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Absolutely georgous! This has convinced me that I need this pattern too. I can't believe that you have been sewing for such a short time, you are amazing. :-)
4/4/02 1:43 AM
That looks really great! Great sewing job, great fit. That will be a wonderful dress come summer.
4/4/02 8:04 AM
You have become a seewing tornado. We'll never catch up with you! 40 minutes???? This dress is the one I made for my daughter the other night, and I would have gotten more sleep if I could sew as fast as you....Good job, Deepika. Now slow down, will ya please? You're embarassing the rest of us....;-)
4/4/02 9:08 AM
This is BEAUTIFUL! You've mastered the rolled hem foot -I'm impressed. This foot can be tricky especially when sewing around a curve like the armhole.
4/4/02 9:24 AM
Rennie, it was not easy, as I said I had to redo it one time but it worked out in the end. Its still not neat as I would have wanted it to be, but its ok. I swear by the rolled hem foot in rayons. I have two of them one is 2mm the other one is 5mm. I used the 5 mm one in this dress.
4/4/02 9:26 AM
I thought this dress would be perfect for you - and it is.
4/4/02 11:41 AM
Wow! I agree with everyone else's comments re your amazingness(if that's a word!). I have this pattern in my collection. Looks like it might be time to get it out of there and use it!
4/4/02 2:01 PM
Mini, I think this pattern is very versatile. I am thinking of shortening it (Karla made a knee length version for her daughter) and using it as a Kameez for Salwar Kameez. I am also thinking of making the sleeve version but shortening the sleeves (I like cap sleeves).
4/4/02 2:07 PM
I was going to suggest using it for a salwar kameez: I think it would work really well. I have made the dress with short sleeves, and think it looks better that way.
4/4/02 6:02 PM
Mini, did you just chop off the long sleeve to the length you desired or is there something more to it?
4/4/02 6:04 PM
I just used the regular sleeve. I measured a short sleeve I liked and traced the upper part of the sleeve to the same length.
4/4/02 6:52 PM
Deepika, this dress is lovely! You did a wonderful job and have written a really helpful review. And, last but not least, I am so happy to see your pretty face!
4/5/02 1:11 PM
Deepika - absolutely stunning work! You started sewing at about the time I bought my daugther a new sewing machine. I wish she were making as great progress as you are! Thanks for the lovely picture, too.
4/7/02 2:54 PM
I agree that hte rayon version is better, ut the knit doesn't look so bad. I think the Stretch & Sew 1500 dress is perfect for knits, so I would stick with that one.
4/24/02 2:12 PM
Deepika, I agree with Mini. The knit print version is fine, just not quite as chic.
4/24/02 10:51 PM
I would agree with you, but the knit looks fine too. You are sewing up a storm! Really enjoy this website!
4/27/02 0:07 AM
Thanks Deepika! After seeing your rayon version, I decided it was time I pull this pattern out of my stash and use it. And I love it! I made my first one yesterday and bought some linen/rayon for another today.
5/10/02 7:15 PM
Joanne, I am glad this pattern worked for you. Did you make it with or without sleeves?
5/10/02 7:23 PM
The sleveless rayon version is very nice. Could I lengthen this to just above the ankle and make it out of linen or a linen/rayon blend. A la Eileen Fisher?
5/27/02 3:00 AM
Stephaney, I have been thinking about making this dress in linen also but I am not sure. The key in this pattern is the fabric and the drapeyness. You can try...
5/27/02 10:25 AM
Stephaney and Deepika, I made this in a linen, cotton, lycra blend last year and it was very successful. I was looking at the review, as I'm planning to make another Basic Dress soon.
6/30/02 1:58 PM
Beautiful dresses, Deepika! I have been looking for a nice sheath type dress with comfortable wearing ease. I will have to add this to my wish list, it may be my first independent pattern purchase :o) thanks for bringing it up again!
7/14/04 12:18 PM
The fit of this dress on you is as good as fit can get. It looks so beautiful and sleek.
7/14/04 12:45 PM
This is a beautiful dress Deepika. It is very simple, but very elegant.
7/14/04 1:45 PM
This is the best looking basic dress I have seen.
7/14/04 2:08 PM
What a perfect little dress. You look absolutely polished and elegant.
7/14/04 2:32 PM
These dresses are very flattering on you. I particularly like the new one. Thanks for pointing out this pattern again.
7/14/04 3:03 PM
The dress looks great on you.
7/14/04 3:05 PM
Wow! This looks wonderful on you. Sold! ;-)
7/14/04 6:36 PM
Your alterations are perfect. And your dress looks nothing like their pattern photos, in which we can't see any detail at all. Great job. Now you have to make a sweater to go with it, if you want to wear it around here this summer!
7/14/04 6:41 PM
Deepika, with the fit is it hard to get off? I wonder if the LH Tank Dress is the redo of this basic dress.
7/14/04 9:24 PM
Very nice! This style really suits you.
7/14/04 11:17 PM
Alice, its not hard to get off at all. Plus if the fabric is slippery, its easier still.
7/15/04 8:12 AM
Deepika, I love your new dress. It fits you very well. How did you do the narrow shoulders adjustment? I noticed the straps are also more narrow than your original dress. Did you use the same size?
7/16/04 5:33 PM
Deepika, that dress looks fabulous on you. Your alterations have made a perfect fit! And sewn in less than an hour, it sounds like the perfect dress.
7/17/04 8:50 AM
OMG Deepika, how did I miss this? I love the dress in that fabric. Beautiful job!! -Ann
2/4/05 7:24 PM