Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Go to Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Anyone have pattern suggestions for this dress?
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/13/12 8:00 PM Really love this dress, anyone seen a similar pattern? I like the elasticized waist, but it could be drawstring, and the neckline could be different or wrapped. Summer dress -- Edited on 7/13/12 8:01 PM --
KathleenS   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 11/18/02 Posts: 576	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/13/12 10:54 PM That shouldn't be hard to find. Simplicity 2360 (View A, leave off the ruffles) will give you that look, albeit with princess seams. I expect you'll be able to find a closer match. If you decide you want that exact style of elasticated waist try searching for instructions for shirring with elastic in the bobbin. It's easy to do if your machine will let you. As far as I can see the original dress is the skirt panel with shirring at the top, with a waist seam joining it to the bodice.
nicegirl Intermediate DC USA Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 1611	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/13/12 11:15 PM Your Dress: McCall 6551 has the right neckline and cut on sleeve. It does look like the waistline of the original is done with elastic shirring thread in the bobbin. This is a criminally easy way to fit a waist. You really feel like you're getting away with something! Butterick 5211 would also work, depending on which one goes on sale first. ------ http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com ================= 2007: purchased 115+, sewed 105+ So close to parity, yet so far Trying again in 2008 Yards purchased: 133 Yards sewn: Somewhere around 95 2009? I give up
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/14/12 0:07 AM Cute, yes! Those are fantastic options! The original is made of crepe de chine, and I just assumed silk because of the price, but nope, it is poly.
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to ChristinePDX << Like this post Date: 7/14/12 9:12 AM $138 for a sack with a drawstring??!! Come on, Nordy's, surely you can do better!!! I'm not dissing the dress, nor your desire of it, Christine; I'm appalled as to how much is charged for something so incredibly simple to make, and even without a pattern. Back in the 70's, I made a beach coverup out of two bath towels, and it looked very similar to this. Of course, it didn't have a drawstring, but it could have; and I didn't use a pattern. I'm not bragging; those were my early sewing years. I remember a book back then that showed how to make simple clothing without a pattern. Dresses, skirts and some tops--all out of squares and rectangles. It's a shame that the expensive designers of today can't be a little more creative. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2896	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild << 2 members like this. Date: 7/14/12 9:18 AM It is the fabric pattern that makes this dress. Simple lines scream for a beautiful fabric. The print on that dress is fantastic
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << Like this post Date: 7/14/12 10:12 AM Quote: KathySews It is the fabric pattern that makes this dress. Simple lines scream for a beautiful fabric. The print on that dress is fantastic Kathy, absolutely, that is the key to this dress. I am on the hunt for something equally fabulous.
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild << Like this post Date: 7/14/12 10:13 AM Quote: Miss Fairchild $138 for a sack with a drawstring??!! Come on, Nordy's, surely you can do better!!! I'm not dissing the dress, nor your desire of it, Christine; I'm appalled as to how much is charged for something so incredibly simple to make, and even without a pattern. Back in the 70's, I made a beach coverup out of two bath towels, and it looked very similar to this. Of course, it didn't have a drawstring, but it could have; and I didn't use a pattern. I'm not bragging; those were my early sewing years. I remember a book back then that showed how to make simple clothing without a pattern. Dresses, skirts and some tops--all out of squares and rectangles. It's a shame that the expensive designers of today can't be a little more creative. Yup, good design (fabric/pattern/hotness at the moment) is worth alot of money. Read the reviews of the dress, it is a winner with women.
crazygrad   Advanced Beginner OH USA Member since 11/11/07 Posts: 1149	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/14/12 4:10 PM Here are some dramatic prints I saw at www.gorgeousfabrics.com (not affiliated but a fan)
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/14/12 9:05 PM These are lovely (and tempting!) thanks crazygrad.

Go to Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Printable Version

* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.