Monday, December 16, 2013

Newlook 6243: The Sailaway dress





Another copy cat dress!


This fabric was the closest I could find (from Lincraft) and I'm still using up all the red piping I got for my copycat Hellbunny dress!
Adjustment wise: I cut a sz 20, and adjusted the princess seams using the Colette Éclair bodice (basically a 1" FBA). The bodice has about 1" taken out in length. I added seam allowances to the skirt on centre front and back so I could cut it on the chevron.
The fabric wasn't really the best choice, its a bit too thin and stiff at the same time and the piping was a bit too stiff so I redid the bodice about 4 or 5 times I reckon trying to get it to not stick out and sit smoothly....in the end I had to leave it a week before I could look at it again!


The back is shirred, I ran out of fabric so had to piece the side back pieces. The original pattern pieces are quite curved at the sides and I wanted them straighter.


I added pockets using my trusty Simplicity 2588 pattern piece and lined the bodice with cotton poplin.


Its a tad loose, especially on the waistband but should make a nice cool summer dress. I'm hoping a couple of washes will make it softer too.

12 comments:

  1. What a cool dress! I love how you chevroned all the stripes, and the red piping really sets it off.

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  2. Very very cute! fits wonderfully!

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  3. You have done a fabulous job on matching all the chevrons and I love the red piping too. Looks like the fit is perfect. Beautiful dress.

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  4. That is a lovely dress with well matched stripes. Looks great on you.

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  5. Absolutely adorable and the stripes show great attention to detail. Good for you and congratulations on a well fitted dress!

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  6. I like your copycats!! You have another successful, impeccably made dress!

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  7. Very cute indeed! Love the piping and the lined bodice. This is gorgeous! Well done!

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  8. Well done! I want one just like it for summer!

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  9. love your dress better than the one in the picture. Good job!!

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  10. Very clever stripe matching ~ you nailed it yet again!!! ... J

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