Pattern Description: Close fitting, above mid-knee length knit dress with mock wrap front, gathered at left side with collar and raglan sleeves.
Sizing: 8 to 16 and 18W to 24W
Instructions: They are easy to follow, good beginner dress. I left off the collar and collar band, so I had to add some steps and change the order of my construction.
Changes: This dress is for...... yes, Erin, again. We found this pattern at Joann's while at the State Softball weekend. She liked the raglan sleeves, elastic in the sleeves for a ruched effect and the gathered wrap. She was not a fan of the collar, wanted to wear sweaters with the dress and thought the collar would get in the way.
So my changes:
- Sewed the center back seam
- Sewed the front and back sleeves together
- Stitched 1/8" elastic to the sleeve seam to make the ruching.
- Sewed sleeves to front and back
- Measured pattern pieces at neck edge and cross over, subtracted seam allowances. This measurement is to for the self-fabric band around the front crossover and neck edge. My fabric is very stretchy, so I subtracted 6" from the measurment for the band. I wanted the band to fit tight and pull the crossover to the body.
- I then marked quarters in the front band and the edge of the dress. I matched these points and now ready to serge the band to the dress. I placed the dress on the feed dogs of the serger. I like to be able to see the band and stretch it as I sew. Also, if it looks like I will have too much dress fabric, I can adjust the differential feed to pull up some of the dress fabric.
- Gather up the right front, matched it to the left front.
- Sew the underarm sleeve seam and side seam all in one.
- Hem and done.
Conclusion: I will sew this cute dress again, for me next time. It is a quick, stylish dress with some nice sleeve variations.
I have asked her for pictures when she wears an outfit I made. Just have a co-worker take a picture with her smart phone. I don't know if she will do that, so we will see.
I love the dress. I have this marinating in my stash. I really like you design changes and will print them out for future reference.
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is in my stash too! How deep is that neckline? Would a cami be required to keep it decent?
ReplyDeleteVery cute! and I really like your modifications. I agree with Erin in that the collar would be awkward to wear with sweaters.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! Did you leave off the side zipper? I also have problems getting my daughters to let me photograph them now that they live away from home.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! In this family, getting promised pictures from my children is something that I have given up on. Never happens.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous dress. I love how you sew--one for you, one for me, one for you, one for me!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! I hope Erin takes some photos for us....I mean you. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so luvin that dress... I have the pattern and now Must push it up on the list... may even cut the pattern out this weekend... You are on a sewing roll.
ReplyDeletelove it! Hey! I have that same fabric! and I thought you ssid you've been too busyto sew!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. I've recently purchased this pattern and am look forward to having a go.
ReplyDeletesorry, I just read your review on patternreview - I like your modifications. I'm getting ready to cut this out - how wide did you make the neck band? Did you flip it to the inside? I saw that some other reviewers raised the neckline - did you do that too?
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