I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it! I loved how it was such a classic, flattering cut which could be used to show off some amazing prints!
Sherbie wanted to be in the picture too!
This dress was unlined, but I like lining to make the inside finished beautifully and slip on easily.
I used an Italian static-free viscose/poly lining and a black and white rose print cotton poplin for the dress. To line, I simply omitted the facings and cut the dress pieces out of the lining. I always make the lining of a dress first because it is a cheaper fabric and serves as a muslin/toile should I need to alter anything. Luckily this baby fit right out of the packet. I cut a 14.
Cutting out the lining...
Love that square neckline and the pleats!
I'm always scared to cut into pretty new fabric!!!
Narrow hem for vent. This dress didn't really need a vent, but I'm still glad to have it there in case I need to run :p
Thane came to roll on my dress pieces... clearly there wasn't enough cat hair on there for his liking!
Overly-affectionate cat making my sewing harder...
Using the AMAZING wash-away wonder tape to position my invisible zipper!
He also helped apply the zipper by chasing after and grabbing the zipper tape! tsk tsk
LOVE my invisible zipper foot!!
Arm-holes!
Binding!
Blind hemming goodness!
All purdy and neat on the inside too!!!
Ta Da! Styled this baby with a hot pink patent belt as I LOVE pink with black and white.
STYLE NOTES:
Dress - New Look 6184 - Home made
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Alyce xx
