First I started to make the shift dress. After a few trial and error attempts I ended up making a basic pattern for a dartless shift dress. My first thoughts were to make it quite loose fitting but trying this out I found that this would distort the pictures of the Paris printed fabric so I decided on a tighter fit. In the end this dress will be very slimming as the triangles will bring in the waist and give you a great curvy shape. That's the plan anyway!
Here a few pictures of the basic shift. The fabric I used is black twill with a 20% stretch. This will add some comfort to the dress - I like to use fabric with a bit of stretch for tighter fitting designs.
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As you have probably noticed my dress form is slightly wonky so sorry about that! I don't really know how that happened! Still works. I have sewn up all the seams except from the left hand side which is where I intend to put an invisible zipper.
Now for the hard bit - adding the cut out triangles in the right place. For this part I just started experimenting with placement and size to see what I like the look of. I haven't quite finished this part yet and just took a few snap shots of my first attempt. Still got some work to do...
The dress will eventually have two cut out sections just as soon as I decide on where they will go. I can be quite indecisive so this may take some time!!
Very cool! I used to do a lot of pattern drafting, maybe I should get back into it!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the end result!
Thanks Vanessa. I really like creating my own patterns so you can make a truely one of a kind dress!
DeleteLooks great so far!! I love your idea to add cut-outs. I found your blog from BLT. Following :)
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Thanks! Hopefully it turns out OK! Followed back :-)
DeleteLove your progress on this dress so far!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
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Thanks Mary. Glad you like the dress! Love your arty blog - following!
DeleteI love the third design! You're awfully talented, keep it up:D I love dancing too, I've been a dancer for over 10 years now, i started out when I was quite young:)
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Thanks Ash. What style of dancing do you do? My husband and I are entering a jive competition soon. Its soooo fast! Great workout. Love your blog - following!
DeleteI love the 4th one! It looks great! Love the print! I'm a new follower, found your blog on BLT community chat! check out my blog and follow back if you'd like! xx
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