I see this pattern around the sewing blogsphere a lot. I seem to be one of the few full-sized woman making this pattern repeatedly and I can understand why. All those slim figures and flat tummies can make you rethink sewing this...but I really like the wearing ease of this dress...the fact that so many fabrics look amazing in this silhouette...and that it works so well with a jacket or cardigan.
Fabric ~
Houndstooth ponte from EOS
Notions ~
a little seam tape
I have no new construction tips to add. I don't know why but I added some to the side seams which of course I had to remove. I'm no longer using the back neck facing piece, instead using the stitch witchery fold down technique I noticed in ready-to-wear. So other than the fact that it took me way too long to finish this dress, it was the perfect quickie to get my mojo back.
Honestly, I have at least one more summer version of this planned. I found an amazing knit that will make a great dress. I know that will be the 10th make of this dress and I wonder if I wore this silhouette for two weeks straight if anyone at work would notice?!
A parting shot of me and the shoes...and yes I do buy fabric to match shoes! *LOL*
Updated to add that the shoes were purchased
from Zappos in December 2012!
...as always more later!
Beautiful houndstooth dress, Carolyn! And the perfect shoes :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks stunning on you. I would make a ton of them too if I knew I would look that great.
ReplyDeleteYou know herringbone is such a clasic, I wonder why I don't make more garments in herringbone....you look terrific in that dress. It suits you perfectly!
ReplyDeleteglad to see that you've gotten your sewing mojo back. I made this dress once and just didn't love it on me. Yours looks infinitely better.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful dress and you wear it well - love the shoes!
ReplyDeleteCute dress with the perfect shoes! I need to pull out that pattern myself...
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! I love this style ... on everyone else. (My issue is with the cowl.) The shoes are just too perfect!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great -- and I love the shoes too!
ReplyDeleteVery nice look Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteI love your dress. I made 3 versions of this dress so far. I gave one away and need to replace it. I plan to make at least 2 more for this summer.
ReplyDeleteIt is awesom dress! Perfect! Fabulous! And you look great!
ReplyDeleteI love me a matchy matchy girl :) I have yet to make this dress. I really must. This is a great version.
ReplyDeleteLOVE herringbone and your shoes are amazing! Looks great on your happy self.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! And you bought the shoes first... good for you finding such a good match. Glad you got past your low mojo.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your mojo is back. Another great dress (love the matching shoes). I plan to make this dress once I have my TNT sorted.
ReplyDeleteThe dress and you look stunning. I may have to give this pattern a try. Love how you are able to coordinate the shoes with the dress.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I purchased this pattern recently. You are motivating me to go ahead and sew it.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is very pretty, and those shoes!! I love them :)
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, I really love this style dress on you. It's so flattering. It was actually because I saw how flattering this was on you I decided to give it a go myself. Wouldn't have tried this great pattern out if it wasn't for you :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks great on you and the shoes are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove this ensemble. It looks beautiful on you too.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn I love this fabric and have been looking for a "houndstooth check" print in the size for evah! I'd love to know where you got it. TFS
ReplyDeleteYou totally rock this dress. I need to go back and look at your original construction tips. As for your question - no. They would not notice. Love the shoes! g
ReplyDeleteI love it - frankly, looking at teh pattern I would never consider it but seeing it made & you modeling it, I'm thinking maybe. It's time for me to get back to making dresses. I've been a skirt person exclusively for a long time now.
ReplyDeleteFantastic houndstooth, and I love the matching shoes. I'm thinking of this pattern also, not sure I want a cowl around my neck all day but yours looks so good! K
ReplyDeleteGreat dress, Carolyn! It's very flattering and great for spring. Love your shoes too!
ReplyDeleteLove love love :)
ReplyDeleteGreat dress again, Carolyn and I LOVE the shoes!!!
ReplyDeleteSigh. I love houndstooth, and that is one awesome dress.
ReplyDeleteI have a bit of houndstooth in my stash, but it is languishing.
Where I live, the University of Alabama practically has a copyright on black and white houndstooth; I even had a friend tell me that she would NEVER wear ANY black and white plaid, lest she be considered a Bama fan.
Not fair.
But still...I haven't made up my houndstooth...
Go on with yourself! The matching shoes makes it hot to me!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress and perfect shoes. You look great on it, Carolyn:)
ReplyDeleteFor a long time, I had stayed away from houndstooth check - don't ask why because I can't answer that one. But not long ago, I made a dress with some houndstooth silk crepe. I love it. BTW - Where did you find those adorable matching shoes?
ReplyDeletefabulous, I have got to get this pattern on my cutting table. you have shown the versatility.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn - another lovely version and you are rocking it with the shoes! Go on girl!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love that fabric, especially with the matching shoes!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome on you! This dress pattern is so flattering, and the size of the herringbone is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou look great, and those shoes are killing me!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! The shoes are icing on the cake. :-) I haven't made this dress yet, but it is finally on my short list and mainly because of all of your lovely versions. I love to see remakes/tweaks of the same pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love this! What is the houndstooth fabric made of?
ReplyDeleteI love this dress. And you're right, as a curvy girl, I wouldn't have looked at this pattern twice, but the lines are classic, and very elegant. I think I'll be looking for it!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is very flattering on you. Looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect dress on you, Carolyn. I love that it's done in such a geometric print this time around. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHerringbone Ponte? I was thinking Houndstooth Check.
ReplyDeleteI've made a bunch of versions of the V1250 in winter and summer weight dresses, along with 3 for a relative of mine who is legally blind and can't sew. I think this dress looks good on all sizes of ladies, and I've liked all of the ones you've made!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The houndstooth pattern is super cool! And your matching shoes-- KILLER!
ReplyDeleteLove this dress!! The combo of the fabulous neckline and killer fabric really makes it amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! I love that neckline for you, and the matching shoes are just too awesome.
ReplyDeleteDid my last comment go through?! In case not, again, love this dress, the design and the matching shoes!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this dress on tou in all it's various personalities ,but this is on of my favorites. You look amazing in it and dig those shoes!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is absolutely stunning. I'm a pants girl and think that your persuading me to start wearing dresses more.
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