Have you heard of Project Sewn?? It's an online sewing competition where bloggers sew to compete. There are 6 official contestants but readers are allowed to play along. This weeks category was the Little Black Dress.
I decided to play along just a little too late to enter officially, but I'm so happy I took the challenge. Now I have a cute and comfortable new dress to wear. My camera was having over exposure issues but I'd like to pretend I edited these shots with a beautiful filter :) Here are a few dress details...I used the free Coffee Date Dress pattern on the Burda Style website.It is meant to be made with a woven fabric but I took a risk and sewed it in a polyester knit and it worked! I cut the size for my bust measurement and omitted the zipper, which meant I could cut the back skirt and bodice on the fold. I chose a medium weight plain polyester for the top and a slightly heavier weight for the skirt. I really like the subtle lines on the skirt fabric.
I also added a simple sleeve to the side. I ended up using the sleeve pattern from my purple shirt and taking out some of the"puff". I'm not sure I got the ruffle just right but oh well.
Next week's is "The Era Challenge". Hmmm still thinking on that one.
Over and out!
OMG, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress! I really like how the skirt fabric has a subtle stripe. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Great job!
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