What's a girl to do?
I am basically finishing this off, since I wasn't exactly satisfied 100% the last time around. I also reasoned with myself that since I had an already made peplum top, I should extend it to a summery type dress and the thing is...I can't have enough dresses!
Do I have to rent out a larger apartment with a larger closet just for my use....Of course!
So, I chose to put together view C which is the longest version that turned out really well for me.
As you recall:
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| Made this knee length view C |
Now, I have this fabric that is similar but a lot more busy. I had to buy a quilting cotton, which I love using for garments but the thing is, it is not wide enough for my uses most of the time. Luckily, I was fine, but I would reserve this fabric choice for shirts and slim fitting clothes like pencil skirts. If you go for a more outlandish baggy type of clothing you may be out of luck.
As for the lining, I bought a cream coloured dotted Swiss cotton which I can honestly say is a lot like a cotton voile but a tad bit heavier. It worked out great because the texture of the lining was really soft. So that equals comfort on a fitted dress.
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| Front sewn pleats-ignore the blue bomb |
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| Front view |
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| Bottom hem of fashion fabric and lining |
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| Back view-where is the zipper? |
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| Top of zipper. Best I have done yet...even and hidden |
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| Lining on the invisible zipper, and see the light fabric see-thoroughness?? |
Anyway, this dress was really easy to put together. I also made this a size 16 with a woven fabric, as if I used a knit fabric I would be cutting out a 14.
Well, that is it for now...I think I will be purchasing a Frenchy mannequin so that reviews and views are easier for a better perspective for everyone. I got to get it out-of-town! It's coming stay tuned!
Karin
