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This is the second time I'm revisiting this asymmetrical maxi dress by SD Patterns. Sadly, this pattern doesn't appear to be available anymore on their Etsy shop. I will admit that I'm not a fan of taping together PDF patterns but I'm glad I still have this one. It is one comfortable dress.
My favourite detail on this dress pattern is the small section of gathering in the front right side curve seam. The original design was for a turtleneck style. I omitted this design feature and lowered the neckline one inch at the center front grading to the original shape at the shoulder seam.
The neckline was folded over 5/8" and cover stitched.
The pattern is designed for someone much taller than I am, so the sleeves were shortened by two inches and have a one inch hem. The hem length was shortened, a lot. More than five and a half inches for sure.
The navy fabric was found in the stash and the anchor print fabric was left over from this project. Both pieces are cotton knits and were pre-treated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer before landing on the cutting table.
Project details
Seams: Knit (Lightening Bolt) stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 2.5 metres
Knit 'N Stable tape: 0.2 metres
Additional Tools and Supplies: Cutting table, extra set of table legs, folding table top, measuring tape, tailor's chalk, clapper and assorted heavy objects used as pattern weights, pins, pin cushion, measuring gauge, fabric scissor, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, Janome Cover Pro machine, thread clippers, threads, Janome serger, iron, ironing board and tea.
Happy Sewing!
Sewing, Mending and Alterations
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| Top L to R: Colour-blocked over-sized sweatshirt (OOP Simplicity 8529), wine coloured wool coat (OOP Vogue 8934). Bottom L to R: Chambray DVF wrap dress (Vogue 2000), pull-on elastic waist cotton knit skirt (OOP Butterick 5790) and cotton pull-over dress (Butterick 6784). |
This month I managed to finally finish a winter coat project started months ago and a wrap dress that was previously abandoned until someone expressed interest in it. Both of these projects were gifted. The remaining projects were for moi. Simple and comfortable pieces.
Mending and alterations took a back seat this month as I tried to edit and change over the wardrobe to reflect the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
Stash Busting and Additions
Here are the stash busting stats for this month. Note: the fabric for the wrap dress was counted last month.
Changing over the closet as spring and summer approach is also a time to reassess what items should be packed away for the next seasonal change over.
I was able to harvest most of the fabric from the dress with the exception of the sleeves. The sleeves and a small portion of the bodice front were cut from left over scrap fabric from this sweatpants project.
Project details
Seams: Knit stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: Upcycled
Additional Tools and Supplies: Fabric scissors, iron, ironing board, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, Jean-a-ma-Jig, Janome serger, threads, thread clippers and a break or two.
Happy Sewing!
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I have to admit, I do like this DVF wrap dress that Vogue patterns re-issued earlier this year. I'm just sad that this one doesn't fit me very well. I made a size 14 and the bust dart sits too high and there is not enough coverage in the front to feel comfortable to wear it out into the public sphere. I finished it because I found someone who likes it and it will soon be gifted to them. I'm glad it's going to a good home.
I did pick up another copy of the pattern, this time in the larger size range. And I do intend to make another version that I hope I can fix the fitting issues I had with this one. Last month when I posted about my wrap dress woes, Victoria commented with a link to an article on raising the neckline on a wrap dress. Thank you! I'm going to keep these tips in mind for the next one.
Happy Sewing!
This year for Me Made May, I pledge to mend, care and wear my me-made items and the items that no longer fit into my life I will refashion...
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