I can't decide how I feel about this. I mean, I know I don't LOVE it. I can't quite decide if I even like it. One thing it has going for it is that it is SO comfortable.
The pattern is McCall's 7319. My fabric is a very lightweight oatmeal-colored knit from JoAnn Fabrics. I made a double skirt because of the sheer fabric, and that worked out well. I left the hem and bottom edges of the wraps raw instead of hemming. This knit fabric doesn't fray or curl at all, and it is so lightweight that the less I do with it, the better.
The pattern is McCall's 7319. My fabric is a very lightweight oatmeal-colored knit from JoAnn Fabrics. I made a double skirt because of the sheer fabric, and that worked out well. I left the hem and bottom edges of the wraps raw instead of hemming. This knit fabric doesn't fray or curl at all, and it is so lightweight that the less I do with it, the better.
I do really like that the crossover detail continues on the back of the dress. I find it really annoying, in both sewing and ready-to wear, when a detail on the front just stops at the side seams with nary a hint on the straight back. My knit has only a little stretch, and it does make it challenging to get on and off. Once it is on, though, it is super comfortable.
I did a lot of tacking down at the neckline to keep everything just so, and now that I have worn it a few times, I think I need to tack at the waist as well. The crossovers have a tendency to ride up and show the waist seam underneath.
So yeah, I don't know about this one. I have been wearing it, but it's not one of my favorites.
I love the style on you. It is so pretty. Perhaps if you tack the skirt to the crossovers you can prevent them riding up too much and you'll like it better?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am definitely going to tack those crossovers down. :-)
DeletePerhaps it's the colour you don't like? does it resemble a slip too much? there is always the option of dyeing it, I think it looks good but resembles nightwear a bit too much.
ReplyDeleteYes, could be. I love neutrals, but they don't always love me back. I've hardly ever dyed anything, but this may be the time to try.
DeleteHmmm I LOVE it with the cardigan. How do you feel about bringing it just to or just above the knee??
ReplyDeleteI totally get it being perfectly serviceable but not a home run.
I didn't even think about the length. Couldn't hurt. I think I will try shortening the outer layer an inch or so.
DeleteIt's basically a goddess dress on you! Dyed the color of the cardi would be fab.
ReplyDelete:-) Yeah, maybe it is the color.
DeleteI agree,I think in red it would look fabulous on you.If you are nervous about dyeing, Carolyn might be a good person to contact- she does quite a bit of dyeing.The dress fits you beautifully, so it might be worth a change of colour.
DeleteYou probably know Carolyn,here is her website.
http://handmadebycarolyn.com.au/
I agree with a smidge shorter if you could bother but I love it. I think it looks great. I also hate details on the front ending at the side seam... smells pure cheap to me.
ReplyDeleteI do think I'll try an inch shorter. Super easy to do since it didn't hem it.
DeleteI love the style of dress, and I think in a different colour, you would totally rock it! All that gathering looks gorgeous on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks. :-) Maybe it is worth another attempt.
DeleteHey, the style and fit are great on you, so consider it your muslin. Try it in another fabric and you may love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Maybe it isn't as bad as I think it is. Haha. It could definitely be the color.
DeleteI think the style looks great on you, but I have to agree with Katherine above, a different color might make all the difference in the world! Great sewing job though!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Myra. :-)
DeleteThe style is really cute and fits you well. I agree with almost everyone above - maybe the color is the problem! :-)
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