Pattern Description: Close-fitting dress have bodice, sleeve and collar variation, straight skirt with front pleats, back darts, zipper and vent. A, B: cowl neckline. B: three-quarter length roll-up sleeves and carriers with purchased belt. C, D, E, F: princess seams. C, D: one piece collar. E, F: gathered collar, lapping ends in front. F: three-quarter sleeve length with casing and elastic. All view lengths are mid-knee.
I made view A
Pattern Sizing: 8-16
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? SUPER Easy. I made this dress in one sitting. Because I hate to hem, I did it the next day.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing, It's fabulous.
Fabric Used: Ponte roma Knit
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add a zipper.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I might make another view. I love this pattern. It is very well drafted and went together well.
Conclusion: If you are like me and you've had this pattern in your stash FOREVER, take it out and make it up lol. You will be glad you did lol.
Here are some additional pictures:
My dress form is so broke down lol. I can't wait to get a new one lol
I cheated with the hem and used stitch witchery. LOL, I HATE to hem lol.
The caridgan I made from a mans t-shirt. I could NOT find what I was looking for RTW, so I whipped this one up really quick. It still wasn't exactly what I wanted but it worked.
Just a regular mans tshirt...
I tried it on, then had Tony pin it where I told him. I just basically tapered the sleeve.
oops, upside down. I cut it right below the pins then cut it for length.
Cut it down the middle...
Added bias tape to each front edge section, sewed it down, then folded it over and sewed that side down.
And there ya have it. This was NOT my original idea. I saw it on a blog somewhere. When I find the link again I'll link y'all.
Have a good one!
Toodles!
Beautiful job! I'm so glad there's someone else out there who hates hemming...I don't know why, but I despise it!
Posted by: PatternJunkie | March 10, 2011 at 09:09 AM
i like.. that was a good idea using the men's shirt.
Posted by: Carla | March 10, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Did I ever mention that I hate you?? Why do you continue to flaunt that your cute little can wear a sleeveless dresses at this time of year while I'm still wearing winter boots, gloves, heavy wool coat, etc! LOL. The dress is really cute and fits well. I'm going to have to steal that t-shirt idea!
Posted by: Rachelle | March 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM
8413 looks gorgeous! I've made it too and I love it. So flattering and easy. I will leave out the zipper the next time I make it.
Posted by: K-Line | March 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Wow!!! The dress and cardigan are amazing! Get it girl!
Posted by: mzinspiredmind | March 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM
WOW. That's like magic to me, lol. I wish I was that talented - a cardigan out of a shirt?! Amazing.. Looks GREAT.
Posted by: Sha Boogie | March 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Oh wow... I'm so jealous! You have a fabulous outfit! I love the cardigan... I may have to steal your idea. :D
Posted by: Angela | March 10, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Another winning dress! Great job on your t-shirt refashion. I think it looks quite professional on the front edges. Nicely done.
Posted by: shannon | March 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM
The dress and cardigan are wonderful!! You look so slim and chic, are you losing weight?
Posted by: Vanessa | March 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Whoooooooooooooa...I love the cardi you made!!
The little flower is the perfect added touch..
Seriously..this is awesome!
It looks great with the dress & belt..you look pretty snazzy!
Posted by: Vanessa | March 10, 2011 at 01:10 PM
The man's t-shirt altered to be a cardigan is a fabulous idea! And mmmmm, I use that stitch witchery for a hem trick ALL the time! This is a lovely outfit on you.
Posted by: Carolyn | March 10, 2011 at 02:15 PM
I love that dress and refashioning a t-shirt into a cardi is a great idea!!
Posted by: Rachel | March 10, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Love the outfit. Like the tee shirt idea. And those shoes are FIERCE.
Posted by: shai | March 10, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Looking great glamour girl! I want those shoessssss
Posted by: Alethia | March 10, 2011 at 03:09 PM
I love what you did with the teacher. "sigh" you're making me miss sewing.
Posted by: Lashell | March 10, 2011 at 03:20 PM
The dress, cardigan and you look just fabulous. Lovely job.
Posted by: Lisa | March 10, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Lovely dress and it looks great with the cardigan. I have been wanting to try the t-shirt-to-cardigan and now remembering that I purchased a dvd at Nancy Notions... Expressive sweatshirts. Going to look for it tonight.
Posted by: sheila | March 10, 2011 at 05:39 PM
TOO CUTE!!! I love this dress on you! You're so inspiring me to do more dresses!! I love everyone you've made. I'm still waiting on your remake of the vogue one...1218 (Donna Karan)I want to buy that one and try it, but if you can't make it work, I'm not going to bother!
I hate hemming too and use my blind hem foot whenever possible! I don't believe I've hand-hemmed anything in years!
Posted by: Myra | March 10, 2011 at 06:38 PM
That dress is too cute! And of course you know I love the self made cardi (The tutorial came from xoxoTrina. Adrienne I may have to purchase this pattern..looking at it, it seems to be my kinda pattern 4 pieces and a quick and simple sew:). And your flower came out great!
Posted by: Kisha | March 10, 2011 at 07:55 PM
The dress is too cute and I love the cardigan idea!
Posted by: Seams Fabulous (Angela) | March 10, 2011 at 08:34 PM
That dress is gorgeous and so is the cardi. You did such a great job. I am lmbo at your dressform comment. I had to break down and buy another one. Evenso, I still have Mrs. Leaning 2 One Side, Broke Neck, Broken Springs "Lizzie". I can't seem to part ways with her. BTW, her butt did not match mine either. LOL Thanks for sharing, Adrienne.
Posted by: Brenda Jefferson | March 11, 2011 at 01:55 AM
The dress looks so good on you. What a smart idea on the cardigan. I would have never thought of that.
katie
Posted by: katie | March 11, 2011 at 02:27 AM
Nice dress, this looks like something you could make at least once each summer. I love the cardigan idea. Close up of the shoes please ;-)
Posted by: Kelly | March 11, 2011 at 02:27 AM
You better go 'head with your (creative)bad self. Love the outfit.
Posted by: Sewingshay | March 11, 2011 at 03:56 AM
Love both pieces. Look great together.
Posted by: Beth Conkwright | March 11, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Love the dress and cardigan. Oh and the shoes are to die for.
Posted by: Ebony | March 11, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Okay, I need a slowed down, super simple, for dummies tutorial on how to do the cardigan. THAT would make me sew something other than paper with my very expensive sewing machine. I can never find cardigans that fit right now. Glad to see you are doing better.
Posted by: renee | March 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Cardigan from a long-sleeve man's T-shirt? Seriously?! I understand it was someone else's idea but your executiion of that idea appears flawless. And the shoes? AWE.SOME. Oh, why was I born with these wide, flat Fred Flintstone feet??!! (sigh) I've decided your blog is bad for my self esteem, thankyouverymuch! (just kidding)
Looking for a crafty therapist,
Joy
Posted by: Joy | March 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM
LOL at Rachelle. It's been raining here, but I've switched to strap sandles justifiying that my bare feet will dry faster than any shoes can. It's true. And it's cute.
I like the cardi idea. Maybe I'll try embelssing mine with some ribbon.
Posted by: Buttahfly | March 11, 2011 at 04:44 PM
This is so creative the t-shirt. And the dress is doing it for me. Looking good girl.
Posted by: Dei | March 11, 2011 at 07:31 PM
I was set to comment on the dress...and shoes, OF COURSE. Then I kept scrolling down and got to your "cardigan". I don't know what you had in mind but what you came up with is FABULOUS!!! And the flower took me over the edge. Nevermind your original idea, this one is a win to me!
Posted by: Nikki | March 11, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Great cardigan. I like the flower addition.
Posted by: Syl | March 12, 2011 at 09:26 PM
everything about this look is great.
Posted by: toy | March 12, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Ok now...love the dress and the cardi too!
Posted by: Kim Brown | March 14, 2011 at 06:16 PM
LOVE your cardi from a tee! Thanks for the linky love. I just happened to find you via my sitemeter :)
Your dress is amazing too! I haven't quite been brave enough to try dresses, but now that I have a serger, I have a lil more incentive to try it :) Happy sewing!
Posted by: Trina | March 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I love this dress, it's so you! I should make more dresses, lol!
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