This fabric was purchased by quite a few people from Fabric Mart last summer and made into some amazing garments. It took me a minute to use mine but I think it works well with this pattern. I have no new construction tips to add to what I've previously written about this dress, here or here. This is just a great, easy-to-wear, easy-to-construct dress that works for my professional wardrobe.
However, this will probably be the last time (I hope!) that I make this dress in a knit since I've finally found a pattern in my enormous pattern collection that has the same type of neckline but uses a woven fabric. I've pulled a silk crepe from the collection and made a horrible wadder of a dress because I cut it on the bias. For the next incarnation, I will cut it on the straight grain using a printed silk crepe (also from the collection)...more about this in a future post.
Here's one final picture of the dress with a RTW knit cardigan...how I will most likely wear it!
...as always, more later!
It works beautifully! - and I am very much looking forwards to tips on wovens with the same neckline. I have some beautful silk just waiting for something to happen. Don't know if I will ever dare to cut into it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the border print. It looks different from you other versions of the pattern, so why not keep using a great pattern?
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog. It is nice when a pattern turns out to be so versatile. I loved this one, but it has been sold out for a while. Maybe it isn't meant for me. I love everyone of your versions.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty dress, perfect fabric.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think it was possible to like one better than my two favorite versions of your 1250 renditions, but you just topped them all! Love - Love - Love the border print.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty dress. It is always a good idea to do what your fabric says. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat border print and that pattern was perfect to showcase it.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou know you're working that dress. If you decide to make it again there is nothing wrong with it.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your corporate looks in lighter colours. So pretty! The border print is great.
ReplyDeleteAs always, you have done a magnificent job! You look great!
ReplyDeleteI have a new silk jersey print at home that I want to make up into something similar. I LOVE border prints and this one is no exception.
ReplyDeleteI think I like this one the best. It is a great use of the border print.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is gorgeous! Love your dress. :]
ReplyDeleteI just love a border print and this pattern was a great choice.
ReplyDeleteSome fabrics are noisier than others. This dress worked really well with this fabric. Love it.
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress, and those shoes are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that I'm not the only person making multiples of this pattern. I've made two versions so far. I want to make at least one more using a red knit.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is great, Carolyn, and I l love how the border print zhujhes it up. (How do you spell that word? :) )
ReplyDeleteI have a question about the border print. Does the stretch run parallel or perpendicular to the print? I ask because I have been eying several border print knits and am concerned about the stretch not going across the grain - where I need it. If the stretch runs vertically, did you encounter any problems in making/fitting the dress?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteHas anyone irl ever noticed that you have 2 other dresses that are the same pattern? I kind of feel like if I could find a pattern that fits as well as that fits you, I'd make at least a dozen for myself.
Andrea
satinbirddesigns.blogspot.com
Great dress! You look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty! It's beautiful fabrice and looks great on you with or without the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I would call a "wardrobe building" pattern. it can be used ovre and over and still look new.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is lovely. I love the neckline and the whole dress! A great match between fabric and pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really flattering dress for you! I love the border print you used with this one!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been admiring this pattern ever since you featured "Erica B's D.I.Y." version! However, I am a border fabric loving girl...and feel you have placed this pattern with your fabric choice "Over the Top"!!
ReplyDeleteAnother great dress. Love the border print.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful print! I love the light light feathers with the darker border.
ReplyDeleteit is a very pretty fabric. When I find a dress that I love, I make it in a gazillion colors, too. Nothing wrong with using what works.
ReplyDeleteAin't it the truth about wadders. I just put one in the garbage today. Your border print dress looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteTheresa in Tucson
Carolyn--absolutely gorgeous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo I love it but I'm curious too -- which pattern is your woven replacement? I am waiting to get a serger and I really don't like doing knits on my regular machine...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress for you... I love the flattering fit
Such a great look! Why not make another one and the border print it really good with pattern.
ReplyDeletePretty dress. Of course, you had the perfectly matching sweater!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Love love the border print...This is YOUR dress..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I'm going to use this pattern too. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric. I think this pattern and fabric go perfectly together to make a great dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration, image this dress and am planning on making several more before summer is over.
ReplyDeleteI made mine a maxi and absolutely love it.
Thank you