STYLISH DRESS BOOK 3 : DRESS 'W'
The one textile that I picked up when we went to Brimfield a few weeks ago was a vintage swatch of navy lace. I specifically was looking for something to go with this navy Anna Maria Horner ‘Good Folks‘ fabric for the yoke of a dress. When I found this swatch, I couldn’t believe how perfect it was. I have never seen a ‘plaid’-looking lace like this, but it certainly echoes the diamond pattern of the fabric. This particular vendor had lots of lovely lace swatches, but they were a bit pricey and so I decided to just get this one.
The pattern is the first that I’ve made from Stylish Dress Book 3. It is a slight variation on Dress ‘W’. Rather than create a separate skirt, I simply extended the bodice to make a short shift. I’ve been wanting to try doing a lace yoke on a dress for a while, I was a bit worried about sewing it and whether it would hold properly since the holes are rather large in between the lacey bits. I serged all the edges of the lace when I serged the rest of the pieces for the dress. I thought this would help to give it a bit more stability. The sewing was easier than I thought it would be. I was extra careful when attaching the bias tape around the neck since you can see through the lace to the underside of the bias tape. I think it turned out really well. I really like the little gathered sleeves on this pattern.
My special pocket detail this time used the fuschia Heather Ross mermaid fabric. Surprisingly, I haven’t used any of this fabric before and now I’m a bit sad that I didn’t have the foresight to stash a bit more of it away for myself. Oh well. I did just order the ENTIRE new Heather Ross Far Far Away 2 collection for the shop and I won’t make that mistake again.
Navy is where it’s at right now. I have another navy dress that I’m trying to finish off. (that’s 3 navy dresses in a row!) It has a super cute detail that I’m excited to show you!
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wow! great dress. i love the idea of using lace, it’s gorgeous. the shift style is beautiful, too. i’ve been dying to make myself a shift dress for summer, i’m going to check out this book!
Great way to alter the pattern. I was not into ‘w’ at all when I picked up the book but I really like your variation. The lace yolk is beautiful.
Beautiful job with the lace! Other tips for sewing with lace: use spray starch to stiffen the lace before sewing or sandwich the lace between pieces of water soluble stabilizer while you sew the seams.
Jaw-droppingly pretty! I always thought that that print was a bit too crazy for garment sewing, but I’m rather envious right now. Amazing!
adorable!
this is stunning! what a fantastic use of lace.
as always you are inspiring
xo
that dress is super cute! (So was the one you were wearing on Sunday!)
Gorgeous lace!!! So beautiful and what a unique find. I am so jealous, wishing I had a Brimfield near me… enjoy your gorgeous dress!
The dress looks adorable! I love lace but never knew how to sew them on properly.
Lovely dress again! I have a piece of that in my stash too, wish it was big enough for a dress! I was thinking a bag, but now that I see your dress, maybe I’ll make a top. Thanks so much for all your inspiring work. I hope to visit the workroom again this fall, can’t wait!
Cheers,
Georgi
Amazing dress Karyn! Looks fantastic on you 🙂
that’s really cute! i love that added bit at the top. gives it even more pizazz.
another pretty dress. hell!! i would love to come into your workroom so you could show me how to sew so fabulous. the blue lace is such a beautiful detail. yesterday i sewed my first piece of clothing ever (for a baby though) and i was careful with the bias tape, too! 🙂 will have to practice more to sew my own dress.
That dress is beautiful! Perhaps you could start mass producing these creations for the rest of us?
Have to say I am on the edge of my seat for Far Far Away II!
How are you this cute and talented!?
Oh Karyn, this is amazing!!
Oh that plaid lace is such a special detail, the dress look lovely on you.
That dress is absolutely stunning Karyn!
wow! it is suuuuuper cute. great job.
wow, the details on this one are just stunning!
[…] made from this fabric with a little gathered sleeve, so I went back and pulled out my pattern for Dress ‘W’ from Stylish Dress book 3. Instead of cutting out a yoke, I just put the two front pattern pieces […]
[…] made from this fabric with a little gathered sleeve, so I went back and pulled out my pattern for Dress ‘W’ from Stylish Dress book 3. Instead of cutting out a yoke, I just put the two front pattern pieces […]
Beautiful! I’ve seen this fabric before but I wouldn’t have thought to use it this way..
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