Not certain where or when my sewing inertia was overcome but I have been productive lately!
I need new DRESSES for work! I'm tired of getting up at "o'dark:30" and trying to find, iron and don multiple garments in an effort to look presentable (if not fab!). So dresses are my new best friend.
Now I do love a good DVF-inspired wrap dress - so I reached into my stash and pulled out a piece of Mood-divinely-soft-geometric-cotton-knit and Butterick 4976....
and here's the finished garment. The only change I made to the pattern was to NOT attach the self-belt so I would have more belting options.
....with the self-belt
....and then with a black patent belt (I love me my patent).
The only other alteration was to add a little elastic trim to the inside of each bodice piece to keep the front from "gapping" - it seems to have worked!
I've been working on a couple of more garments so I will post my progress soon!
What a pretty dress! Love your choice of fabric!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! That is a fabulous fabric, and you're a genius for separating the tie belt from the dress for more flexibility!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric! It suits the dress perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI am wearing this same dress (pattern, not fabric) today. I didn't sew the belt on either. I think I need to pull this pattern out and make another dress. It was fast and easy to sew.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Love that fabric! Perfect for that pattern:)
ReplyDeleteOooh, great mod fabric. Love the print and you can't go wrong with a wrap.
ReplyDeleteProductive, indeed. This little number would jazz up any wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI bet this looks great on you. But then seriously, what doesn't look fantastic on you?!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress. That print is just perfect for a wrap dress.
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