Pattern Description: Close-fitting, lined dress
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? Very easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Loved the entire pattern.
Fabric Used: Stretch cotton sateen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add a zipper or the back split.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this one again but I highly recommend it to anyone if you like this style dress.
Conclusion: This was a great dress to make. One thing they had you do that I had never done before was fuse the interfacing directly on the dress across the pleats and on the back shoulder/armhole. Ive only made patterns where you fuse the interfacing onto another piece of fabric THEN sew it to the garment. I thought that was interesting.
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? Very easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Loved the entire pattern.
Fabric Used: Stretch cotton sateen
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add a zipper or the back split.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this one again but I highly recommend it to anyone if you like this style dress.
Conclusion: This was a great dress to make. One thing they had you do that I had never done before was fuse the interfacing directly on the dress across the pleats and on the back shoulder/armhole. Ive only made patterns where you fuse the interfacing onto another piece of fabric THEN sew it to the garment. I thought that was interesting.
There was enough stretch and the neck opening was large enough that I didn't have to worry about a zipper. LOVED that lol.
Love this dress and I can easily wear this into fall with a fall color cardigan.
Here are a couple other pics:
My shoes are Calie by Jessica Simpson I have this shoe in FOUR colors lol. I LOVE them lol.
Ok that's it!
Toodles!
Toodles!
Great job on the dress! It fits you like a glove.
Posted by: Toya | The Limerick Lane | August 28, 2012 at 04:53 AM
Really pretty dress! fits you perfectly and great for fall too!
Posted by: sewingfashion | August 28, 2012 at 05:40 AM
You look stunning in this dress! GREAT job!
Posted by: linda turske | August 28, 2012 at 06:52 AM
OMG this dress looks GORGEOUS on you!! You are right it will look great with a cardigan.
Posted by: Pam W | August 28, 2012 at 07:00 AM
You make everything you wear come together so well. This dress is absolutely gorgeous on you! Fits like a glove.
Posted by: Marlene Hiestand | August 28, 2012 at 07:03 AM
Looks great!
Posted by: Lynn | August 28, 2012 at 07:34 AM
This is pretty. I love the pattern of the fabric. It's very summer-y
Posted by: Monique | August 28, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Love this dress, you are looking fabulous, as always.
Posted by: Heather | August 28, 2012 at 08:22 AM
That dress looks FABULOUS on you!!! It fits you perfectly.
Posted by: Rachel | August 28, 2012 at 10:05 AM
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Posted by: Mimi | August 28, 2012 at 10:09 AM
WOW! love this dress on you, fantastic fit and choice of fabric. looks fantastic.
Posted by: Beth (SunnyGal Studio) | August 28, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Love it
Posted by: Shakhan | August 28, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Awwww...sookie, sookie now! Girl you look sexy! Love that dress! The look is perfect from head to toe;)
Posted by: Victoria Baylor | August 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Work it then! The color, the silhouette, the fit - all marvelous!
Posted by: tj | August 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM
I saw the pic of you in the dress and thought "wow!"
Posted by: nik | August 28, 2012 at 02:09 PM
Sooo pretty! Love those colors on you.
Posted by: Singlema | August 28, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Wow! It looks so good on you! Pattern companies should hire you because you always make each pattern look so desirable to sew. Do you have a cami on underneath or is the white piece sewn into the dress?
Posted by: Lora | August 28, 2012 at 07:52 PM
I pop in from time to time, also. This is a very cute look on you!
Posted by: Nizzy | August 28, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Wow, this dress is gorgeous on you!! Love the style and the colour.
Posted by: Kathy | August 29, 2012 at 01:06 AM
It's a very very beautiful dress!!! Love it! Congrats
Posted by: ana5059 | August 29, 2012 at 05:36 AM
okay, this is just drop dead gorgeous! Great job!!!
Posted by: Sally D | August 29, 2012 at 09:22 AM
Love it, great fabric choice and the fit couldn't be more perfect. Great job.
Posted by: Tanya | August 29, 2012 at 07:16 PM
Giiirrrlll, this dress is GAWJUS!!! You said you wouldn't sew this again, but I'd love to see you do this in a solid color too. Whew, I'm lovin this!!!
Posted by: Nikki | August 29, 2012 at 09:05 PM
Gorgeous and stunning, Adrienne. The colours suit you beautifully !
Posted by: Vonne | August 30, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Fantastic job on this dress. The fabric, the fit, the styling...just FABULOUS!
Posted by: Godsgirlt | August 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Awesome. Loveeeee the fabric.
Posted by: Alethia | August 30, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Gorgeous dress. I know what you mean about the models, that's why I find PR great. You can see what they look like on a woman with some meat.
Posted by: Sassy T | August 30, 2012 at 03:36 PM
Fabulous dress and the print is to D4.
Posted by: sheila | August 30, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Wow! That looks fabulous on you!
Posted by: carolyn | August 30, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Gorgeous dress in an amazing print, the colours are great on you. Is that a cami on underneath, is the neckline too low/gapy low without it?
Posted by: allisonc | August 31, 2012 at 01:48 AM
absolutely fabulous, yet again
Posted by: toy | September 04, 2012 at 07:46 AM
Are your shoes comfy? Are they good to use at work, or there are just for special occasion?
Posted by: Rocio | November 19, 2012 at 04:15 PM