Sunday, 31 March 2013

Cotton Eyelet Couture

I feel in love with this cotton eyelet fabric on one of my visits to Global Fabrics.  I wasn't too excited about it being brown but immediately found this dark chocolate cotton lycra blend - it just seemed perfect for my next couture dress using my skills acquired from the Craftsy Couture Dress class. 
The end result ... a beautiful fitting dress that I absolutely love - the only question now is what shoes to wear!


However, I must fess that I only put the silk organsa interlining on the top and midriff band.  I felt the cotton lycra fabric I used for the skirt was already heavy enough that it just needed a lining.   Doing this also balanced the weight in the two fabrics. The inside of the dress is also two toned. 
I inserted the lining completely by hand - although this takes longer it gives me far more control than trying to machine it in ... and far more satisfying (for me anyway).

Both were taken from my fabric stash.  The top lining was left over from my pattern morphing top and the bottom, I'm not sure what I originally bought it for!

The pattern is this Vogue Options Misse's Dress V8633.  Because I'm more of a rectangle shape I had to make adjustments to the midriff band and skirt.  While the pattern isn't recommended for the rectangular body shape I think that it has given my body some shape and gives the illusion that I do have a waist!
 
More photos - just 'cos I can
(shoes are undecided so none at this stage)
Love the stand up collar
The shape of the sleeve balances up the hips
When it gets a bit cooler I can pair this with my Minrou Jacket :-)
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14 comments:

  1. asisewit31 March 2013 at 19:17

    What a pretty dress. I love the two tone. Great pattern choice. This pattern would have been a better choice for my Easter dress.

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    1. Sandra1 April 2013 at 00:39

      I would definitely use this pattern again - but I do like the bodice of your Easter dress, which I think would look great with a midriff band.

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  2. Wendy31 March 2013 at 19:40

    This looks lovely - well worth the time spent on it!

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    1. Sandra1 April 2013 at 00:44

      I hope I get quicker with the process the more I make

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  3. The Hojnackes31 March 2013 at 22:21

    The dress is very nice. They eyelet is fabulous!

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    1. Sandra1 April 2013 at 00:41

      I know right - I've got some left over so already thinking about what to use it for next :-)

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  4. flossieft31 March 2013 at 23:40

    This is very elegant. Beautiful construction.

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    1. Sandra1 April 2013 at 00:45

      Thanks. I can't wait to wear this one out.

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  5. ladykatza1 April 2013 at 04:20

    This dress has been on my "to make" list forever. I love your version.

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    1. Sandra1 April 2013 at 13:52

      I would highly recommend this pattern, I really enjoyed making it.

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  6. thecuriouskiwi1 April 2013 at 15:38

    The chocolate with the eyelet looks fantastic and fits so well. Have fun choosing your shoes, maybe you'll have to go buy some especially for it, hate it when that happens, hehe ;)

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    1. Sandra1 April 2013 at 16:13

      Oh I love any excuse for shoe shopping :-)

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  7. Emily2 April 2013 at 00:22

    Oh this is lovely and I think the style suits your shape perfectly. I'm a rectangle too so Vogue don't know what they're talking about here :).

    Shoes? Hmmmm shoes. Well, you'll need some for the remnants of summer and some different ones closed toe for winter. Right? LOL.

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  8. Maria11 April 2013 at 10:08

    I am taking the same course....looking forward to receiving my pattern, but meanwhile, I am using all that wonderful knowledge with another pattern :) by the way...it looks just lovely Sandra! m.

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