Originally I had an idea to make the Style Arc Nova but adding a "Bridgerton" slant to it. I wanted a small piping at a deepened neckline with puffy short sleeves. As you can see below that DID NOT happen!
Instead I got a dress with a deeper neckline without binding and sleeves that were added but with much trial and tribulation. See this was the first make after not having sewn in almost a full year. I was still finding my footing. I made a new pattern piece for the front adding to the shoulder width for the short sleeve. However, I DID NOT do the same to the back pieces. Can we say drama?
I figured it out and got a sleeve on the dress but it's not a process I will share...because too messy and I would never do that again. Also because IF I make this dress again, I would do it differently.
Here are the materials:
4 yards of a black floral & polka dot cotton lawn purchased in July from Mood Fabrics online
1 yard of 5/8" wide elastic
I made this dress during the July heatwave here on the East Coast. I wanted this to take with me to Chicago and luckily my daughter took some pictures while we were at Millenium Park. I have no construction information to share with this dress. The tiers were sewn using the Style Arc instructions. It was just the bodice I deviated from the pattern. Good thing, it did work out so...
A Few Photos...
I'm happy I made it even with it's challenges. It's a comfortable, flowy dress to wear in the summer heat. Will I make another Nova next summer? Who knows. But I do love the pattern!
...as always more later!
Beautiful fabric, and your dress looks lovely. I have this pattern but have not touched it - I think the sleeves are a big improvement! Like you I have not sewn a dress for a year (or anything else actually) and I have started on a new pants pattern. It seems we need to keep practising our sewing: I find I am very slow and unsure. Lovely to see you sewing again, and looking forward to what comes next.
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a commenter but I do love seeing your sewing—and for all the trouble it gave you, I think the dress, and that neckline looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous fabric! Lovely to "see" you sewing again, Carolyn. :)
ReplyDeleteThis dress is everything! I'm not sure why the sleeves gave you soo much trouble, but I do understand. I can't wait to see the next version. g
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty and happy in that beautiful dress! Well, you got it done and no pictures on the score card :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you sewing again and that dress looks beautiful on you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first new sewing finish! I love all your outfits and this is no exception. It's great to see you again.
ReplyDeleteYour dresses flow so beautifully. Sometimes when I'm having a low day I look at them just because your color choices are so vibrant. You just glow in these. Thank you for sharing your hard work and especially for all the fitting tips for making practical dresses that look fantastic. God bless!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful love cotton lawn especially in summer
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