Lekala Patterns: 5559 (Sleeveless Dress) - Type:Dresses
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| | Review rated Helpful by 2 people Very Helpful by 4 people | | Reviewed by: | wenznz | 
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| | Posted on: | 11/30/12 10:01 PM | | Last Updated: | 11/30/12 10:07 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | Pattern Info provided by wenznz | | Pattern Rating: | Pattern OK, but did NOT work for Me | | | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description: Sleeveless dress with slit pockets. (I did not include the pockets)
Pattern Sizing: Lekala draft patterns to your own measurements
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Sort of....
Were the instructions easy to follow? Not really. Lekala is a russian pattern company, and though they have made an attempt to translate the instructions to english, there is a lot that is vague or flat out indecipherable!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I was keen to try this pattern as my first try with the Lekala patterns as it was a simple silhouette. I liked the idea of a pattern drafted to my own measurements. Unfortunately, my curves are distributed differently to Lekala's drafting.
Fabric Used: a charcoal suiting - not sure of the content.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: After I basted this together, I ended up needing to take in the side and centre back seams substantially - about an inch at each of these three points.
I also needed to let out the back skirt. I ended up doing a full booty adjustment, as per this tutorial by Julia Bobbin, and then re-cutting the back skirt pieces.
I left out the pockets, as the insertion for these was one of the more confusing aspects of the instructions.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't be sewing this again, as there are plenty of other patterns of a similar style.
I think the Lekala concept is worth a try if you are interested.
Conclusion: While the concept of a pattern drafted to my measurements was interesting, it just didn't work out for me in this instance. I eventually fiddled enough to end up with a dress that is wearable, but am still not entirely happy with it.
Dress alone
Dressed up
Casual
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I've always wondered how Lekala worked. Glad to have your input. I also did not realize this was a Russian company. You've done a good job of customizing the fit of your customized fit pattern LOL!
12/1/12 1:31 AM
Thank you for the candid review. This sounds like it was a true challenge. But, I really like the final look you achieved.
12/1/12 7:56 AM
I like it! I especially think the casual look is really great on you-- the basic dress really lets that sweater pop, and that color is so flattering on you!
12/1/12 6:11 PM
I understand you had to make a lot of alterations, BUT I think your dress turned out beautifully. Really, give it some time. I think you will find it's a wonderful basic dress that you will wear often, and in so many different ways. It fits you perfectly.
12/2/12 2:31 AM
How nice you look with your hair down! The caual shot is the best. The cut in armholes look very nice on you. For a first attempt with a new system and indecipherable instructions,you did a wonderful job. Pat yourself on the back!
12/2/12 7:52 AM
Nice work! Sorry to hear about the trouble with the instructions and shaping, but your end result looks like a great basic dress.
12/4/12 8:25 AM
Good job on this.
12/10/12 11:50 AM
Good job
12/10/12 11:51 AM