You may remember the
fabric, and the chosen pattern ....
and so the marathon begins .... make a toile - which really isn't my normal mode of attack - but thought I'd play it cautious with such scrumptious fabric and a tricky little pattern .... these photos are actually the 2nd alterations to the toile ...
I cut a 12 - tapering to a 14 around the hips - this was a little too big - so took it in about 1cm on each side seam from the waist down. I also had to bring in the back darts about 0.5cm and adjust about 1cm for a sway back - that all gave a much nicer back definition. Everything else seemed OK.
The marathon continued with very careful cutting. With such a large print repeat, I checked each piece and cut out like my life depended on it - there is a centre front and centre back seam on this dress - so that was my matching priority. I read some reviews of this pattern, and I found that
Allison's advice was very very useful in terms of sewing the little side front and back panels (thanks Allison!). The dress is fully lined - I used Silk Habotai from
Gorgeous Fabrics. Everything went very well - however, I also added a bound edge to the raw edges of the CB vent - I used satin bias binding.
And after 65 time consuming steps here it is ....
I should have worn a strapless bra - but they annoy me - I'll have to investigate a more cooperative strapless bra - cause my bra strap showed up in photos of this as I wore it last night .... the front detail is lovely ...
Check out that seamless continuity of pattern!!!! BTW - I used an invisible CB zipper ....
I am very very happy with this little number and it will get plenty of wear with the coming Christmas and end of year celebrations.... not to mention a special BIG NUMBER birthday party for a friend who lives at ....... (hah! jokin'!) - she'll know what I mean! And here I am with some of my school buddies from my 30 year School Reunion last night ...... my how time flies!!!
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Looking gorgeous, good to see that the hemline was longer than the uniforms used to be 30 years ago!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Your hard work really paid off, and the seams are undetectable! I think you'll wear this dress for a long time, it's so classic and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is fantastic! It's great to see the muslin as well. You look terrific, and I'm sure you'll get loads of wear from it.
ReplyDeleteStunning! You look gorgeous! 30 year reunion? No way, I was jealous of your figure when I first saw the muslin pics. No fair!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your dress.
You look terrific in this dress. I love how you have used the print.
ReplyDeleteI own this pattern but the fitting is scaring me off. My hat is off to you.
Well done. That's a dedicated process!
ReplyDeleteWow, your dress is amazing, and fabulously good job with matching up those prints!! You look gorgeous. And very worth the effort of enclosing those raw edges in a Hong Kong seaming, so beautifully finished! 10 out of 10
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! It looks amazing on you and your hard work shows :)
ReplyDeleteAnd all the steps were worth it! What a stunning dress.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress. I never would think of a print for this pattern, but it works very well.
ReplyDeleteYour dress came out beautifully and fits like a glove. Great pattern matching.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant dress and your pattern matching is superb. Now a 30 year school reunion?
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful dress! I'm impressed that you made it through all 65 steps, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great in your dress. Like Sigrid I hadn't thought of using a print for this dress but it really works. Your matching on the back is amazing!
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous and so clever
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in that. I hope you got lots of compliments.
ReplyDeleteWhat a classic design.
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