There are three pieces with a some pleating in the front which is super easy. Sometimes I get so confused with pleats...lol, but these were really quick. Baste those up, sew some clear elastic at the shoulders, and serge the sides and shoulders together. The pattern wants you to handstitch the collar down, seriously, maybe I'm just lazy but I doubled it up and serged it. You can't see it when the collar folds down, not even close. I did pin it to make sure. Add a hem and fold over the armholes, I used a double needle, and ouila, instant dress!
I have to say too that Donna Karan is a Goddess! How does this woman draft clothing to be so flattering??? Now mind you, this is a "sack" dress that doesn't have a whole lot of body consciousness to it. But still, for a "sack" it's flattering. The last couple dresses I've made have been either the Donna Karan ones or the DKNY ones. I've decided I'm going to work my way through her patterns. They all seem to work so well.
Finally, this fabric is to die for! No, it's probably not for everyone, it is bright! I showed my DH when I bought it and his response was "OKaaaay?" As in, you're really going to make me be seen with you wearing that? He's a bit more conservative than I am, but he should be used to it by now after 7 plus years, right? ;-) The fabric was purchased on ebay from HighEndFabrics. I've bought a ton of fabric from them and have loved everything. They specialize in organic fibers, bamboos, modals, and rayons. I love their rayons they are so soft. That's what this is, a rayon knit.
I'd been waffling over what to make with this fabric since I loved it so much. I just wasn't 100% sure about this pattern, being rather unshaped as it is. But I'm really glad I went for it. I put a low slung belt on it and it looks cute that way too. Today I have it on with a casual white blazer for work. I'm trying to do the Me Made June but I'm so bad at taking pictures in the morning and I forget when I get home.
Anyhoo, I'm calling this My Crayola Dress. It reminds me of when you were a kid and put the crayon chunks in paper, folded it over and ironed it...this is what you get.
Tohrment (aka Pookie Bear) wanted to be in the picture. I don't know why I'm not smiling in these, I am happy!
8 comments:
It's a winner! I like the fun fabric and you are right, there are flattering and unflattering sack dresses. This one is flattering.
Gorgeous dress!! I love this pattern (I have made it myself) and think that it is very flattering, so I am very happy that it has worked out so well for you. I love your beautiful, bright crayola fabric.
Love it!!! I've made several of these dresses and it's become a favorite of mines :)
Lovely! I like the bright colors...it makes your day happier, you know what I mean! And you're right the Donna Karan/DKNY patterns are definitely doing right by you.
Love it! I look at that pattern in my stash all the time, one of these days I'll actually sew it up.
Do you have a link to the seller on eBay? I can't seem to find them.
Love this dress on you! The style, the fit, the COLORS!!!! All a nice pic and very flattering on you:)
It looks totally fantastic on you. I remember when I made this dress last year (I was an early adopter), I was amazed by how great it draped and how quickly it came together (and I didn't even have a serger back then. I too chose a crazy pattern (in rayon jersey) which I got for 3.99 a yard. Everyone thinks it looks so rich and elegant but I know the fabric was still on the bolt because it looked very suspect :-)
This dress looks great on you. Very summery and tres chic. I made it up in red (like the pattern cover) and I love it.
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