Simple Jersey Dress

Added Nov 14, 2009

by soonsoon

San Jose, Califo...

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A simple Jersey dress to wear to my girl’s 30th black and white party. Knit fabric is insane to work with, but hopefully soon I can make some more complicated pieces.
On the neck I used Hematite Stone beads to add a little interest. I know it’s hard to see…but I put in a triangle panel on the side and ruched the bottom to add some sexiness. : )

Material Notes

Black Jersey knit, Hemetite stone beads, Black microfilament thread, Sewn on a serger machine. Clear elastic on the neck line, Stay tape (to stabalize the shoulder), "Lite Steam a Seam" (ran out of time and had to iron up the hem. : )

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For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Other
Material
Knits/Jersey

9 Comments

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    Apr 9, 2010, 09.56 AMby danniidx

    Simple yet so gorgeous! I love the beads at the top! :] xx

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      Apr 10, 2010, 07.23 AMby soonsoon

      Thank You!!

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    Nov 21, 2009, 04.29 AMby almatinka

    I love love love the dress!!!!! It looks very hot and feminine at the same time! The detailing is great!

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    Nov 17, 2009, 01.59 AMby sewneenee

    I love the simple shape and a few great details= a super cute dress…well done!

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      Nov 17, 2009, 03.52 AMby soonsoon

      Thank you!

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    Nov 15, 2009, 06.52 AMby smallone

    you go! this rocks!!!!!

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      Nov 15, 2009, 08.49 PMby soonsoon

      Thank you so much!

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    Nov 14, 2009, 09.12 PMby ichigogirl

    Hot & elegant = perfect! Did you use a pattern or make it yourself?

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      Nov 14, 2009, 09.24 PMby soonsoon

      Thank you so much! I did not have a pattern. I traced an old shirt I had and then added the sleeves and made it longer to make it a dress. I used it as a guide so I could have some idea of how to cut the pieces. I really need a dress form. It would be sooo much easier.

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      Nov 14, 2009, 09.51 PMby ichigogirl

      Aha, well done!
      I know the feeling, I’m right now hesitating to make another toile for the project I’m working on, it’s SO hard to pin the side-seam on yourself… I’d love a dressform too…

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      Nov 14, 2009, 10.08 PMby soonsoon

      HA HA side seam pinning can be so painful! I can’t believe you did your creations without a dressform! The tea top is my favorite! I love your designs and the fact that you make your own patterns…now that is impressive. Hopefully soon we can both have a dressform and life will be less painful. LOL

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    Nov 14, 2009, 07.37 PMby leeshv

    Beautiful. How did you do the ruching on the bottom?

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      Nov 14, 2009, 08.53 PMby soonsoon

      Thank you! The ruching is kind of the same old school technique as gathering. I did the ruching by sewing 2 parallel rows of basting stitches one right on the stitch line and the other 1/8 inch beside it in the seam allowance, Since I had a panel I had to put 2 more rows on the other side seam. Leave a long tail of thread on both ends of the stitches so you can pull the threads. (The two rows are stronger and hold the ruching better than doing one row.) I pulled the ends of the threads to start making a tight scrunch and then tied both ends of the the basting stitches together when I got the ruching to where I liked it. I sewed the side seams together (Go slowly to make sure the ruching doesn’t move flat in some places.) I actually kept the presser foot up because it kept moving the fabric around and I wanted the ruches to be exactly how I scrunched them. After just pull out the basting stitches. I really hope this made sense. LOL I am terrible at explaining things.

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      Nov 14, 2009, 11.05 PMby leeshv

      Great explanation! I’ll try it out. Working with knit fabric like this is pretty difficult, but I also find its fairly forgiving of little mistakes I make:) Can’t wait to see more of your work!

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    Nov 14, 2009, 03.14 PMby leeavent

    Hot Stuff! I love it.

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    Nov 14, 2009, 02.48 PMby sequinharlequin

    Very nice :]

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    Nov 14, 2009, 12.54 PMby innuendo

    Gorgeous!

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