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Description
This is a dress made from Simplicity 2724. I was thinking about Zoe’s post over on the Colette Pattern’s Blog of how to break up a printed fabric with a solid or subtle printed fabric. Then I saw this pattern and knew it would be the perfect dress for this application. The top section is made from Heather Bailey’s Nicey Jane printed cotton and the bottom is a wool/poly blended herringbone. This dress has a smashing side zip that is applied with the best lapped handpicked zipper application known to man. There were a few fitting adjustments made to the original pattern to get it to fit like a glove and there were a few things I altered with the pattern itself. I made a lining for the skirt portion which the pattern didn’t call for and I eliminated the facing for the sleeve and gave it a bias binding instead. I’m thrilled with how well it turned out and absolutely love the fact that its so easy to wear to work or a night out. For more on this dress visit my blog.
Material Notes
Heather Bailey’s Nicey Jane Cotton, wool/poly blend herringbone, bemberg lining, zipper, thread
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Business, Casual, Classic, Preppy
- Material
- Cotton, Blends, Polyester, Wool
Credits
- Simplicity Sewing Pattern
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Jun 7, 2010, 06.56 PMby clabrazil
Loved the blue lining. Good job!
Apr 20, 2010, 10.14 AMby Ophelia K
Wow, I am so inspired by your works. This one is great color combination, and yet style is gorgeous too!!
Apr 18, 2010, 01.05 PMby kraftykuka
ooh i just love this! The fit looks perfect, and the fabric is just gorgeous!
Apr 15, 2010, 10.59 PMby dilshadburman
SO GREAT!! Just beautiful!!
Apr 7, 2010, 02.24 PMby cheekie
absolutely gorgeous! beautiful job !!!
Apr 3, 2010, 01.42 AMby nessys
This is just gorgeous!!! Having been a secretary (fond of glamor) in a not so long ago past life – I know this outfit would have rocked the office world! This is beautiful, harmonious contrast. That blue lining on the skirt is “wow”!
Apr 2, 2010, 05.51 PMby smallone
wow! this is lovely…such style!!!
Apr 2, 2010, 02.04 AMby gdac
This is jaw-dropping! I had no idea that it was one piece. It looks great! PS love your face in the second pic!
Apr 2, 2010, 01.11 AMby scheryka
I am loving the unexpected…the blue!
Apr 1, 2010, 10.49 PMby eugeniaofthewasps
beautifully executed!! Gorgeous!
Apr 1, 2010, 09.28 PMby alden
awesome!
Apr 1, 2010, 09.11 PMby Ashlee Nemo
Looks like the cover to a J. Crew catalog!
Apr 1, 2010, 08.40 PMby urbanjill
I never would have thought to put those 2 fabrics together. You are so creative. I might have to copy this too. Luvluvluv it.
Apr 1, 2010, 08.32 PMby pixelink
WHOAHH…. STUNNING!!! Think you just stole the bosses job!
Apr 1, 2010, 08.15 PMby pieriangirl
I thought this was a skirt and blouse at first. I like the idea of combining the two into a dress so you don’t have to worry about the blouse coming untucked! Great fabric choice for the top, it looks really good on you!
Apr 1, 2010, 07.47 PMby bttn
It’s just amazing! I love every detail about it
Apr 1, 2010, 06.11 PMby dnembhard
Great job! A few of my students are making this project (the skirt only). I’ll definitely show them the pictures as inspiration to make the complete dress.
Apr 1, 2010, 05.37 PMby abourgeois
Nice!
Apr 1, 2010, 05.32 PMby rifka
So stylish! I’ve passed over this pattern a few times and never thought to break it up this way. Thanks for the inspiration, very well done.
Apr 1, 2010, 05.05 PMby almatinka
Very cute! Love the “official feel” of the skirt part combined with cheerfulness of the top! And the whole silhouette and fit are amazing!!!
Apr 1, 2010, 03.39 PMby gatonju
I love the hint of blue peaking out from the lining.
Apr 1, 2010, 03.08 PMby oonaballoona
YAY please give this to me! haven’t you always wanted to give a perfectly made garment to a perfect stranger???
awesome awesome awesome.
Apr 1, 2010, 02.37 PMby threadsquare
“I’m your secretary.” Love it! The print combo, fit, fancy sleeve finish, and that lining peaking out. Off to the blog, where I hope to find out more about this amazing zipper application :) Ima get this pattern, too. What a copycat, hehe!
Apr 1, 2010, 02.28 PMby irmchen
Klasse! :) Your creation is full of contradictions… but nevertheless it is all in harmony. I like it very much!
Apr 1, 2010, 01.45 PMby Natalia *
I love it. It looks amazing. Great job!