Monday, May 21, 2018

I'm Seeing Dots!

I drafted my own pattern to make a dress to got with my new Bob Mackie Jacket.  I knew I needed to sew up a muslin first before I cut my "good" fabric.

I imagined a simple t-shirt style dress, with bust darts, double flutter sleeves and double flounce .  Something about 40" (knee length) and just a pullover style.

I got pretty close but the jersey fabric I chose just wanted to grow and grow.

Double Flounce Dot Dres
I wasn't happy with the overall fit of the dress so I thought I would add an elastic waistband to help with the continual gravity of the fabric. 

I really love the dress now.

Dotty Dress
I love how the dress moves when I walk, it swishes about.  I think this dotty dress is a keeper.

I'm off to make another version.

Until next time..............

Bonnie
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4 comments:

  1. RobinMay 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    Love the fabric and the style. Stay Tape is great for knits and other fabrics/seams that tend to stretch.

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    1. Bonnie @ sewplus.blogspot.comMay 23, 2018 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you, I usually use clear elastic at the shoulder seams but I didn't think to use stay tape around the neck and at the other seams. Great tip!

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  2. AnonymousMay 21, 2018 at 1:17 PM

    Your dress is so pretty. What model sewing machine are you using? You have made some beautiful clothes

    Susan

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    1. Bonnie @ sewplus.blogspot.comMay 23, 2018 at 10:20 AM

      Susan, Thanks so much for the compliment. I have a Brother CE7070PRW sewing machine and a Brother 1034D serger. They have been very good machines. Thanks for stopping by!

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