This was the first dress I made, the zippers installed a bit crappily but the rest of the construction isn't that bad (the princess seams are better than some I've sewn lately!). I've never worn it though because I made it out of a cotton drill with no stretch and I think the skirt is either a bit too tight or needs a lining as it would ride up when I walked. So I decided to crop it off into a top. It actually sits a lot better as a top and I like it so much I'm planning on making another one!
The colour didn't photograph well, but its a nice bright apple green.
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Pattern Details;Kwik Sew 3783. I made view B
Material Used: Cotton drill
Size: I made the XL with no adjustments
Will you make it again: Yes - If I make the dress again I'll use a sateen or double knit and if I make it as a top it will be either a woven or stretch.
Brilliant idea to 'chop-it' and have a usable top for summer.
ReplyDeleteAnd, you could use the skirt bit for lining on a vest, or some other project in the future.