PR Member's Pattern: Savage Coco (Elegant Escape Dress) - Type:Dresses
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| | Posted on: | 2/26/13 0:51 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | Pattern Info provided by meggipeg | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | | | Fabric: | Polyester Woven [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
My dress is based on the pattern for the 'Elegant Escape Dress'by Savage Coco. However, I changed it to follow the lines of an inspiration dress by Roksanda Ilincic.
Pattern Sizing:
One size to fit 36" bust.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Basically yes, but I changed it a lot.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, very clear. However, I didn't use them because I changed the dress so much from the original.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the simple lines of this dress and the underarm and shoulder gussets, which I kept in my altered version. In my version, I like the cool, retro style of the design lines and contrasting fabrics.
Fabric Used:
Polyester mechanical stretch.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I worked within the basic outline of the original pattern and redrafted curved sections inside this to be made from contrasting fabrics to resemble my inspiration dress. I took great care with the sections and seam allowances so that they would fit perfectly together. I left off the pockets and back zip.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I can't imagine making this particular 'Roksanda Ilincic' version of the dress again (it is so unusual a girl would only need one) but I love the original 'Elegant Escape Dress' and will probably make another one at some stage.
Conclusion:
It took a lot of time and careful drafting and sewing, but I am thrilled with my new dress and how close it is to the inspiration dress. I love the curved design lines and the simple overall shape of the dress. It is striking, but comfortable and easy to wear.
There are many more pictures of the finished dress and he design process on my blog. |
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Did you hear that loud thump a minute ago? That was me hitting the floor in a dead faint of glee. This is OUTSTANDING!
2/26/13 3:16 AM
Ha ha - thank you! I was a bit worried what you'd think as I hacked up your pattern. Hopefully I'll get at least one vote apart from my own now!!
2/26/13 3:48 AM
Wow I love your dress! The colour combo and the proportion of the shapes within the garment is spot on, congratulations!
2/26/13 5:00 AM
What a fabulous dress!
2/26/13 5:23 AM
A very creative entry!! Well done.
2/26/13 7:17 AM
Well done
2/26/13 8:05 AM
It actually took me a couple seconds to realize it wasn't the same dress. Great job!
2/26/13 8:06 AM
What a fabulous knockoff! The colors are so bold, love it.
2/26/13 11:04 AM
Fabulous!
2/26/13 2:29 PM
Almost identical! It looks fabulous on you, and the colour blocking is great. A perfect knock-off in every way :)
2/26/13 3:57 PM
I love this - it's hard to say which is the original - great work and beautiful dress
2/26/13 6:32 PM
Wow...this is so cool! Great job and super great knock-off!!
2/26/13 8:18 PM
OMG!!! I can't tell the difference. What a knock off. WOW. Simple elegant and that orange, I keep saying to myself how can I get that in my wardrobe. Actually the orange and lime green. (I'm always years behind fashion trends). I'm just starting to like colored jeans that the Presidents wife made famous a few years back. Silly me. BUT WOW love it. Can you make a clone for me? I'll send you my measurements ha ha?
2/26/13 11:10 PM
OMG!!! I can't tell the difference. What a knock off. WOW. Simple elegant and that orange, I keep saying to myself how can I get that in my wardrobe. Actually the orange and lime green. (I'm always years behind fashion trends). I'm just starting to like colored jeans that the Presidents wife made famous a few years back. Silly me. BUT WOW love it. Can you make a clone for me? I'll send you my measurements ha ha?
2/26/13 11:10 PM
Beautiful dress!!! Your knock off turned out great!
2/27/13 0:36 AM
Love this!
2/27/13 4:52 PM
I love your dress! Great knock off!
2/27/13 6:35 PM
This is art! Well done and enjoy wearing it: you look fabulous!
3/2/13 6:57 PM
Incredible Knock-Off! Really well done!
3/7/13 5:29 PM
AMAZING!
3/17/13 12:23 PM