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What would you make? 2 yards Charmeuse
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 638	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 4:56 PM I recently bought a bunch of fabrics on sale to figure out what different fabrics were. I'm having a hard time trying to decide what to make with Charmeuse. Can anyone recommend a pattern to use with 2 yards. I'm going on a cruise quite soon, so more formal tops would be okay, or something I can wear to work with a suit jacket. I'm quite petite (though about a pattern size 12/14), so I'm thinking if a dress is light on fabric I could squeeze it out of 2 yards. It is dark blue so maybe there is a skirt that this fabric would work for? Having a hard time picturing that. I'd rather not order online- so big 4, things I can get at Joanns would be appreciated. I appreciate your suggestions!
JEF   Intermediate VA USA Member since 2005 Posts: 2027 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to Skittl1321 Like this post Date: 2/9/12 9:26 PM Hmmm.. I just saw this review the other day and thought it was very cool. tuxedo top. What do you think of this? JEF ETA: I know charmeuse might be soft for this but you could put some interfacing on the back if you need a little more body. -- Edited on 2/9/12 9:28 PM --
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 638	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 9:42 PM Very cute! Might be too hard for me (reviewer says "difficult") but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the suggsetion.
nicegirl   Intermediate DC USA Member since 2006 Posts: 1391	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 10:17 PM It won't take two yards of fabric, but the tank from Simplicity 2938 is quite popular and flattering to a variety of people--the princess seams make it easier to adjust for fit, too. It is also easy to sew. I've made a couple of them and I know I'm not the only one who's made multiples! **edit** I forgot that it actually came with a dress drafted already! -- Edited on 2/9/12 10:19 PM -- ------ http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com ================= 2007: purchased 115+, sewed 105+ So close to parity, yet so far Trying again in 2008 Yards purchased: 133 Yards sewn: Somewhere around 95 2009? I give up
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 638	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 10:26 PM Oh, that's nice. And that tank would mean I have enough to do a muslin and then the real thing!
marjoriekh   Intermediate VA USA Member since 2010 Posts: 480	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 10:58 PM When I think of charmeuse, I think bias cut, because it drapes so beautifully on the bias. If a drape neck top is your style, you could make any view in Butterick 4132 with your 2 yards except view E, the long-sleeve -- unless you happen to have 60 inch wide fabric, in which case you could make that, too. I happen to have 4132 in my stash, though I haven't sewn it yet, so I thought of it first, but there's also Vogue 9771, which was first reviewed in '02 by Ann of Gorgeous Fabrics, and is still in print, so it obviously has staying power. If you go to the advanced pattern search page, you can search specifically for reviews of tops and dresses other PR members have made out of silk charmeuse. ------ marjoriekh
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 638	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/12 11:12 PM Oh, those are both gorgeous. I love the drape neck. There is a bias cut Vogue dress I'd really like to make, but I need a bit more than 2. I want to lay it out and see if with petite changes made to it if it fits. Vogue 1208 http://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/42629
Kim12469 MI USA Member since 2008 Posts: 1988	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/10/12 8:32 AM The first dress that came to mind for me was Vogue 1236. I find charmeuse frustrating to sew on with it's slipperyness and I would pick a pattern with only a few seams. This too would be easy to petite, just shorten the shoulders. There is a Simplicity (I think) blouse that has the bottom bodice cut on the bias that was real popular but I can't find it now. A couple versions had a tie neck and there was a skirt with it. I just had it out the other night but don't remember the number and can't find it. ------ http://kimsewsilly.blogspot.com/
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 638	Login to reply to this post In reply to Kim12469 Like this post Date: 2/10/12 8:53 AM Quote: Kim12469 I find charmeuse frustrating to sew on with it's slipperyness and I would pick a pattern with only a few seams. I am anticipating that charmeuse will not become my favorite But I'm trying new things. Up until now I was a knits only kind of girl... The few seam advice is good. I like the dress you posted- kind of a sack of potatoes dress, but the belt makes it look fitted. I'll check some reviews out. Thanks!
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 638	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/10/12 6:06 PM I decided on Simplicity 2692. If I do one of the short views without a tie, I should have enough. I also bought spring loaded scissors so now I can hopefully actually sew! I sprained my wrist and can close scissors, but not open them...

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