Here is Vogue 1220 - A Donna Karan design in Martin & Savage's KUDOS fabric - 55% Linen, 28% Polyester, 15% Viscose and 2 % Spandex. - hope you're impressed with all that accuracy!
I made a straight Size 12. The fabric estimate requires 2.6m of 150cm wide fabric - I only had 2.25metres of 130cm wide fabric - so I squeezed every last drop out of this - and I had to cut the belt short and put a join in, and I also had to put a join in the placket. I didn't cut the bias strip for the back neckline raw edge - I just used some satin bias binding. I fused interfacing to the hem facings - glad I did - provides far better structure. I raised the placket positioning about 5 cm higher than suggested so that the neckline wasn't too deep. I also interfaced the inside facing to support the buttons, and I think I should have also interfaced the whole front facing section and also slip stitched it in place as I found it popping out every now and again - I can still do that.
Great design, interesting lines and shape - shame my fabric creased so much - but that's linen! or should I say 55% linen!
Here are a few snaps of our Handmade Sewing Studio's End of Year Celebration at Cozzies Cafe Swansea - lovely night - some raffles and tissue pattern flower decorations .... thanks everyone for coming - fantastic company and great food!
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Of course I am impressed with your accuracy:-)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is lovely, just perfect for summer and so figure flattering too! I don't think the creases matter. Just makes it look like real linen!
Great dress, very wearable. I agree with Karin, if it's linen....it creases! Looks like you had a great time at your break-up. Wonderful opportunity to go out and have some fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool looking dress. You've done a great job on it. It looks perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteWow, great dress, looks perfect on you. This one is on my list to make, good to see such a lovely version.
ReplyDeletePretty dress and it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI love it. The fabric is gorgeous and perfect for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love this dress on you! It looks very elegant. I'd wear it everywhere!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress, love the colour and I am a big fan of linen. Cozzies is a great spot.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job. This pattern is one of eight or nine dresses that I'm waiting to see. A European winter holiday has rather overtaken them.
ReplyDeleteNIce one, Gay! Very smart.
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