Pattern Description: Lined dresses A, B, close-fitting with tapered hem in two lengths have front and back darts, back slit, back zipper and sleeve with pleats.
Pattern Sizing:6-20
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?Extremely. There is nothing whatsoever challenging about the construction. It consists of a total of 4 pieces. I would recommend making the front facing a few inches longer. It's very skimpy at approximately 2" and tries very hard to flip up on the inside.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?It's an unfussy dress with simple classic lines. Bonus - it's also very comfortable.
Fabric Used:Wool boucle covered with tiny sequins from Mood and tricot knit lining. It's very sweatery and cosy but it does add a bit of bulk. The sequins are very tiny - much more so than the photo indicates.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I omitted the zipper since my fabric was a knit and had enough ease to wiggle in and out of. In hindsight, a zipper was probably a better idea since pulling it over your head musses your hair.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?It's a pretty distinctive style so I probably will not sew it again, although I highly recommend it.
Conclusion:
This is a pattern I've been eyeing up for a while even though it's not had more than a few reviews. I initially planned on its being my LBD contest entry but when I came across this fabric on the Mood website I changed gears. I have a rtw skirt from an almost identical fabric and have nearly worn it out. While it's a great evening look, I couldn't imagine wearing it during daylight hours so it did not meet the contest guidelines. No worries - you can never have too many LBD's in my opinion!
ArtAttack said... What a gorgeous cocktail dress! I love it and the fabric you used. Live on the wild side...put on some sensible shoes and wear that sucker to the grocery! 11/30/12 2:30 PM
mnitts said... Agree with artattack. Who says you couldn't dress it down? Saying that this is so glam and I love it! 11/30/12 3:31 PM
Aurelie said... Gorgeous. I love the fabric and the style. Beautiful work. 11/30/12 3:51 PM
miausiau said... Perfect LBD, you look marvelous in it too. 11/30/12 3:55 PM
SewWil said... Gorgeous dress. Love the fabric. You look stunning! 11/30/12 3:59 PM
Dilliander said... Fabulous dress and fabric, it looks wonderful on you. 11/30/12 4:13 PM
PattyE said... Very pretty! 11/30/12 4:22 PM
prostheticsgirl said... Looks wonderful on you! I disagree, throw a colored cardigan over this lovely creation and you have a sophisticated daytime look! 11/30/12 4:53 PM
Amanda.Claire said... Your dress is so pretty! I like prostheticsgirl's cardigan idea. 11/30/12 5:25 PM
godesscpsmom said... Beautiful! The dress is so complimentary. Well done! 11/30/12 7:21 PM
margy.64 said... This may be a very simple pattern but you have managed to create a very glamorous dress. Love your fabric choice. Great job. 12/1/12 4:06 AM
Westy85 said... This dress deserves a WOW!! So pretty!! 12/1/12 6:41 AM
CissieW said... Gorgeous! Perfect marriage of pattern and fabric -- and you looks stunning in it! 12/1/12 9:33 AM
pdiddly said... I agree with everyone else - wow - I have had this pattern for ages, you may have just encouraged me to push it up the queue. 12/1/12 10:22 AM
ChristineX said... Great dress! 12/1/12 1:29 PM
becca a said... Gorgeous dress! You look very glamorous in this dress. 12/4/12 9:55 AM
jlg said... This is a fantastic dress, elegant and fancy and fits you beautifully. 12/30/12 6:43 PM
What a gorgeous cocktail dress! I love it and the fabric you used. Live on the wild side...put on some sensible shoes and wear that sucker to the grocery!
11/30/12 2:30 PM
Agree with artattack. Who says you couldn't dress it down? Saying that this is so glam and I love it!
11/30/12 3:31 PM
Gorgeous. I love the fabric and the style. Beautiful work.
11/30/12 3:51 PM
Perfect LBD, you look marvelous in it too.
11/30/12 3:55 PM
Gorgeous dress. Love the fabric. You look stunning!
11/30/12 3:59 PM
Fabulous dress and fabric, it looks wonderful on you.
11/30/12 4:13 PM
Very pretty!
11/30/12 4:22 PM
Looks wonderful on you! I disagree, throw a colored cardigan over this lovely creation and you have a sophisticated daytime look!
11/30/12 4:53 PM
Your dress is so pretty! I like prostheticsgirl's cardigan idea.
11/30/12 5:25 PM
Beautiful! The dress is so complimentary. Well done!
11/30/12 7:21 PM
This may be a very simple pattern but you have managed to create a very glamorous dress. Love your fabric choice. Great job.
12/1/12 4:06 AM
This dress deserves a WOW!! So pretty!!
12/1/12 6:41 AM
Gorgeous! Perfect marriage of pattern and fabric -- and you looks stunning in it!
12/1/12 9:33 AM
I agree with everyone else - wow - I have had this pattern for ages, you may have just encouraged me to push it up the queue.
12/1/12 10:22 AM
Great dress!
12/1/12 1:29 PM
Gorgeous dress! You look very glamorous in this dress.
12/4/12 9:55 AM
This is a fantastic dress, elegant and fancy and fits you beautifully.
12/30/12 6:43 PM