you know what's better than a good wrap dress - a good faux wrap dress.  After making my first version of New Look 6301, I knew I needed more. 


This fabric was one of the quickest turn arounds in my history of ever!  I bought the slinky ITY from Fabric Mart, it arrived in late February, and I cut it out and sewed it up at Spring Retreat.


On this version - because my Expo Wrap gapes just a bit. I did some fancy alterations.  I literally sliced through the front bodice pieces in 2 places, from neckline toward side seams.  I didn't take photos - so I can't show you.  Then I overlapped the fronts about 3/4" total.  This effectively shortened the length of the cross over, but left the side seams the same.  Result:  No gaping in this dress!


I also lengthened the ties so I could wrap them around and tie in the front.  I may have originally added length to the skirt portion, I generally do.  I'm 5'9" tall and my height is from my waist down.  I generally have to shortened from the waist up.


All-in-all, I love this dress.  It's fun and flirty.  I have used the skirt pattern to match with other bodices since then (I might be behind in blogging).

12 comments :

  1. I've never been able to wear wrap dresses. I always worry about gaps so I just avoid them.

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  2. This is really cute on you! Love the print you chose for it too!

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  3. I love this dress. The print and color is so pretty!! It looks perfect on you.

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  4. Great match of fabric to pattern...you look great!

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  5. What a great wrap dress - and I love the summery colours too!

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  6. Nice fit, and such a pretty pattern, too! Looks like something you'll enjoy all summer.

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  7. Fabulous dress! wrap style is so flattering. color is great for you.

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  8. The fit is fabulous on this. I just did a similar alteration on a dress that had a gaping neckline- a v neck, though. worked great!

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  9. I'm with Sue. I've never had a great-fitting wrap dress - or shirt - either, but you wear it remarkably well. You look amazing!!

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  10. You look great in this dress. I am going to put on my sewing list.

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