Sunday, October 13, 2013

Collete 1020: Lily dress




Everytime I sew a Colette dress I wonder why on earth I use any other brand of pattern! This is a straight sz 18 with only taking it in at the sides on the bodice and shortening the bodice by 1". I didn't even muslin it, I feel so naughty saying that!


Fabric is a sateen from Spotlight same with the contrast fabric. I found the skirt a bit short so added the band to the hem.


The skirt has a kick pleat but I don't think its needed and wouldn't bother sewing it on other versions. The bodice is finished with facings but I used bias tape instead. I really don't like facings, they seem bulky and never seem to sit as smoothly as bias binding.

 


13 comments:

  1. Fabulous dress, it fits great. I feel the same way about Burda patterns, but I think that is because I know exactly what size/alterations I need to make without being scared it won't fit.

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  2. Lovely dress, pretty fabric and great fit. I like your bias tape finish to the bodice. Great tip to avoid bulky facings.

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  3. Bring on summer! This looks like a beauty of a dress - just love it ... J

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  4. Gorgeous. I love this pattern too! Such a flattering summer dress. Love the print and the matching contrast - great fit also :)

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  5. You do such lovely work. I love the Lolita dress also (I think that is such a great style on you) and your husband's peacoat.

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  6. Wowser! This is fierce, Suzy! The fabric choices are fab- so pretty!

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  7. That sundress if fabulous! I love the lines on that pattern, and especially in that fabric. The fit came out great, even without a muslin!

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  8. Lovely. These colors are the best on you! More!

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  9. Love this! The blue band really finishes the dress off perfectly!

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  10. Fantastic. Love the fabric and your "save" by using the blue band at the bottom really balances the dress.

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  11. I have some of that fabric! I bought it as an end-of-roll last year and I want to make a pencil skirt out of it but I haven't yet because I'm worried that I don't have quite enough. Maybe this will inspire me to get it out again? Because it looks great!

    I hate facings too. More trouble than they're worth, I think. It's just as easy to do binding or to line the whole g-d thing, because they never ever sit right for me.

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  12. Oh, that looks so awesome on you! Love love love how it turned out.

    You always find the cutest fabric. :)

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  13. Oh I so love that fabric! I am a florals and brights gal all the way! You look like you are about to step out for a summer stroll! Great job!! Cheers, Karen

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