Pattern Sizing: 30" - 54" bust with multi cup sizes
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? love the sizing options. It needed very little adjustment and the easiest FBA I have ever made
Fabric Used: Polyester dry knit from Spotlight
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: My high bust is 39" and full bust is 45". In theory I should choose the 35d and do a FBA but I used the 40D with a small FBA. I only added width in the FBA but not length. I found it loose at the centre back so took it in about 1 1/2 at the bottom of the centre back. My front band was a bit loose (this is stretchy fabric in all directions) so I shortened it by nearly 2 inches. After wearing it all day I am going to shorten the back bodice - the shirt seems to be dragging it down too much
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? yes and Yes. This is my 2nd - I made a muslin in ponte and I have a floral polyester knit and a purple stripe ready to cut out.
Conclusion: an awesome dress - really comfortable and easily adjustable for fit. next time I would cut wider front bands - mainly because this polyester is slippery and hard to sew a narrow band. i am also keen to try a stripe.Not terribly happy with the photo my teengae son took - the angle and shadows make my girls look huge - maybe time to try a different bra!
Rebecca D said... This dress looks great on you and the fabric is fabulous. Thanks for the details on the FBA and sizing. It will come in handy when I attempt my own. Can't wait to see your other versions. 2/7/13 6:51 AM
sewing for fun said... GORGEOUS!!! I made and love it too :) 2/7/13 7:52 AM
nicegirl said... This is a fabulous dress! The fit is great and I love the style. 2/7/13 10:38 AM
silverfern said... Dress looks great. Looking forward to making it if I can convince Artkat to share pattern with little sister 2/7/13 3:30 PM
Schnauzer said... Beautiful dress! It looks gorgeous on you. 2/7/13 4:56 PM
Dee2 said... Love the fabric & fit. Looks wonderful on you! 2/7/13 7:41 PM
Karine said... I love this dress - looks great on you! 2/8/13 9:39 AM
becca a said... Lovely dress! It is very flattering on. Thanks for the fitting information. 2/8/13 10:07 AM
RobinE said... It looks fabulous!!! Now I know I need to make this one. Many thanks for the review! :) 2/13/13 7:47 PM
This dress looks great on you and the fabric is fabulous. Thanks for the details on the FBA and sizing. It will come in handy when I attempt my own. Can't wait to see your other versions.
2/7/13 6:51 AM
GORGEOUS!!! I made and love it too :)
2/7/13 7:52 AM
This is a fabulous dress! The fit is great and I love the style.
2/7/13 10:38 AM
Dress looks great. Looking forward to making it if I can convince Artkat to share pattern with little sister
2/7/13 3:30 PM
Beautiful dress! It looks gorgeous on you.
2/7/13 4:56 PM
Love the fabric & fit. Looks wonderful on you!
2/7/13 7:41 PM
I love this dress - looks great on you!
2/8/13 9:39 AM
Lovely dress! It is very flattering on. Thanks for the fitting information.
2/8/13 10:07 AM
It looks fabulous!!! Now I know I need to make this one. Many thanks for the review! :)
2/13/13 7:47 PM