Pattern: This is an oldie, but goodie. I think it was a very popular pattern last year (or the year before), and I've made it up before. That's what brought me here to this project now. I tried on the "1st Version" to wear out, and it fit great, but the v-neck made me really self-concious. Remembering that the pattern had a regular scoop-neck option, I dug it out along with some knits that I had in the stash. I made View A with the waistband ties and the longer version of the skirt.
Fabric: I settled on this ITY from Joann's that I picked up in the spring from the Red Tag shelf. It has a wonderful silky feel, and the print has some lovely shades of mauve, burgundy, and brown. Perfect for fall! I used every inch I had (not sure how much I started with), but the pattern calls for 2 3/8 yds.
Alterations: None to the sizing and none to the pattern. I even followed the directions, for once!
Notions: No zipper, not even interfacing! Love this pattern... just needed thread to match. Constructing knit garments with a serger really is nice, but I can't really list a sewing machine as a notion, can I? I used the coverstitch on the hem of the sleeves, too. "Honey... but I need these machines..." ;)
Warnings: If you've never worked with knits, you'll need the right needle (stretch) and a zig-zag. Other than that, this is a wonderful pattern and you can use it year-round with all the sleeve and neckline variations.
Future Plans: This is now a TNT pattern for me, I'll reach for again. It's comfortable and easy to make, so that makes it a win-win. Not necessarily the case for our Detroit Lions... boy, were they robbed today!
25 comments:
Great dress! You look so pretty!
You do look calm and well put together on a fall afternoon! Lovely print on a lovely dress!
Oh, I love patterns like that. Looks fab with the boots too!
Awesome dress, and I love red, too!
look how darn SKINNY you are!!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!! Oh and the dress is great tooooooo - but d*mn you look great!
look how darn SKINNY you are!!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!! Oh and the dress is great tooooooo - but d*mn you look great!
You did a wonderful job on that dress. Love the print.
It looks great!! I love this pattern, too. So quick and easy. My little princess is looking over my shoulder and chanting, "pretty!" so you have her approval, too! :)
Wow! A swell dress and no alterations, no interfacing, no apparent ISSUES! Cheers!!
Great dress. I love the fabric and the twist waist band is very flattering.
Very pretty dress and you look wonderful in your new dress.
Wonderful! Wow, if it was me, I'd be making about five of these in different colors.
Looks great! Need to make that one. At least I already have that pattern.
What a super little dress. That would be a good TNT pattern for you.
Great fall dress! You look stunning in it!
It's really pretty! I love the fabric - very fall looking indeed. Did you ever try a cami under the first dress? I found the one I made with the v neckline a little low too but wear it with a cami underneath and it's fine.
GReat dress and it looks fabulous on you. Doesn't a shot of color make you feel good?
That is one cute dress. Especially for being a quick & easy sew.
It looks great! Love the fall-ish pics outside too. This one is one of my TNTs. I need to change the neckline on the V-neck to provide more coverage as well as shorten the shoulder-bust area as it was below my chest by about 1", but now that I'm doing more pattern adjustment, I feel comfortable doing that. Yours looks perfect though!
Love it - I've made two for my daughter so far! What is so weird is that I cut out another one of these for my daughter on Sunday out of some Joann's ITY!! Your print is prettier than ours, and you look great!
Love your dress. It's gorgeous. I found you through Summerset. She mentioned you on her blog post. I'm signing up as a follower and putting you on my blog roll.
Trudy
www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
LOVE the dress!! I'll have to track down that pattern. Hubby was ticked off about the Lions' game as well.
So feminine and pretty. Very nice.
So cute! I made this pattern for the first time this summer and loved it. It's definitely on the short list again for winter in the long sleeved version.
This totally has me excited to make my own version of this dress. Love the print, love the styling - such a winner!
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