On to sewing! I have seen several versions of M6069 in the blogosphere, and ever since seeing the first one I knew I wanted to make it up. I love the draped neckline of view A, both in the front and the back, and living in Hawaii, I can't have too many sleeveless dresses. I used a matte jersey that I bought at Mill End in Beaverton when I took my summer, 2010, trip to Oregon. The colors are dark chocolate and steel blue. So even though the style is not fall, I think the colors lean that way.
This is touted as a one hour pattern. I was not that fast with it. Using matte jersey, which is slippery, slowed me down. On-the-other-hand this pattern is quite easy to make; certainly a good beginner's pattern for knits. However, one of the toughest things for me was getting a nice hem on the armholes. The pattern suggests that you make a 5/8" narrow hem. I really had to mess around with pinning and clipping it to get a nice finish. Also, I have a feeling the pleats on the front and back shoulder seam are supposed to match, but mine did not. I think that was my fault. Thank goodness the fabric print and drape hide this pretty well.
Details:
I left out the on-seam pockets in the skirt, knowing that I would not use them. I made the sash that comes with the pattern. I cut a size 10, but I lowered the armholes by about 5/8" so that I could take up an extra half inch on the side seams, thus reducing the width of the bust by two inches. I didn't make any other fitting changes. This is a very forgiving cut. In the end, I like the dress, but I think it looks better on a curvier figure. Here is my version:
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| Dusk at Koki Beach in Hana 2011 |
27 comments:
Great looking dress. I think it is very flattering on you. This pattern does go together easily, but it does take more than an hour to sew.
I love your dress! The fabric is so beautiful and you are looking great. I don´t think that it is too flattering on you, it´s just another style.
My son (24) is playing soccer since he was a "bambini" (6)and now he is playing in a very high league. I accompanied him since he started and so every sunday (in earlier times every saturday)you can find me on the tribune to watch him playing soccer. I love it!
Have a nice sunday.
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Angie
Love the dress - it looks great on you. I bet it is comfy too.
It's very flattering on you and the fabric looks great with your skintone. Another winner.
Actually I think it is flattering on you - you have a lovely slim figure so anything would look nice really. I love the feathers on the fabric so even though it was slippery the end result looks great.
Beautiful dress and a beautiful photo! I like the way they are both blue and black. I know how you feel with kids activities. My girls are now in the same dance class on Wednesdays and it is bliss! I don't begrudge them the non-aligned dance and swimming lessons. It's important that they are active, but it is lovely to get a "two for one" on the mommy-chaufering services, lol!
Lovely dress - perfect for dressing up or down - casual or very glamorous! I love the print on your fabric - it's exactly the kind of fabric that I like to buy.
Very pretty dress, I think it looks great on you. The drape in the front and back are gorgeous.
Shannon, I know what you mean about the a curvier figure in these types of dresses, but you're wrong about it on you! I love this dress on you so much I want one!!! It's very stylish and sexy at the same time! You look great! You just selected another sun dress for my vacation! Thank you!
I really like this shape on you; maybe it takes some getting used to? The fabric/print is very pretty!
I think it looks great on you!
It took me at least 3 hours to sew mine. I don't like how low the cowl is on the front of mine. I have to find a way to hike it up.
Thanks for the picture of Hana!
Aloha!
I love the back of that dress. Gorgeous. That dress, lengthened to the floor would be a beautiful and elegant evening dress, should you ever need one. I always enjoy your landscape photos. Oceans--big and mysterious!
The print is wonderful with the style of the dress. What a great pattern! Soccer every day sounds hectic -- but how great that you go to all the games!
Are you blind? This dress looks great on you and the shoes are perfect with it. TFS.
GREAT dress! It looks super on you. I agree about the shoes being perfect as well.
Very pretty! This pattern is in my soon-to-be-sewn pile, but I've been working on the same knit dress for 2 weeks and am going to take a break and make something out of a woven first.
This turned out so well! I definitely need to sew this pattern up. :]
Beautiful dress, it looks so comfortable ... and flattering to your figure, I think it will have much wear.
What a wonderful dress!! It's a bit too cold for this type of dress now here in New England, but I'm putting this on my list for next spring/summer. I love the cowl in the back with the line along the top.
I love the back side. It looks great with your figure.
I like the draping in the back, and the band across the shoulders to keep it in place. Very lovely!
Love everything about it.
Whoo! That does sound like a busy schedule! But it is wonderful you are enjoying their games. I am going to really miss watching my son play soccer now he is nearly finished school and I have watched his last game a few months ago. :((
oh, your dress looks lovely too!
Love the way this came out--the print and style are great for you.
This looks fabulous on you! Love the fabric. ~ Peggy
The dress is great! The fabric and the design look amazing on you :)
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The dress looks beautiful on you, great color combination. I always think I must sew very slow because it always takes me more than an hour on those 1 hour patterns!
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