23.8.15

Inadvertent Cocktail Waitress Dress


This is the V-necked dress I drafted as part of the Craftsy course "Creative Necklines" with Suzy Furrer".  I am slowly making my way through the drafts in the course.  I want to make the patterns up for real, not just in muslin, and I had the idea that I could do this from my stash.  Initially I paired this eyelet with a textured blue fabric for the skirt, but at the last minute, I decided the blue would get greater wear as the shorts for which it was originally intended, so switched it out for a black sateen remnant.  Once completed, I could see that the pairing is not so great, with the eyelet being day wear and the black not so much and so I have ended up with a cocktail waitress looking dress, which will probably be relegated to the dress-up box.


I made a little peplum thingy.  The eyelet is lined with cotton batiste.


 It was a bit tricky deciding how to construct the dress. Black zip or white zip?  Lining or interlining of the eyelet?  How to work the zip with the peplum?  I went with an invisible zip in the side, so that it would be less obvious if it wasn't completely invisible.  I really need to get a stash of regular zips so that I can do lapped zips.  I don't think it turned out too badly.


I am reasonalby happy with the fit in the bodice I am not super happy with the fit of the skirt on my dress block.  It is a bit poochy at the front hips and pulls on the buttocks.  I guess there is only so much shaping that can be achieved with a single dart front and back.


I really need to go back to my block and adjust the back length, as it is a bit long on all my dresses.  The frustrations of making that block has left me a little scarred though, so I am hesitant to go back and fix it.  Also, I think I really need a bit more ease in the waist, even though I added the recommended amount to the initial moulage.  I have another dress made on this block and another cut out, but then, I should perhaps review my block.

8 comments:

sdBev said...

Love that you are working through the course. It is one of my courses I haven't started. Thrilled to see your work in general, particularly impressed with this little top.

Dilliander said...

Ditto sdBev's comments, its a class I haven't yet started so its lovely to see what you are achieving and the eyelet top is gorgeous.

Summer Flies said...

I like your dress, of course the top makes it. It looks very well drafted so the course is proving it's worth. Before I go can I get a gin and tonic ;)

Sigrid said...

Very good result on the drafting again. The v neck is perfect. I've made little alterations to my block too after making the first garments, so probably that's common. What you want to take away is not a lot, an easy change?

Audrey said...

Your self drafted garments are so successful; well fitting and with interesting necklines. You are making feel quite guilty that I have all the Furrer Craftsy classes, but have only partially watched one. Your are inspiring me to get back to the classes.

Merche Martinez said...

Always inspiring to see your creations of this class. The top is perfect!

Gail said...

Its cute. If you want to wear it by day you could pair it with black or white flatform sandals.

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Lovely dress and great fabric..