BIB FRONT DRESS IN NAVY LINEN

Bib Front Dress in Navy Linen

I needed a new dress for the Disposable Show, of course. It might seem silly, but I love to make a new outfit for special occasions. When I look in my closet, I see a collection of memories made with fabric.

Since I was so smitten with my first version of this dress, I decided to make another. This time I used the navy linen I had gotten at B&J on our trip to New York a few months ago.

I have a real thing for navy at the moment. I actually just cut out another navy dress this morning. I can’t get enough of this colour. This linen has gold metallic threads running through it, the fabric is so gorgeous. I cut the bib yoke out on the bias again. The diagonal effect of the plaid makes me pretty happy.

For the pocket, I used the fabric that inspired my skateboard colour palette. Don’t be surprised when you see me showing off the inside of my pockets, it’s one of my favourite details to pick out for a new dress. You can check out my pockets anytime.

The best thing about this dress is that it’s so comfortable. With the rolled up sleeves, I have so many more options of the weather I can wear this dress in. Also, the metallic gold makes it a bit fancy, if I want it to be. The night of the Disposable Show was super chilly, so I wore the dress with dark skinny jeans and navy pumps. Perfect.

I haven’t yet made any of my dresses three times, but this pattern is a definite candidate for that.

Bib Front Dress in Navy Linen

Bib Front Dress in Navy Linen

Bib Front Dress in Navy Linen

23 comments

  1. oh my goodness yet another amazing dress by you! I love this pattern & your fabric choice. And the pocket fabric with a connection to your skateboard is a lovely touch and a great way to link this dress to the event it was made for.

    xo

  2. It’s super cute!
    I love this pattern, and that fabric is pretty amazing!
    When I finally make it down there, I want to get some tips for pockets!
    xo

  3. I love it. Every time I see this dress I am resolved to crack that japanese dress book and give it a try, it’s so terrifying but maybe I can do it, I’m so inspired by you!

  4. I love love love this dress! You are so talented; the pattern and your choice of fabric are just perfect. I would love to try making one too, if I was a bit more capable at the sewing machine 🙂

  5. that is one awesome dress. i’m not so into dresses but this is one i would wear. the color with the golden thread is great for any occasion. and the different fabric for the pocket is nice since it links back to the board. well done. i like this very much!!

  6. thanks everyone! you’re really encouraging. at the very least, you should see something similar in a class pretty soon. i would love to make patterns for you in the future, so it’s good to know you might be interested!!

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