The pattern is self-drafted, with a boat neckline, waist darts, pencil skirt and exposed back zipper. Last time I sewed an exposed zipper (back in 2008), only the teeth were exposed. This time I went with the whole zipper tape exposed, as I felt this suited the fabric. The zip is actually one amongst a bundle I bought on Ebay about 10 years ago.
The fabric (still available) is a stretch denim from EmmaOneSock. The more faded colouring in the photos is most accurate, and the print is not as clear as the photos suggest. The print has both a plaid and floral design. The plaid does not stay square, so I did not try and match stripes. I couldn't even get both horizontal and vertical stripes to stay that way, so I just went with vertical.
I really like the colouring of this fabric. Winter colours like black and grey and nave do not suit me. This fabric has a grey base with greens and aubergines printed over the top, so I feel it is a subdued wintery colour that suits my skin tone.
The dress is fitted, but the fabric is stretchy, so I found it very comfortable at work today.
Wow! This is a fantastic dress with fantastic fit! Well done with the drafting and I, too, think the exposed zip looks perfect with this fabric and dress.
ReplyDeleteYou got a great result with the drafting, wonderful dress.
ReplyDeleteFabulous dress. It epitomises everything about why we sew: great fit, unique and beautiful fabric, interesting details like the exposed zip and a style that flatters.
ReplyDeleteDitto Sewinggelle! It's such a lovely fit and the colours are great on you.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great eye for fabric - love the fit and style of this dress. I think the neckline really suits you.
ReplyDeleteGreat result and lovely dress. The muted colours are gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fit! Which class did you take? Your hard work shows and was certainly worth it.
ReplyDeleteThank-you :) First I did the bodice sloper class with Suzy Furrer and now I am using that sloper in the creative necklines class
DeleteFantastic results as your dress looks amazing, the muted colours are perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric and the fit looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe fit is fantastic. And the exposed zip is perfect. You pick the best fabrics! Between this and your wide leg linen pants-- I need your fabric vision :)-
ReplyDeleteWell done. Being able to draft your own patterns is liberating for sewers. It helps creativity and makes fitting your existing patterns so much easier.
ReplyDeleteKatherine!!! Wow! You reached a milestone! Drafting your own pattern for a boat neck dress! It is in my list of "to do" but I changed size and making a new moulage and so on looks quite a lot of work right now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Hello again! About draftng the dress for the girl, and probably this is not an orthodox method, I drafted the front as the back, then making a different neck and armhole lines...and a lot of muslins!!
Deletei'm so flattered that you added me to your blogroll! I like your style tons, thanks for linking us up :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dress! It looks lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteWell you definitely get an A+ grade in the Craftsy class. I have an "incomplete" because I never completed the homework. Wow! Great looking dress, both the fit and the fabric.
ReplyDeleteCan u pls tell, how u stichd this dress, its beautiful...
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