Description
The pattern is Jamie Shift Dress from BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book.
First time I saw it, I have decided to make one for me!
The fabric is a wax print named Makondo.
It came in a package of 6 yards as usually happens with wax prints.
Not sure what I am going to do with all of it!
I also would have preferred to have it in other colors but this was the only one available.
I have liked so much the print that I have decided to bought it anyway.
Since the print is big, I had to study the different results that were possible with the same fabric and pattern.
Even though I knew that the lengthwise cut results in better fabric movement, I have decided to cut the fabric in the crosswise grain which made it possible an interesting geometrical result.
The fabric is almost no stretchy on crosswise grain what may help.
Front and back facing were cut in lengthwise direction to avoid distortion.
Almost finishing the dress, I have realized that there was no need of zipper.
And since I am not a zipper fan, I found it difficult to wear and difficult to sew, I have decided to eliminate it.
So this is my no zipper version of Jamie Shift Dress.
Notes from image update:
I have finally included photos wearing the dress!
They were taken at So Cristovo Market, a place for northeast Brazilianian food, crafts and music in Rio de Janeiro.
Material Notes
Cotton wax print
I have eliminated the zipper.
Difficulty
Novice
Jun 12, 2013, 07.15 AMby loulourosa
Good choise of pattern for this fabric, nice!
1 Reply
Jun 13, 2013, 02.31 AMby raquel mf
Thanks a lot, Loulourosa!
Jun 11, 2013, 07.25 AMby leokadia
Kann man diese Stoffe auch online kaufen? Es ist wunderbar anzusehen.
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Jun 11, 2013, 10.25 AMby raquel mf
You mean, buy the fabric online?
Search for wax print fabric.
There is a well known online supplier called Vlisco.
Jun 11, 2013, 10.30 AMby leokadia
1000 x danke!
Jun 10, 2013, 02.11 AMby raidergirl
Novice really! this look wonderful. You did great. Clever to omit the zipper but dont let that intimate you in the future. You can find lot of how to vids onthe net. Zippers are really a can-do. Again, congrats on this desing.
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Jun 11, 2013, 02.50 AMby raquel mf
Thank you, Raidergirl! I still find zippers tricky but the pattern is quite simple. The challenge was to find the right cut for the print! I did some sketches before cutting but I had only a clue of the final result.
Jun 9, 2013, 07.21 PMby leokadia
Wunderschön! Hast du die Streifen alle zusammen genäht (wie Patchwork) oder ist es ein fertiger Stoff mit Streifen?
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Jun 11, 2013, 02.41 AMby raquel mf
It is the fabric, Leokadia!
It is not patchwork.
Thanks a lot for your comment!
Jun 9, 2013, 05.07 PMby NicolineG
I really love how you used your fabric, very clever!!
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Jun 9, 2013, 05.53 PMby raquel mf
Thank you, NicolineG!
The pattern allowed me to play with the print!
Jun 9, 2013, 03.53 PMby Yellowcat
love the fabric and the pattern choice!
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Jun 9, 2013, 05.03 PMby raquel mf
Thanks a lot, Yellowcat!
This pattern is really nice and simple!
Jun 9, 2013, 07.30 PMby Yellowcat
So I should try it!
I will put it in my list things to do!
Jun 9, 2013, 10.45 AMby stylememary
Excellent treatment of a beautiful fabric.
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Jun 9, 2013, 05.05 PMby raquel mf
Thanks for your comment, Stylememary!
I have studied a lot the pattern before cutting the dress!
Jun 9, 2013, 06.56 AMby Mary Athey
gorgeous dress, the fabrics so fabulous x
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Jun 9, 2013, 05.06 PMby raquel mf
I love the fabric, too!
Thank you for the nice comment!