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Sewaholic Lonsdale | The Music of the Night Dress
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This is my version of the Lonsdale Dress from Sewaholic Patterns in a thrifted black and beige poly silk. Since the dress is designed for pear shapes (which I’m not), I went with a size 6 bodice/waistband and a “de-peared” size 0 at the skirt; I ended up taking in the bodice at the side seams but kept the size 6 waistband. I really love the style of this dress and want to make day dress versions! Tasia’s instructions and pattern drafting are excellent.
Because the fabric is sheer, I underlined the skirt pieces in cotton (the bodice was self-lined according to the pattern instructions). It would be a good idea to also underline the pocket pieces since they form part of the skirt, but it’s not see through so it’s not really a big deal. The fabric has a very nice drape and feel, and doesn’t wrinkle (the best part in my opinion!). The dress closes with a 16" regular zipper at center back, though I shortened it to about 13".
Instead of understitching the neckline and pockets, I topstitched them to keep the fabric from rolling, which it wanted to do no matter how many times it was pressed. I also topstitched the ties for the same reason. You have the option of tying the ties in a half knot or double knot at the front, and I decided to double knot it since it felt more secure that way. The nice part is you can adjust the ties if the neckline is a bit loose so you don’t have to fidget too much with the fit there.
I love this pattern and recommend it to others!
Material Notes
Poly silk fabric with cotton underlining; black 16" regular zipper; stay tape at neckline; fusible woven interfacing at waistband; black hem tape
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Evening Wear
- Material
- Cotton, Polyester, Silk
Credits
- Lonsdale Dress
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Oct 4, 2011, 09.24 PMby SewinInTheRain
Thanks, everyone! Sorry I didn’t see these comments until just now.
Sep 28, 2011, 09.40 PMby wildcatspow
Nice! I love this pattern so much— it looks cute on everyone!
Sep 28, 2011, 05.18 PMby Denim Skirts Etc
Fabulous version. Well done.
Sep 28, 2011, 09.26 AMby Anne Wagenhauser
Really pretty, love the fabric print.
Sep 28, 2011, 07.54 AMby aibby
Looks very pretty and feminine on you, makes me want to go out and buy that pattern.
Sep 28, 2011, 04.46 AMby CationDesigns
That is a beautiful rendition of the Lonsdale!
Sep 28, 2011, 02.51 AMby turtlegirl00
lovely!!! fits you perfectly—great job!
Sep 28, 2011, 12.05 AMby embaby
Gorgeous dress! Looks great on you:)
Sep 27, 2011, 11.22 PMby cyndi-de-crafti
Very pretty. I like the neckline and the print of the fabric. Very nice! :)