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Textile Studio: 1409 (Madison Avenue Dress) - Type:Dresses

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Lisette


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9/22/09 9:30 PM

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Textile Studio Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Easy & Great for Beginners

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Available for sale on PR: $12 (See envelope)

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Fabric:

Cotton-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:
V neck knit dress with a skirt that flares.
Pattern Sizing:
xxs-xxl
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes it does except that I shortened mine
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions are well illustrated and very easy to follow.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the simplicity of the design.
Fabric Used:
I believe it is a cotton/lycra from Emma One Sock, in my stash for quite a while.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I had never worked with patterns from this company so I needed to find out about the fit, but I figure in this easy to work knit from Emma One Sock and because it was a simple design I couldn't go too wrong. I like the fit. One thing I would do different is a forward shoulder adjustment, this is the first time in a pattern where the shoulder line is so off.
Other than adding to the waist length I made no other alterations. I did notice that the fit is snug at the waist/hip area; I went up a size from their recommended size, to give myself some insurance and still had to make 1/4" seams in that area.

As far as construction I added 1/4" elastic in the shoulder seam allowance, I usually use clear elastic but I'm out so I used what I had in hand.

I also stitched down the neckline facings, they were flopping around driving me crazy. The directions have you stitching in the ditch to tack them down but it wasn't enough. I always remember Connie Long telling us in her knits class at G Street Fabrics that there is no reason not to stitch down the facings.
front facing
back facing
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will sew it again, as a top or the longest length.
Conclusion:

Easy and quick dress with nice results.

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Reader Comments
beth5646	9/22/09	Beautiful dress. Looks very nice on you. Thank you for the review. I am going to make a TS pattern this weekend, so nice to know where to look for possible problems.
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sew2little	9/22/09	Very pretty dress--the fabric is beautiful.
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Rebecca D	9/23/09	Lovely work and you look great in this dress.
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strongnow	9/23/09	Thanks for the information. I have never used patterns from this line but I have admired their designs.
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Rhoda K	9/23/09	Very nice dress and love the fabric.
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Barbara V	9/23/09	Very pretty fabric and dress which must be very comfortable to wear. It looks great on you with nice fit.
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AuntieShel	9/23/09	Great dress, looks great on you, love the fabric.
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pterion	9/23/09	Love the dress! It looks great in this fabric.
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Athene	9/23/09	Very attractive.
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Frozzy	9/23/09	This is really pretty. Thanks for the tip on the forward shoulder adjustment. Very helpful.
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