This is one of my favourite projects of the year . The dress has a very clever design with the top of the dress only attached to the front skirt , lots of pleats in the top and the skirt and that the skirt tapers down easing some of the fullness . The back of the dress has the top hanging out and the skirt is plain .
The fabric used was given to me by my ex neighbour , a slightly shiny dove grey with blue and mauve daisies. 100% polyester and I reckon it was bought in the 90s . I was a bit meh about it but as the dress takes almost three metres and I don`t have many fabrics of this length I was limited for choice ( I am trying really hard to stash bust here ) . In the end I really love this dress AND the fabric used . BTW I only had 2.75 metres and it was enough for me to make the dress with the size 14 skirt and size 12 top.
I read a few reviews as I usually do before I made the dress ( and it is a popular pattern ) . A few people mentioned about the instructions for lining the bodice and I started over thinking this. However, in the end I went with what the pattern stated and it turned out really well , a very neat way of lining with no seams showing . I was also a bit worried about all the pleats in the skirt pouching out with my fluffy stomach but they actually conceal it so big win there.
I`m not sure if this pattern is still currently available ( dated 2016 ) but I would highly recommend it and as KS Sews says it also makes a great stand alone skirt . I really want to make this again one day even though it is quite distinctive.
This looks to be a very interesting garment to sew. It's great to hear how it works to wear- a terrific use of the fabric gift
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