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Japanese Pattern Books: Drape Drape Dress no 3 (Drape Drape Dress no 3 ) - Type:Dresses    printable version
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Reviewed by:TracyTheMaterialGirl
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Posted on:12/8/12 3:47 AM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Fabric:Cotton Jersey  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description:
An ingenious one-piece dress from the book Drape Drape by Hisako Sato. Every pattern in this book is a gem - although some are not for the faint hearted!

Pattern Sizing:
It's Japanese - so small. I made the M/L - I'm a UK size 10 (US 6) although I did end up taking off about an inch from the back seam.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, absolutely. Although my fabric is nicer!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Any instructions are in Japanese - but the diagram is pretty clear. It's a very simple make anyway - with the one piece there's only a small amount of actual sewing.

I started by creating a facing for the neck - I had made a muslin and the neck had a tendency to flick over and show the internal back seam. All my seams are overlocked so it just didn't look very nice.

Seam 1 - Facing was attached to the neckline.
Seam 2 - the underarms were folded back and hemmed.
Hand gathering stitches were then applied to what were to become the shoulder seam,
Seam 3/4 - shoulders attached to the main body
Hand gathering stitches were applied to the where the skirt joins the torso
Seam 5/6 - those waist gathers were joined
Seam 7 - straight up the back
Seam 8 - hemming the bottom

You can see a little more detail on those seams on my blog - www.thematerialgirl.co.uk/drape-drape--nebula-dress

That was it. It took about 2 hours in total (after I had photocopied and cut out the pattern piece from the book - to be highly recommended, I hate tracing).

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I am really pleased with it - I even wore it my work Christmas party at the Park Lane Hotel, London - very posh!

Fabric Used:
A lovely digitally printed viscose jersey from Stone Fabrics. I think it looks like a nebula as photographed by the Hubble Telescope.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Length. I added about 10 cm to the bottom and about 5 cm within the torso. And I'm only 5'3". These pattern direct from the book are for ladies who like to show a bit of leg!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I love this dress. Everyone should make it. Make it now. What are you waiting for? Are you still here?
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velosewer said...
Love your pattern work and this dress is great.
12/8/12 5:25 AM
velosewer said...
Love your pattern work and this dress is great.
12/8/12 5:35 AM
a life in stitches said...
So good. Well done!
12/8/12 5:37 AM
sandramary said...
Photocopying the pattern sheet and cutting out is sheer genius! How come I never thought of that, I hate tracing! I am guessing that Drape Drape 3 has seam allowance included in the pattern like 1 and 2?
12/8/12 5:45 AM
mm said...
What an amazing dress. You look fantastic in it.
12/8/12 6:45 AM
Rebecca D said...
Looks great and I have saved this review in my favorites when I get to this dress. Thanks for a very helpful review.
12/8/12 8:55 AM
miausiau said...
I love a big blob that turns into a marvelous garment!
12/8/12 3:04 PM
Levone said...
Wow, great dress! I can't believe that that was made from one pattern piece!
12/8/12 9:43 PM
TracyTheMaterialGirl said...
Thanks everyone. Sandramary - the dress is from Drape Drape book 1 (dress number 3) - but, yes, seam allowance was included which did puzzle me for a couple of minutes as most Japanese patterns you do need to add it.
12/9/12 5:32 AM
punkmik said...
stunning make! i thought it looked like space too! so pretty and funky!
12/9/12 10:04 AM
petro said...
Yes, I love it and should make it, as I have it in the pile of to do projects. Inspired choice of fabric too.
12/9/12 10:33 AM
Jstarr4250 said...
All around fabulous dress. I love it!
12/9/12 11:13 AM
becca a said...
Wow! Gorgeous dress!
12/9/12 3:16 PM
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