Overall, I am happy with the dress. There is something funny with the hemline, but I think that hanging it on the bias might have caused some uneveness?
Now that it’s done, I’ve been twirling around looking for a sock hop to go to.
I like the fit on top. With a dark bra it’s not as see through as I was worried about.
Cost: $50. That’s a lot for me. I bought this pretty shirting on an impulse from A Fabric Place in Baltimore. I say impulse because it was $10 a yard and I didn’t find out until I was at the counter. Ummm, dress takes 5 yards.
I am a lazy beast and it took an eternity to get this sucker cut out. Please, do yourself a favor and use 60 inch wide fabric.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
My favorite new alteration since I turned 30 ‘low bust’. Sigh. At any rate, I had to take in some fullness at the top of the princess seams. I also added an inch in length to the bodice. I’ve been thinking lately that it should be a standard alteration for me. I should have taken some in at the waist when I did that, but, it’s not that bad and it just means there is room to grow.
You will need a racing back bra for this dress or draft the shoulders a little wider.
Conclusion
Can someone do something about the weather? I need it to get above 65 degrees and I can wear it.
And, I also got the lawn mowed!
That is very cute! I have this same pattern. I plan on making the one with the cap sleeves! You look fabulous in this dress.
That is very cute! I have this same pattern. I plan on making the one with the cap sleeves! You look fabulous in this dress.
Cidell – this looks great on you. Very springlike and light. I know what you mean about the weather – I can’t wait for 70 degree weather also! $50 isn’t bad, ’cause you couldn’t get such a great fitting dress in the store for that price, right?! So what’s next?!
Cidell – this looks great on you. Very springlike and light. I know what you mean about the weather – I can’t wait for 70 degree weather also! $50 isn’t bad, ’cause you couldn’t get such a great fitting dress in the store for that price, right?! So what’s next?!
This is beautiful as is the white Cosmopolitan dress. Very inspiring.
$50 is not so bad b/c it’s unique and it fits you. So you’ll wear it for years.
This is beautiful as is the white Cosmopolitan dress. Very inspiring.
$50 is not so bad b/c it’s unique and it fits you. So you’ll wear it for years.
I love that dress. All of your efforts & cash paid out were well worth it!
I love that dress. All of your efforts & cash paid out were well worth it!
Great job! I think it’s worth spending money on fabric every once in a while. That dress would cost more than $50 in the store anyways, so you still saved money!
I think it’s funny that you are totally rocking the dress whilst on the phone in your last picture.
Great job! I think it’s worth spending money on fabric every once in a while. That dress would cost more than $50 in the store anyways, so you still saved money!
I think it’s funny that you are totally rocking the dress whilst on the phone in your last picture.
Hi Cidell.Fantastic dress.Great fit.Priceless.
I glad to find another sewing sista’s blog.I’m enjoying it.Keep it coming.
Hi Cidell.Fantastic dress.Great fit.Priceless.
I glad to find another sewing sista’s blog.I’m enjoying it.Keep it coming.
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I love you guys
I really really do.
Very cute! I have this same pattern and have not done anything with it. LOL
Very cute! I have this same pattern and have not done anything with it. LOL
Adorable dress and I love that fabric. It really looks beautiful on you!
Adorable dress and I love that fabric. It really looks beautiful on you!
I just found your blog after you did the review on the black BWOF. This spring dress is fabulous! Great fit and the fabric is just teriffic. Keep sewing!
Melissa
I just found your blog after you did the review on the black BWOF. This spring dress is fabulous! Great fit and the fabric is just teriffic. Keep sewing!
Melissa