Description
I normally tend to use fabrics with black and white prints, which is why this red fabric (Robert Kaufman “Carnaby Street” light weight cotton) was in my stash for more than 2 years. But because I literally cannot fit any more fabric in my dedicated cabinet I decided it was time to use some of it. As I live in Perth (Australia) I figured a nice summer dress would be great. This is the result. I drafted the sleeves and skirt myself and the pattern for the top was taken from Butterick pattern no. 5486 (a pattern for a maxi dress). It is far from perfect, as I had to tweak many things to improve the fit, but I am still quite happy with the result.
Material Notes
Light weight cotton.
Difficulty
Novice
Jan 16, 2012, 09.38 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
oh my, you really look like a 40´s calendar girl, looooove the retro feeling of your dress!!!
Jan 16, 2012, 09.12 AMby claudinka
Great dress. And the fabric is really, really special. So lively and happy. Brings me into a good mood! :-)
Jan 16, 2012, 12.27 AMby deChez
Love what you did there.
Jan 15, 2012, 10.35 PMby poppykettle
This is a ripper of a red dress. I was hoping it was a singular pattern so I could rip it off (imitation is the highest form of flattery you know), but I might have to try your sleeves for myself. Looking great and I’m sure with fabulous Perth weather you’ll get plenty of chances to sport it :)
1 Reply
Jan 16, 2012, 03.31 AMby susanne2011
Haha thanks! You could still use the maxidress pattern for the whole dress. I just choose to draft a different skirt, as the skirt part in the pattern has too much volume, making my hips look even bigger. I followed the instructions of that Butterick pattern mostly, I just added some sleeves to the straps. Pretty simple!
Jan 15, 2012, 06.34 PMby salsera
big LIKE !
Jan 15, 2012, 04.14 PMby lennert
Nice pattern, love the neckline…
Jan 15, 2012, 03.44 PMby Jodi Wade
Looks great. Love the fabric.