I've been seriously wanting a red dress for the past month or so. I think this obsession started right after Thanksgiving. I had to put it all on hold while we were doing so much stuff concering Kayla but as SOON as I was able to sit down and sew it was on.
I already knew what I wanted to make, until I saw this dress on pinterest:
It's so simple, yet so beautiful. I was in love.
Mine is a little different from my inspiration dress. I wanted the neck of my dress more fitted, a tad bit longer and 3/4 sleeves. I don't know what it is, but I don't really care for long sleeves on certain knit dresses.
I just want y'all to know that I ONLY took my coat off so y'all could see my dress. I love you guys THAT much lol
My dress isn't tight, it hits all my lil curves though ;)
I kept my accessories simple. Shoes, belt and purse are all old.
My super cute phone case however is an accessory that is new, well I got it after Thanksgiving but before Christmas lol. If you like it you can pick one up from http://www.shopjunkboxx.com/ I LOVE that they had a stylish lady on a cell phone case that is the same color I am. That is SO hard to find.
Expect to see a black version of this dress real soon. I made both of them the same night. LOVE it!
For those of you who sew, here is a review:
Pattern Sizing: 12-20
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, exactly.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved how simple this pattern was. It gave me exactly what I was looking for. A simple turtleneck dress.
Fabric Used: Ponte knit
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 4 inches to the length and shortened the sleeves.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I've made it in black already. Not sure if I want another color. I highly recommend this pattern. Its a great basic to have.
Conclusion:Great pattern, very easy and great for beginners. I orginally purchased this pattern just for the dress, but I feel the skirt pattern would be great as well.
Adrienne, girl, YOU TOOK MY BREATH AWAY with this outfit! Outstanding!!!!
Posted by: Tany | January 06, 2014 at 05:26 AM
Wow, that is amazing! It fits you really well & I love the styling :D
Posted by: wendy | January 06, 2014 at 07:00 AM
Love the look .. In my head I scream you better Werk !! lol..
That Phone case is cute as well.
Posted by: Moe | January 06, 2014 at 07:30 AM
Love the phone case. I check but they don't have one for my phone...boo hoo!
Posted by: Rachelle | January 06, 2014 at 08:03 AM
Wow, another fabulous dress Adrienne !
Loving your latest styles even more :)
Posted by: Vonne | January 06, 2014 at 08:24 AM
Adrienne, this is a cute dress! I never noticed this pattern because the styling on the envelope was horrid! This is a great staple to have. I'm going to pick this up!
Posted by: Erica B. | January 06, 2014 at 09:47 AM
Red and tan -- beautiful combo!
Posted by: Sara | January 06, 2014 at 10:35 AM
You always make such stunning clothes!
Posted by: leslie | January 06, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Really smart dress! I love the color and the style ... it looks perfect.
Posted by: Kathy | January 06, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Classic dress style. So many ways you can style it with belts,scarves, jackets etc. I like the fit on you as well. Some out there feel the need to make their clothes skin tight leaving nothing to the imagination.
Posted by: Angie Norman | January 06, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Classic and chic. I like how you styled it also.
Posted by: Kelroc | January 06, 2014 at 03:59 PM
This is beautiful! Sooo beautiful!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 06, 2014 at 04:55 PM
Very nice...Lady in red!! Love how you've styled this dress. Fabulous!
Posted by: Virginia's Daughter | January 06, 2014 at 05:42 PM
Really nice job. You have a very good eye - I completely overlooked that pattern in the past.
Posted by: Jackee | January 06, 2014 at 08:22 PM
Love this dress! You are wearing it!!!! Looking good!
Posted by: Victoria | January 07, 2014 at 04:40 PM
Thanks Tany!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:40 AM
Thanks Wendy!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:40 AM
ROFLOL! You silly! Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:40 AM
I about screamed when I saw it AND it was for my phone lol.
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:41 AM
Thanks Vonne!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:41 AM
Thank you and wasn't it lol.
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Thanks Sara!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Thanks Leslie!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Thanks Kathy!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Thanks Angie!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:42 AM
Thanks Kelroc!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Thanks Vanessa!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Thank you!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Thanks Jackee!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Thank you!!
Posted by: Adrienne | January 09, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Fabulous! I love your dress and you styled it so well. I just put this pattern in my shopping cart because of this post. ;)
Posted by: Tanasha | January 09, 2014 at 06:50 PM
Erica, I was just about to leave a comment saying the same thing. I am excited as there is no way I would have looked closer at that pattern owing to the envelope - but this version by Adrienne is incredible. Super cute!
Posted by: Clare Szabo | January 10, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Hi only just found your blog today and I love it! Some real pattern inspiration here.
Posted by: Clare Szabo | January 10, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Thank you! I love love love this and I think you will too lol
Posted by: Adrienne | January 12, 2014 at 09:21 AM
Thanks so much! Enjoy your stay here lol
Posted by: Adrienne | January 12, 2014 at 09:21 AM
Love your site! Did you make the coat too? What pattern is it?
Posted by: Fiona Naughtin | February 12, 2014 at 03:20 AM