I had a very limited amount of this red/black double knit border print I purchased last summer at Tissus mode de l’Orme in Granby, QC. I wanted to use the border at the bottom of the dress as well as at the waist. I turned to Jalie 3024, a simple dress that can be sewn mostly with a serger. I made this pattern five years ago for a trip to Italy and have been meaning to sew more dresses from this pattern. With this border print I felt I had the perfect fabric to pair with this simple style.
The pattern offers a choice of necklines. The cross-over “V” can either go in the front or the back (or the front AND back). For this dress I sewed view A without the flounce at the bottom. I added a 1/2″ to the length of the bodice. The neck binding is sewn on the inside for this view.
This was such a satisfying project that I decided to keep going. This time I used a cotton/lycra jersey also purchased at Tissus mode de l’Orme.
Instead of sewing the inset as a separate piece, I taped the pattern piece to the top of the skirt to create a single piece. Once again I added a 1/2″ to the bottom of the bodice.
I chose to sew the top with the extended sleeves (View A) but use the cross-over ”V’ for the back (View B & C). To accomplish this I placed the sleeveless pattern piece (bodice for B & C) over the pattern piece with the sleeve (View A). You have to adjust the back shoulder seams to match the front (or vice-versa if you are putting the cross-over “V” in the front) but it is very simple to do by matching the center fronts/backs.
For this version I sewed the binding on the outside.
Here is a picture taken in Venice five years ago. For this dress I put the cross-over “V” in the front.
Wow! I especially love the red one! Your use of the border at the waist and hem is amazing!
Thank you Linda.
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Merci Lise!
Love your dresses. The fit is perfect and the fabrics are so pretty 🙂
Thank you Ann.
I love both dresses! I like the crossover for the back on your second dress, looks like you got a great fit with the back. I like the idea of blending the middle piece with lower piece to make one skirt piece.
Thank you Linda.
I love those dresses! The fabric is beautiful, and they look very nice on you.
Thank you Karen. The best is that they are so easy to make.
Lucy, both dresses are gorgeous! I have a UFO of this pattern in my sewing room that I must get out and finish now! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Sue. Happy to inspire you as you inspire me all of the time. Looking forward to seeing your dress.
Hard to say which I like best–they’re all so good!
Thank you Jennifer!
Wonderful dresses, Lucy! The design choices & fabric pairings really make the most of this pattern! The red banded and abstract floral dresses really do not seem made from the same pattern, either.
Thank you Joan. This pattern is very versatile.
Cute dress! This is one of my favorites too. It’s so easy to sew and looks so good. I love it under a jean jacket too.
Thank you Dawn.