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Grey Pullover Dress
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Super easy pullover dress with pockets and a boatneck. It’s not at all fitted so a purchased belt has been added. My first time working with a knit fabric and I didn’t know that I was supposed to stretch the fabric as I sew, so all the seams are really tight and I usually hear a stitch or two pop in the hem every time I sit down.
Material Notes
2 yards Stretch Cotton Knit, Purchased Belt
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Casual
- Material
- Cotton, Knits/Jersey
Credits
- Butterick
“Sew & Sew” Pattern #5790
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Jan 17, 2010, 04.14 PMby ink
Lady you are smoking in that dress! So sexy, simple and really elegant!
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Jan 18, 2010, 04.29 PMby leeavent
Thank you so much! Who knew a dress that has two seams and took one hour to make would be such a crowd pleaser!
Jan 4, 2010, 04.13 PMby niqaivah
one word…AMAZING!
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Jan 4, 2010, 08.27 PMby leeavent
Thank you! This was the easiest thing I´ve ever made!
Nov 30, 2009, 05.43 AMby suda13
It looks fantastic on you!
Nov 20, 2009, 03.41 AMby petitmoutonbleu
you look very nice!! sexy!!
Oct 30, 2009, 06.15 PMby almatinka
This is truly an example of how to turn patterns into unique creations that suit one’s individuality!!! That dress looks soooo awesome on you!!!
Oct 5, 2009, 07.33 AMby lybu
Cool dress! It looks very comfy
Sep 27, 2009, 01.36 AMby sallyleigh
Beautiful! Looks very elegant on you!
Sep 26, 2009, 08.24 PMby Andy Nguyen
Beautiful! Oh yeah, so is the dress. :)
Re. sewing knit/stretchy stuff: it takes a bit of practice. I’ve made so many swim trunks for myself and swimsuits for my wife, I’m a pro at sewing stretchy stuff. I used to think I need a serger to do a stretchy overlock stitch, but not anymore. The key is to stretch the fabric and guide it through while maintaining uniform tension the whole time. The feed dogs/presser foot don’t know nor care that the fabric is under tension.
(In fact, the stretch-and-sew technique is what David Page Coffin recommends in his book, “Shirtmaking: Developing Skills for Fine Sewing”, even for normal woven fabric. I find stretching while sewing is the only I can get a pucker-free, flat, perfectly sewn seam. Maybe it’s the age of my Singer (30 years) but no amount of fiddling with thread tensions (upper and lower) can yield satisfactory result.)
Sep 26, 2009, 03.06 PMby skwarynia
Lovely! I like this style, it suits you:)
Sep 26, 2009, 01.22 PMby sammy09
it looks incredible!
Sep 26, 2009, 12.17 PMby emlj
that looks beautiful, so elegant and looks comfortable to wear
Sep 26, 2009, 08.31 AMby leeloe
wow! you look great in it.. like it :)
Sep 26, 2009, 05.54 AMby galatina
Oooooh! You’ve managed to make a really frumpy pattern into a gorgeous dress. You look amazing!
Sep 26, 2009, 05.42 AMby smallone
on the pattern cover it looks blah…but on you it looks fabulous – good job!
Sep 26, 2009, 01.01 AMby jasmine77
It looks fabulous! I have learnt the hard way with Knits too! Actually with one of the camisoles I made I used shirring elastic in the bobbin to get the stretch I needed ..worked out ok for me :) Think I need to do a sewing class to learn a bit more about different fabrics etc though.. Great job
Sep 25, 2009, 10.46 PMby ginasophia
this is wonderful, I am really into sewing basics right now and making them work for me. I think I’m going to try for a black dress like this, thanks for the inspiration!!
Sep 25, 2009, 09.22 PMby ccdrash
nice!!
Sep 25, 2009, 08.55 PMby camilaustral
you look great, i like it!
Sep 25, 2009, 08.18 PMby marrta
i really like this! its so simple and great for any occasion :D x
Sep 25, 2009, 08.09 PMby gtangel
ooh my.. i like..
Sep 25, 2009, 08.00 PMby fabricaddict
It looks really great on you! that belt really suits the dress