I purchased this textured knit last summer at Tissus Mode de l’Orme in Granby, QC while visiting family and friends. I get the most wonderful fabrics at that store. A trip home always requires bringing an extra suitcase for fabric.
I’ve made this dress before with 3/4 sleeves for fall/winter. I lengthened the bodice by 1″ as well as adding 1″ to the length of the skirt. I also added binding to the neckline. The pattern instructions have you turn the edge under by 5/8″. I prefer finishing the edges with binding. Because my fabric had a texture, I used black jersey from my stash for the binding. I feared that using the textured knit for the binding would create an uneven edge as well as be too thick for a nice flat finish. I omitted the zipper though I kept the back seam as it provides shaping. I’ve made view A as well and have omitted the zipper on all three of the dresses I made from this pattern. The pattern doesn’t offer a short sleeve option but that was a simple fix.
I like the floral background and uneven stripes of this fabric. I was originally going to sew a pattern that didn’t have any pleats but I thought the pleats would be interesting in this fabric. The dress is comfortable to wear and was a simple project to sew.
I love your fabric! I think it was a good choice for this pattern. Great fit and oh so flattering!!
Thank you Linda.
The gorgeous fabric really makes this dress sing! As usual. it fits you to a T, well done! Someday you’ll have to show me how you do your knit binding 😉
Thank you Kathy. It’ll be my pleasure to show you how I do my knit bindings.
Another winner!
Thank you Jennifer!
Another winner. Looks beautiful & comfortable.
Thank you Bernadette!
Your ability to visualize the pairing of a piece of fabric and a pattern amazes me. While I’m good at color selection, I struggle with deciding which fabric to use for a pattern. What’s your secret?
Thank you Rosemary. I don’t have a secret. I’m a very visual person.
Lovely fabric and lovely pattern! I might have to add this to my long list of patterns to sew up! 🙂
Thank you Keri.
Lucy – that is a triple wow. May be my all time favorite!
Thank you Nina. You are always so generous with your compliments.