Pattern Description:
Pull over dresses have placket, collar, sleeve and length variations. View C has front buttons on placket. Separate optional sash included. I made view B with modifications
Pattern Sizing:
8 to 26. I used size size 16. I was lucky that the width across the the bust area had plenty of room. So no FBA.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, it did. I added buttons to the placket.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were easy to follow. Nothing complicated or confusing in them. My biggest concern was the placket. It is a focal point of the dress, and it has to be perfect. I'm happy to say it turned out well.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the overall style of the dress. This is the season for shirt dresses. And this one was perfect for what I had in mind. No dislikes.
Fabric Used:
Fabric Used:
This striped cotton blend came from The Discount Textile Warehouse on West 21st Street in Chicago. It is tightly woven with a dry hand. It is wrinkle resistant and the stripes are vibrant. No issue with sewing this fabrication.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made minimum alterations/changes. As I said above, I like the buttons on the placket. So I added them to this view. I added a little width across the upper back. I didn't have enough fabric to cut the collars in one piece. For the under collar I created a chevron affect and for the upper collar the stripes are vertical. No other changes.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I would like to make the sleeveless version. And yes, I do recommend it to others. Just take your time making the placket.
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
This was a great start to my summer dress wardrobe. I'm happy with how it turned out. It is pictured with a white belt that I purchased. I really would like to find a wide navy belt to complement this summer dress.
Happy Sewing!
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Beautiful work! I think stripes can give a person a chipper, energetic look, and in your dress, they do.
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DeleteThis is a great dress. I love shirt dresses! The stripes in the material that you chose are very becoming. I would like to try this pattern someday. Thank you for the review!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You should try it. It's pretty easy.
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