You could be forgiven for thinking that I spend more time musing about sewing than actually sewing. My rate of blogging does suggest that! April is a strange month with holidays disrupting the normal week, taxes falling due, and the month seems to fly by. But there has been plenty of action here, just no so much inclination to sit down and write about. In the ages since my last post I have completed my April dress; a wild suit (see my next post); a white wadder; and a flippy skirt that is waiting on a Bellatrix Papercut jacket to match.
Let's talk about the April dress. The pattern is Burda 10-2014 101 made from patterned ponte I bought in Barcelona at a store that I was taken to by the charming Spanish designer Paco Peralta. I paired it with plain ponte from Lindcraft.
The pattern is well constructed and quite easy to sew. The centre front panel replaces bust darts and does sit quite high, but I like this effect. I added an exposed zip to modernise the look. The only suggestion I make is to interface the corners especially if your fabrics are different weights.
This would have helped April as the Spanish wool ponte is lighter than the denser Lindcraft variety. Overall I'm very happy with my dress and have worn it a few times already.
I love the way the fabric matches my vintage Oroton earrings.
While I am persisting with my calendar dress challenge it is a bit of a distraction. I looked into my closet and it is crying out for separates, and solid colours. Not giving up just yet!
This dress looks so much better on than off...I'm glad you included a photo of you wearing it. It looks the perfect winter dress. You will have a fabulous wardrobe of dresses soon, and next year you can do the separates. I am enjoying all the diversity in your dress makes.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised how much I like this dress. It was not one I would pick from the magazine. It looks fabulous on you.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous dress Gail. Even more stunning in life. I was lucky to see it at the weekend away. That fabric is really something.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so lovely on you Gail, very stylish and the details make it special too.
ReplyDeleteI really like it with a print, it's hard to find a print and plain ponte that go together.
ReplyDeleteI liked this dress in the magazine and I love it on you. I'm also glad of the photo with you wearing it as it looks so much better on.
ReplyDeleteI think the patterned knit is realy nice and I love this style of skirt on you. Great job with the zip.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember seeing this dress in the magazine but I really like your interpretation. It looks both warm and stylish for the winter.
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