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Self Drafted Pattern: 235056-1004 (Knock-off Muse) - Type:Dresses
Review submitted in RTW/Designer Knockoff Contest Contest    printable version
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Reviewed by:Quickie
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Posted on:2/24/13 12:30 PM
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Pattern Description: Dress with short sleeves , princess seams in the front, "bias"-pleats in the skirt and a faux-belt with a knot

Pattern Sizing:Plussize irregular

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?. I think so.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
There were none

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the belt with the knot

Fabric Used: Synthetic jersey

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
The skirt is longer, the neckline is wider, the belt is less wide

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I Think so

Conclusion: I loved to show that a museum piece could be wearable today and that I was able to draw it

The centre front piece is made double with an interlining.
There are two big paspoiled buttonholes. The belt comes underneath from de side- seams , through the buttonholes. I had drawn in the "bias"-pleats . That came out well after I had adapted the side seams
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echolalia said...
Great job on the drafting. This looks fabulous on you.
2/24/13 2:37 PM
butterflyfly said...
The original dress is very interesting and sophisticated.. And your copy is awesome! The design looks absolutely identical to the origin! And it fits you perfectly! Is it snow on the pictures?
2/24/13 3:20 PM
Quickie said...
Thank you . Yes ,snow again!
2/24/13 4:01 PM
Terri A said...
Wow! You really nailed every detail down from the inspiration piece! Very nice:-)
2/24/13 4:48 PM
poetsie said...
Hi Marieke, great job, I just love it. Every little detail. In Dutch: echt een vakvrouw. groetjes Diana
2/24/13 5:32 PM
Irene said...
What a fantastic knock-off! I love, love, love it! Congratulations on capturing the charm and details of the original.
2/24/13 5:57 PM
Nokiaj59 said...
Lovely! Congratulations.....and ditto on what Irene said!!
2/25/13 0:45 AM
becca a said...
Gorgeous dress! You got all the details from the original piece. I'd love to know more about your drafting process.
2/25/13 10:58 AM
Quickie said...
In reply to becca a. In fact it's the old-fashioned technique of drawing a block-patern on your own sizes. After that I often use the Rundschau Schnittkonstruktion. They have instructions to transform your block into their given style of clothing. But this time for both my knock-offs I had to find my own way, because that styles were not in the Rundschau books. For both Muse and Michelle I had to draw princess seams. For Muse I added the pleates by cutting the blockpattern and gluing the pleates in between , and for Michelle I had to construct another type of sleeves. The advantage of working with blockpatterns is that you need not make adaptations to your body every time again, but on the contrary now I have to add and sometimes construct the style details
2/26/13 8:23 AM
thegreenviolet said...
what an interesting and flattering design. I really like this!
2/27/13 7:42 PM
Heatherrique said...
Quickie, very chic dress and a wonderful knockoff!
2/27/13 7:52 PM
aaltje said...
What a wonderful dress! I think you did a great job with the knock off and it looks very good on you!
3/17/13 11:28 AM
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