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i fell in love with colette patterns macaron dress the minute i saw it. it’s been on my radar for a while and i’m super excited that i finally got it made up!
i used 6.5 oz denim for the main body and a white cotton voile (lightly polka dotted, you only notice it up close) for the yolk contrast. i did make two changes to the pattern. first, i converted the bust and waist dart to a princess seam and added a button and loop closure in the back. i thought the neckline might be a little snug to get over my head (i have issues wiggling out of side zip dresses) so i did this for extra insurance in case i got stuck! also for a couple minor changes— the pattern calls for facings at the neckline, but since i was using a semi-sheer i opted for a bias tape facing and a very narrow facing for the edge of the sleeves. lastly, the pattern doesn’t call for a lining, but i added a red lining (bemberg rayon) just under the denim parts. definitely makes for a cleaner finish on the inside!
for more construction details, please visit my blog! notes from a mad housewife
Material Notes
shell: 6.5 oz denim, cotton voile. lining: bemberg rayon
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Jan 24, 2012, 11.19 PMby ArtNinja14
Very awesome i <3 it
Jan 23, 2012, 07.29 PMby ariation
Great dress! Very neatly done
Jan 21, 2012, 04.25 PMby jdp136
i think this is one of the best versions of this pattern yet!
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Jan 21, 2012, 10.03 PMby lisa g
oh, thank you! i loved this pattern so much i wanted to get it just right!
Jan 21, 2012, 03.44 PMby Smiley100
It looks beautiful!!
Jan 21, 2012, 03.07 AMby corarae
Great dress!
Jan 21, 2012, 02.50 AMby Lexicon
The denim version looks fantastic – I must buy this pattern!
Jan 20, 2012, 11.26 PMby sala22
This is so neat! I love the idea of denim!
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Jan 21, 2012, 02.54 AMby lisa g
thanks! it was my first shot at sewing with denim, couldn’t be happier with the result!
Jan 20, 2012, 10.28 PMby cequimby
Cute! I love this pattern, and I love your take on it.
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Jan 20, 2012, 10.37 PMby lisa g
thank you! it was a fun project. :)
Jan 20, 2012, 10.25 PMby cequimby
Cute! I love this pattern, and I love your take on it.