This is my own pattern. I used a self drafted pencil skirt block, which I altered the darts in, and a basic bodice block I added a kimono sleeve to, and changed the neckline and the back opening to a V.
I started a new tradition on my blog, where I share my analysis of garment that inspire me and I cannot afford and discuss it's features and construction. I did one post on the Green Jil Sander's dress, designed by Raf Simons. I was so inspired by my own post that decided to challenged my self and make an inspired dress within a week. I made this first version in Jade cotton, and there is one more in the works in green rayon. You are welcome to visit my blog for the inspiration post - http://thehomeblues.blogspot.co.il/2013/01/the-dress-inspector-jil-sander-emerald.html,
progress - http://thehomeblues.blogspot.co.il/2013/01/my-emerald-green-dress-is-in-jade.html,
and the finished project - http://thehomeblues.blogspot.co.il/2013/01/the-gods-of-colors.html
I made the pattern my self, it wasn't that difficult  - kimono sleeves, and added some personal design features- like little detachable bows in place of the rhinestone brooches, just to play with the colors and my favorite 50's slanted darts for the the skirt. I also changed the back V opening to something a bit more elegant than in the original. Hope you'll like it! |
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I have to agree with you about the inspiration dress: the front is gorgeous and classic and the back is a total disaster. Congrats on drafting your own pattern! That is not my strength and I'm always impressed when others do so with such great results. For those of us less brave (or less talented) than you, Butterick 5851 is very similiar. I honestly hadn't given the pattern much thought until your review, but I like your dress so much that I may have to buy it!
2/23/13 10:25 PM
Very pretty dress :) Turquoise is such a beautiful colour! Thanks for referring to Connie Long, I just placed a hold on her book on sewing linings from my local library. :)
2/24/13 7:25 AM
Wonderful job on drafting your own pattern. The photo of the lining--you sewed it beautifully.
2/24/13 11:17 AM
Thank you all for commenting. prostheticsgirl- I have seen that pattern after finishinf the dress, and yes it is a good one. But if you already have a pencil skirt pattern (fro, another set) and a kimono sleeve top- it's an easy mix. Actually once you've seen the shape of the komono sleeve, it's not a big deal to draft it. I do have a lot of patterns in my stash, but find it easier (fitwise) and more inspirational to play with slopers, and already tested patterns. caper81- you welcome! I love Connie Long's book (have bought it in a PDF version from the threads's site, and I wish there would be more books on the subject of lining, attaching it and cetera. We have so many basic instruction's books , but when it comes to lining- it's assumed you know how to make it.. NJcowgirl- thank you! I like my little hand stitching, it feels more personal :)
3/1/13 6:09 AM