So I struggled with my choice. It doesn't, to be honest, look very straightforward. But my instincts were screaming: "JUST. DO. IT!!! It doesn't need adjustments! Muslin? Pshaw!!"
So I did. Or more properly, since it's not finished, I am ... making ... this:
It's From the September, 2014 issue of BurdaStyle magazine. 
It reminds me of Art Deco.
The interesting seams are easy enough to sew in the beefy and stretchy crepe fabric I'm using. And a quick try on has vindicated my choice. All I needed to do to refine the fit was to raise the front slightly at the neck edge (there was some rippling along the vertical edges of the front neckline to show it was too long for me) and reshape and take in the side seams.
Bob's your uncle. Stay tuned for more.
This is looking awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's your idea of a whip-together kind of project? I Love this--can't wait to see it in all its glory!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous lines! Totally Art Deco.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting dress. Love the seaming.
ReplyDeleteVery deco indeed. I'm with ParisGrrl....a quick whip-together?? Mine's pj shorts!
ReplyDeleteSurely this would completely ablate the sewing palate. The seaming looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress.
ReplyDeleteWow. That makes my list as "involved" and probably involving headache meds. LOL. Beautiful work, as always, and I can't wait to see it on you!
ReplyDeleteKay is it grey or blue or blue/grey ? I know that I will not have to wait long before I see the final result. Humm what shoes will you wear with that dress? They styled open toe booties with that and something tells me this will not be your choice ;-). I would go for leather boots. Buy have I ever seen you with leather boots? I am searching on your blog... This dress will give your jacket a very different look than the skirt. Fun, fun, fun combination ! As for Burda dress we had to make. For me it is rather this pattern, http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/seamed-shift-dress-082014 it will be with a giraffe pattern cape. I know, another piece of clothing I will not wear often, but I love the idea !
ReplyDeleteIt is light blue although looks more grey in some photos.
Deletei keep looking at that pattern with longing so I will be very glad to see how it comes out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. You'll have to tell us how you got the curves to be so smooth. I now need to go through my burda magazine to see if I have the same dress.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress. Your seaming is just lovely and I can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDelete*Swoon*
ReplyDeleteThe seaming on this dress is amazing !!! A simple skirt would cleanse my palate !
ReplyDeleteExcited to see finished garment !
Oh my gosh, this is extra special super fantabulously out-of-this-world gorgeous! Those lines are just superb, I can't wait to see more of this.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric goes so well with this pattern, all about this just really grabs me. I want one of those!
This is truly lovely.
I made this dress recently and found the armholes very weird. I'd be interested in your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous on you...................the seams are just incredibly wonderful................yes, I must hunt for the pattern now, to add to my ever growing list of " I want to make one!"
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