CynthiaSue said... Yes. The fit is superb. That's what drew me to your review! Beautiful detail to the ruffle. Why is the Collette bodice not a fit for you? Thanks! 8/21/12 9:45 AM
Jstarr4250 said... This is beautiful on you...simple and elegant. I love your fabric choice as well. 8/21/12 10:17 AM
devviePuu said... @cynthia: generally, the colette bodice sloper seems to be more for a woman with a larger bust size and/or more curves in the bodice than i have. i'm certified IBTC, have a short waist, a long torso, a very slight pear and narrow shoulders, so i end up having to re-draft completely any bodice i may be working on between the differences in the dart sizes, dart widths, and bust point placement. 8/21/12 10:22 AM
marec said... Nice dress-the trim makes it special. I also have trouble with the bodice of Colette patterns...very narrow and small but with some side boobage :-) I must follow you here. Thanks for the review of this lovely dress. 8/21/12 11:58 AM
SewWil said... Very pretty dress! You achieved a great fit. Looks wonderful on you. 8/21/12 3:07 PM
Raye Ann said... Very pretty with a perfect fit! 8/22/12 0:27 AM
poppykettle said... It looks lovely :) 8/22/12 5:28 AM
Deepika said... Gorgeous dress! Thanks for sharing 8/22/12 8:05 AM
JEF said... Very classy dress. You look lovely. 8/22/12 8:44 AM
Peacock Chic said... super cute! love the fabric combo 8/22/12 9:48 AM
Yes. The fit is superb. That's what drew me to your review! Beautiful detail to the ruffle. Why is the Collette bodice not a fit for you? Thanks!
8/21/12 9:45 AM
This is beautiful on you...simple and elegant. I love your fabric choice as well.
8/21/12 10:17 AM
@cynthia: generally, the colette bodice sloper seems to be more for a woman with a larger bust size and/or more curves in the bodice than i have. i'm certified IBTC, have a short waist, a long torso, a very slight pear and narrow shoulders, so i end up having to re-draft completely any bodice i may be working on between the differences in the dart sizes, dart widths, and bust point placement.
8/21/12 10:22 AM
Nice dress-the trim makes it special. I also have trouble with the bodice of Colette patterns...very narrow and small but with some side boobage :-) I must follow you here. Thanks for the review of this lovely dress.
8/21/12 11:58 AM
Very pretty dress! You achieved a great fit. Looks wonderful on you.
8/21/12 3:07 PM
Very pretty with a perfect fit!
8/22/12 0:27 AM
It looks lovely :)
8/22/12 5:28 AM
Gorgeous dress! Thanks for sharing
8/22/12 8:05 AM
Very classy dress. You look lovely.
8/22/12 8:44 AM
super cute! love the fabric combo
8/22/12 9:48 AM