Pattern Description:
A line dress with French darts and bound neckline
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes and no. My neckline doesn't look as wide as the line drawing nor the editorial photo. But, the rest -- yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the French darts, the fit through the waist. It's a simple dress that lets your showcase your material.
Fabric Used:
A sweater knit from Mood Fabrics
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I made a FBA and swayback adjustment. I decided to bind the neckline instead of using a facing. You'll need to reinforce the neckline and armsyce with interfacing to keep the sweater knit stable.
This dress could be made up from ponte, double wool -- any assortment of material. I left off the zipper and it's fine for a knit. But, it you make it up in a woven, you'll need the zipper.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes!! I really love this dress. So simple and chic. I'd like to make it up in a wool doubleknit and have several for basics.
Conclusion:
Great dress! There are more photos on my blog, Miss Celie's Pants
Sewing Chick said... Great dress! I love your blog post. 1/8/13 1:32 PM
sewmodest said... Nice Dress!!! 1/8/13 2:07 PM
Mahogany Stylist said... Nice dress. Very flattering. 1/8/13 2:15 PM
Barbara V said... Very pretty dress and color on you! The simple and clean lines and gorgeous fabric create a very elegant look.....and the fit is fabulous. 1/8/13 2:34 PM
Donna Likes Golf said... Beautiful! I have been looking at this pattern and evaulating which piece in my stash would work for it. It's been awhile but, after seeing your dress, I need to revisit it and make this pattern. You've inspired me! 1/8/13 4:07 PM
SandraB said... Lovely, lovely dress. It looks really good on you. 1/8/13 5:17 PM
style inspired said... Your dress looks great. Like your shoes too. 1/8/13 5:18 PM
style inspired said... Just checked out your blog. Your version looks better than the one shown in Burda. 1/8/13 5:25 PM
ArtAttack said... Cute! Looks great on you. 1/8/13 6:39 PM
SewWil said... Super cute dress! Very flattering on you. 1/8/13 8:11 PM
Nancywin said... Very nice. Silhouette patterns uses a French dart in most (all?) of their knit tops and dresses. I like this curved version. Great knit, too 1/9/13 0:41 AM
Karine said... I love, love, love your dress! It fits you beautifully and is such a classic style. 1/9/13 9:52 AM
gatorgirl4325 said... Love your dress - that pattern is definitely a wardrobe foundation! 1/9/13 10:51 AM
CypGrl said... Well I am going to have to find 9-2012 again and take a look at their version. I love yours! This really was a great issue and I've paid for my subscription with savings from this one issue. Ideas for what to sew from 1-2013? 1/9/13 11:17 AM
debbieB said... Love everything about it,the fabric,the pattern.Great! 1/12/13 10:23 AM
Deepika said... Simple and Chic it is! You look lovely and the dress fits you like a dream. I have a sweater knit which would be perfect for this. My magazine is on its way. 1/15/13 11:20 AM
Great dress! I love your blog post.
1/8/13 1:32 PM
Nice Dress!!!
1/8/13 2:07 PM
Nice dress. Very flattering.
1/8/13 2:15 PM
Very pretty dress and color on you! The simple and clean lines and gorgeous fabric create a very elegant look.....and the fit is fabulous.
1/8/13 2:34 PM
Beautiful! I have been looking at this pattern and evaulating which piece in my stash would work for it. It's been awhile but, after seeing your dress, I need to revisit it and make this pattern. You've inspired me!
1/8/13 4:07 PM
Lovely, lovely dress. It looks really good on you.
1/8/13 5:17 PM
Your dress looks great. Like your shoes too.
1/8/13 5:18 PM
Just checked out your blog. Your version looks better than the one shown in Burda.
1/8/13 5:25 PM
Cute! Looks great on you.
1/8/13 6:39 PM
Lovely simple style. Looks terrific on you.
1/8/13 7:14 PM
Super cute dress! Very flattering on you.
1/8/13 8:11 PM
Very nice. Silhouette patterns uses a French dart in most (all?) of their knit tops and dresses. I like this curved version. Great knit, too
1/9/13 0:41 AM
I love, love, love your dress! It fits you beautifully and is such a classic style.
1/9/13 9:52 AM
Love your dress - that pattern is definitely a wardrobe foundation!
1/9/13 10:51 AM
Well I am going to have to find 9-2012 again and take a look at their version. I love yours! This really was a great issue and I've paid for my subscription with savings from this one issue. Ideas for what to sew from 1-2013?
1/9/13 11:17 AM
Love everything about it,the fabric,the pattern.Great!
1/12/13 10:23 AM
Simple and Chic it is! You look lovely and the dress fits you like a dream. I have a sweater knit which would be perfect for this. My magazine is on its way.
1/15/13 11:20 AM