I wasn't intending to make another Chloe so quickly but .... I was in the Fabric Warehouse getting some cotton lining for my super cool geek fabric and spotted this cotton black/purple/cream fabric and just couldn't put it down. I had very good intentions of only walking out with what I had come for - but my will power just wasn't that great.
Before I even got out of the shop I knew that this fabric would be sewn up into another Chloe. I didn't make any changes to the dress itself. The sleeves on the other hand I thought I would remove the excess fabric from the underarm seam. On the first dress I took out 5/8" from the front side panel and back side panel but didn't remove the equivalent from the sleeve seam.
But that was a complete fail and the sleeves were too tight. This was a real shit because I had already hand sewn the lining to the dress around the sleeve seam. On the bright side I hadn't overlocked the raw edge of the sleeve seam, because I had tucked it into the dress before attaching the lining. Just as well I had plenty of the black cotton fabric in my stash, although I hate having to redo things! I should so have learnt my lesson with sleeves by now - obviously Not!
Oh I just about forgot, I also lengthen the hem of the dress 2" more than the pattern. Two reasons:
1. I wanted a deeper hem on this dress than my first which was only 1"
2. I wanted the dress to be about 1" longer than my first.
Yay for a deeper hem but I'm not sure that I really like the length, perhaps just a bit too long for the style? OR maybe it just seem like a lot of print?
Too finish I put wee studs on the pocket tabs. I didn't put any up near the neckline as the pattern suggests as I think they are too small and will get lost against the pattern and I think a nice necklace will be better.
I'm sure this won't be the last Chloe I make either. With summer coming on I think a sleeveless version in a nice light fabric might be in order!
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This looks fab - I want to make a Chloe too! Great fabric choice :)
ReplyDeleteChloe is a very TNT pattern once the initial fitting is done Definitely a pattern worth having :)
DeleteEach Chloe is fantastic! I love this print and the studs are perfection.
ReplyDeleteThanks. The studs are subtle but good fun to play with.
DeleteCool touch with the studs! :) Ugh sounds like a pain with the sleeves. Well done powering through! I personally like a shorter length, but this length still looks good :D
ReplyDeleteReally nice!
The sleeves were definitely worth redoing. It's amazing what a difference it makes to the fit. Thanks :)
DeleteGorgeous fabric! It sure did turn into lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteI love this pattern so much. And both of your versions are so pretty. Makes me want to make my own.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great pattern. It is definitely on my must make again list even though I have two already :)
DeleteLove the dress! I realised the Beyonce concert has come and gone, how was the fabric shopping in Auckland? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe. I did get a little bit of fabric shopping in, got some great lightweight faux leather, and some floral my Billie Jean and another rayon print. I would have like to gone to a couple of other shops but just ran out of time, thanks to my daughters! Thanks for your recommendations that was awesome :)
DeleteI'm so glad you found the faux leather! Which shop did you find the best? I haven't visited some of the ones I recommended in awhile :)
DeleteI went to Smart Dress Fabrics in Mt Albert, after brunch. I wanted to go to Lavana in Otara but ran out of time. Must make more time on my next visit.
DeleteVery pretty! Love the studs on the pockets and the contrasting sleeves.
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteGosh, you are profilic! Fantastic dress.
ReplyDeleteI have been a bit lately, but to the detriment of other things, like housework!
DeleteLove love love the studs! What a perfect finishing touch to a stylish dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love my little studs, I almost want to put them on everything, but have to exercise a bit of self restraint :)
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