I have made this twice before but never in the maxi length. I really wanted one and had the perfect ITY border print.
ITY stands for interlock twist yarn, the fabric is usually a polyester and has nice drape.
Here is more information on this fabricEmma One Sock fabric guide
Pictures were taken during the rain from Isaac so a bit dark, I plan on wearing it this week so better pictures soon.
It is really long, I will have to wear my taller shoes, but I love the border print and the effect it has on the dress.
The drape
Now for the back bodice, it is just what I had left to make it work. I do like the way it looks, a bit of drama as you walk away. When substitute teaching, I will probably wear a cardigan with this dress.
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With all the rain from Isaac (no complaints here we were in severe drought), I have been getting lots of clothes made for Erin. Four garments completed, another top cut out, waiting for lining for her coat. That just barely makes a dent in the pile of fabric, the girl went crazy buying fabric!
I LOVE it!
ReplyDeletewhat is ITY ? This is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is gorgeous. Fabulous print and beautifully placed.
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome touch on the upper back!!
ReplyDeleteI have the same question what is ITY and agree the dress is stunning
ReplyDeleteYour border print placement is very interesting. I wouldn't have thought to repeat it in the upper back, that looks great.
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning dress! The border print is lovely and it was such a cool surprise to see it on the back of the bodice! Very clever :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful - great use of the border print...
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely stunning! I love the way you used the print on the back bodice. It is a nice surprise when you turn around.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I think I may have that same fabric in the stash. It does cry out for a maxi!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the fabric placement - sometimes the best ideas come when we are forced to do something different!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love border prints! This looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning is certainly the correct word!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress Lori. Just stunning! Great use of the border print.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a top dress. Great print use.
ReplyDeleteOh Gosh this is GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeletewonderful dress. The back is just awesome use of the print.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness--that is really breathtaking! You really handled that border print beautifully. I love the surprise on the back!
ReplyDeleteI love your placement of the fabric pattern on the dress. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat's stunning! I love it. Will have to put pattern (and a border print!) on my wish list :)
ReplyDeleteLove the border print! It was a rainy weekend in NJ too, so I got a few things cut out and finished up a few projects.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I love this dress, your print placement is spot on. love it!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this!! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love !!!
ReplyDeleteI love the back detail! What a clever way to add punch to the dress. You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteAren't the border prints fun to sew? I've been having fun with my border print stash. Love how you positioned this design on this dress!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Oh my gosh! That fabric is AMAZING! the dress is going to look sooooo fabulous on you, Lori!
ReplyDeleteGasp! This dress is drop dead gorgeous!
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