Yall have Toy to thank for this post because I did NOT feel like doing it lol.
I wasn't sure about the print on this dress AND the ruffles (thought it might be too busy, even though it was my first choice lol) until Toy pointed me in the direction of Jason Wu Spring 2011 Collection.
I was IN LOVE and I'm now HOOKED on the style.com app lol. I have all KINDS of inspiration now.
Anyway, back to the review.
These were the ones I loved:
I figured hey, if HE can do it. I KNOWWWWWWWWWW I can pull inspiration from this runway and make it wearable for me lol.
Pattern Description: Fitted dresses A, B, C with lined bodice, darts, neckline variations, waistline seam, back slit opening, side zipper closing and above mid-knee length; purchased belt or ribbon and flower pin.
I made view C. I made view A last year. You can see that here.
Pattern Sizing: 14-20
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? Very easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the pattern.
Fabric Used: Poly chiffon.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The pattern doesn't call for a lining on the dress so I had to underline the poly because it was so sheer. I used a lightweight ivory cotton poplin. I did notice that even after understitching the neck, it would roll. I don't know why though. Can anyone help me understand what I did wrong? Thanks!
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I HIGHLY doubt I will sew this view again, but I love view A for my TNT shift dress. It was VERY easy, but because of my fabric, it took FOREVER to sew.
Conclusion: Great pattern and I'm in LOVE with my dress.
Here are some additional pictures:
Back View
The Ruffles
This is the bottom ruffle. I LOVE the pleats. I wish it was pleated like this on the top also.
I did a rolled hem on ALL the ruffles. I promise it took me 3 days to do this. Time consuming but SO worth it.
Side Zipper
Back vent
I LOVE this dress and I'll treasure it for years to come. LOVE It!
Ok, up next some tops I've made and haven't posted lol.
I'm so happy you decided to do the blog post after all, I really love how this dress came out.
Posted by: toy | April 26, 2011 at 07:55 PM
cute
Posted by: Carla | April 26, 2011 at 08:29 PM
I love your dress!!! It looks fabulous on you.
Posted by: Rachel | April 26, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Very cute!!!! Are you in business for yourself? I think I remember you saying that you do it because you like it. But, you could seriously start a successful career! You're awesome!
Posted by: HisDaughter83 | April 26, 2011 at 08:38 PM
I love this dress and it looks great on you!!
Sally D.
Posted by: Sally D | April 26, 2011 at 08:44 PM
That's cute. I like that you did the whole dress in the same fabric.
Posted by: Erica B. | April 26, 2011 at 09:02 PM
This is so pretty.
Posted by: Eileensews | April 26, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Love your blog and you are a great sewer.
Posted by: Marcsha Dominguez | April 26, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Beautiful dress!
Posted by: Candice | April 26, 2011 at 09:57 PM
The dress looks great on you! You've inspired me to pick the pattern up.
Posted by: Debbie O' | April 26, 2011 at 10:08 PM
I love your dress. It looks so soft and flowy. What is the deal with chiffon? Why is it so difficult to sew?
Posted by: manecoarse | April 26, 2011 at 10:09 PM
You look very cute and springy in your new dress!
Posted by: Carolyn | April 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Your dress is really nice! The fabric and pattern combo is great. I don't think it is too busy at all. And as always - I love the shoes !
Posted by: Ebony | April 26, 2011 at 10:27 PM
You look gorgeous in your new dress.
Posted by: Dr. Z | April 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Simply gorgeous! I love your dress and you looks awesome!!
Posted by: Omega Brooks | April 26, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Love it! I would love to see you sew the 2nd dress!
Posted by: thoughtsofsoutherngal | April 26, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Your dress is beautiful and has wonderful details.
Posted by: Lori | April 26, 2011 at 10:51 PM
I love how it turned out! Gorgeous color.
Posted by: jakki | April 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Wow! Impressive! That dress is beautiful!
Posted by: kim | April 26, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Pretty dress!
Posted by: Jackie | April 26, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Adrienne, I am glad you have shared this gorgeous dress with us:) I never imagined this style in a beautiful patterned chiffon - the colours and fabric are perfect. You look gorgeous :)
Posted by: Vonnevo | April 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM
This is a knockout dress, I love it. Thank you Toy and Jason Wu!! I bet you didn't do anything wrong with your understitching, sometimes bouncy poly fabrics just can't be tamed!
Posted by: allisonc | April 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM
This is a nice dress! BTW, you look fabulous!! I can tell you have lost more weight since the last time I saw a pic of you. I hope you feel as great as you look!
Posted by: Vanessa Thomas | April 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Too pretty!
Posted by: Marla | April 27, 2011 at 12:05 AM
Lovely, so talented. Using the print chiffon for the entire dress takes this to another level.
Posted by: Kelly | April 27, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Cheers!!!!! Wooohooo! This project had be so excited. Lovely. My fav so far in 2011. No you need a peach colored Floppy hat.
Posted by: Nicole | April 27, 2011 at 04:38 AM
Very lovely dress Adrienne, I'm so glad you were persuaded to post about it. I'm looking forward to you next post about the tops you mentioned in the post as I enjoy seeing and reading about all you creations!
Posted by: Jennifer Stratford | April 27, 2011 at 04:41 AM
IMO that's the best dress I've ever seen you in, and that's saying something because you have a LOT of great dresses.
Posted by: Hatty | April 27, 2011 at 06:12 AM
Lovely, Lovely, Lovely! Girl you look great in this dress. I love the print and the layers. And kudos for working with chiffon especially since is can be so finicky. Great dress!
Posted by: Victoria | April 27, 2011 at 07:19 AM
I love that dress it's a masterpiece. You look sensational in it.
Posted by: Beth Conkwright | April 27, 2011 at 07:31 AM
This dress is lovely on you. Great work!
Posted by: Melissa | April 27, 2011 at 07:34 AM
All that hard work and patience paid off! It turned out amazing!
Posted by: toni | April 27, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Beautiful dress in one of favorite colors for the season.
Posted by: Alethia | April 27, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Love the dress, it's very feminine and great for Spring.
Posted by: Sheri D. Maple | April 27, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Adrienne, the dress looks wonderful on you. The print and ruffles are very modern but still classic.
Posted by: Regina | April 27, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Very cute dress :) I'm glad Toy talked you into posting. That Jason Wu...love his stuff!!!
Posted by: CarlaF-in Atlanta | April 27, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Super cute and feminine....
Posted by: opal215 | April 27, 2011 at 09:53 AM
absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | April 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: DawnSSL | April 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful! I love this dress. Tag this one as my favorite
Posted by: Monique | April 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM
I love love love this dress! It looks great on you:)
Posted by: Kisha | April 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM
I wanted to make that dress for about a year now, but kept putting it off. Now that I see yours, I'm going to attempt it. Your's is very pretty! Great Job!
Posted by: Stacey | April 27, 2011 at 02:54 PM
this dress is gorgeous. makes me think differently about that pattern. Great job!!
Posted by: Leslie Harris | April 27, 2011 at 03:29 PM
OMG Girl you did an awesome job!! Love it.
Posted by: Jada | April 27, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Love it! It should def be one of your favorites!
Posted by: Shawnta | April 27, 2011 at 05:31 PM
This should be a favorite. It's on trend and beautiful on you.
Posted by: NuJoi | April 27, 2011 at 06:24 PM
This is beautiful!! Thanks goes to Toy for pushing you to do this review.
Posted by: Nikki | April 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Love the dress!
Hope all is well with you and your family.(I saw all the bad weather on tv)
Posted by: Jackie O | April 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM
This dress is so so so pretty! And you look gorgeous in it!
Posted by: shannon | April 28, 2011 at 03:21 AM
Awwww Adrienne, this is so pretty. You did an awesome job! I just love the print!!
Posted by: Cynthia | April 28, 2011 at 07:31 AM
I am going to repeat what everyone has said. LOVE the dress you did a great job thanks to Toy also for encouraging you to review the dress I think I may have to look at this pattern more closely
Posted by: barb | April 28, 2011 at 07:44 AM
adrienne,
are you all ok? i've been watching the weather and just can't believe what I am seeing. There was a reporter in Birmingham and I thought of you and am praying you are all safe.
hugs from texas
cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Stephens | April 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Hope you and your family are well. My thoughts and prayers from Philly :)
Posted by: Tracy | April 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Boy, did you ever! Love it on you!
Posted by: Carolanne | April 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM
That is a gorgeous dress, the color, print ruffle... it looks great on you.
Posted by: sheila | April 28, 2011 at 03:49 PM
Wow! What a great dress on you. Perfect color for you also. The ruffles are absolutely on trend and ever so feminine.
Posted by: Pam | April 28, 2011 at 06:27 PM
It's so pretty and you look great wearing it!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 28, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Praying that you and your loved ones are safe.
Posted by: Jean from Australia | April 28, 2011 at 07:32 PM
You wear it well!!! Awesome!
Posted by: Roz | April 28, 2011 at 09:00 PM
That dress is super cute! I hope you and your family are okay after all of that bad weather.
Posted by: Angela | April 28, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Hey Adrienne hope you and your family are safe I know you are in AL hope you were not where the tornado hit I am praying for everyone!!
Posted by: barb | April 29, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Adrienne your dress is gorgeous. Nice print. Thanks for sharing. I pray that you and your families are doing fine after these devastating storms.
Posted by: Brenda | April 29, 2011 at 03:04 PM
I have that fabric. Your dress is beautiful now the pressure is on to make something great.
Posted by: Tanya | April 29, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Girrllll that's nice!!!
Posted by: DD | April 30, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you all remained safe in the midst of the storms.
Posted by: Kim M. | April 30, 2011 at 01:33 AM
Praying for you & yours, after the storms. You're in my thoughts. Hugs.
Posted by: Izzy | April 30, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Been hoping to see you on and I couldn't get my default email to open to send a private mssage, so I am praying all is well with you and yours and all. xoxo
Posted by: Scheryka | April 30, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful dress. It's not busy at all. Great combination. God bless and be safe.
Posted by: Cennetta | May 03, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Just wanted to let you know that we like your version of M5972 so much we posted a link to your blog from our McCall's Patterns facebook page. Absolutely lovely.
Posted by: Kathy Marrone | May 04, 2011 at 04:48 PM
This is the best iphone 3gs accessories article I have ever found on the Internet.
Posted by: rayban 3025 | May 07, 2011 at 03:58 AM
I love it, Adrienne, you look gorgeous!
Posted by: Tany | May 07, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Gorgeous Dress!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM
DAmn, that's pretty. :D
Posted by: Nik | May 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM
This is amazing!!! Very Jason Wu runway meets real woman!!
Posted by: Wanett | May 31, 2011 at 07:28 PM