This popular dress was reviewed a number of times on PatternReview.com . And after reading Adrienne's blog I knew I had to make it.
I have too many bumps and bulges to wear a solid, form-fitting dress so I chose this terrific ITY print from Denver Fabrics. It camouflages body flaws quite nicely!!
I cut my usual pattern size 14 and made no alterations at all. It is a perfect fit. I followed the pattern instructions as written, except I added one step. For the life of me, I can’t understand why a designer pattern would leave an unfinished edge inside the garment. Yes, I realize knit won’t ravel, but how unfinished looking! The top edge of the cowl neck (referred to in the instructions as the front self facing) just hangs inside the garment without a finished edge. I used my serger to sew a narrow rolled hem. Here’s a picture:
Since it is a lightweight, unlined knit garment, I used a four-thread overlock stitch on my serger to finish all other inside seams:
I really like this dress and the confirmation of what a great pattern it is, was when I received a number of positive comments at church yesterday.
woot-woot!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress! I'm about to start on this pattern and I hope my dress looks half as good as yours!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect fabric for this dress. I have some of those lumps and bumps and your idea of using a print makes a lot of sense and an idea I will have to copy!
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning in your dress! I love your choice of fabric and the fit is perfect. Enjoy wearing your new dress!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl--that looks stunning on you! I've got to try this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI am adoring her dress – so simple, yet so elegant! And the summer camp theme has so much character, I love it!
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