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Title: Style advice needed please
Post by: sewingj on March 21, 2017, 08:15:22 AM
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Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: UttaRetch on March 21, 2017, 09:07:23 AM
My initial thought was something like this

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JXtRKf1235I/WFAoNBJSPYI/AAAAAAABeag/TwfMPehm1y0fEzDQaONPkTlj7C0-6dlgACLcB/s640/1-IMG_9621.JPG)

The shape is simple, but having the bell sleeves would add interest.
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Vegegrow on March 21, 2017, 09:26:30 AM
it might be helpful to see the fabric... can you do a picture or link
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Francesca on March 21, 2017, 10:12:52 AM
My initial thought was something like this

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The shape is simple, but having the bell sleeves would add interest.

That is really interesting, love it! Though personally I would raise the sleeves so the bell stars just below the elbow and ends at bracelet length, I think it's a more flattering sleeve length and nice to show off the wrist.

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0225/9227/products/V9123_full_2.jpg?v=1439410116)

Vogue 9123?
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Francesca on March 21, 2017, 10:20:38 AM
Some more ideas:

(http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/images/2014/CATHERINE-DRESS.jpg)

Style Arc Catherine

(http://i.imgur.com/CKB7SyMl.jpg)

Vogue 8787
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: BrendaP on March 21, 2017, 11:05:17 AM
I'm 5' 6", pattern size 16 on top, no defined waist, plus a tummy and bingo wings!

IMO straight skirts just emphasise the tummy, flared skirts are much better.
I have made this a couple of times and been pleased with it. 
(https://butterick.mccall.com/sites/default/files/styles/p_l/public/products/b6018/B6018_a.jpg?itok=5-paAblC)
I have also hacked the circular skirt of the walkaway dress (front cut on fold and side or back zip) and it's worked well.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTgwWDk4MA==/z/MWIAAOSw44BYGHtq/$_57.JPG?set_id=880000500F)

I like the bell sleeves on the Vogue dress above, but do you really want long sleeves in a summer dress?
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 21, 2017, 11:34:04 AM
I think smart pants would qualify as party wear? And have the advantage of being long which was your preference. What about this? http://www.sewdirect.com/acatalog/Vogue-V1538.html (http://www.sewdirect.com/acatalog/Vogue-V1538.html)
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Catllar on March 21, 2017, 13:06:24 PM
My initial thought was something like this

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JXtRKf1235I/WFAoNBJSPYI/AAAAAAABeag/TwfMPehm1y0fEzDQaONPkTlj7C0-6dlgACLcB/s640/1-IMG_9621.JPG)

The shape is simple, but having the bell sleeves would add interest.

Don't you think they should be a tad shorter?
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: sewingj on March 21, 2017, 15:37:21 PM
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Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: SingingSinger on March 21, 2017, 15:55:53 PM
You've described my body type! I find the fit and flare style works well for me and I've made this dress lots of times (well four anyway). View A worked really well for a posh do.

New Look 6391 https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/nl6391-misses-dresses#.WNFMUfnyjDc (https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/nl6391-misses-dresses#.WNFMUfnyjDc)
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: UttaRetch on March 21, 2017, 16:50:42 PM
Don't you think they should be a tad shorter?

It was more the shape of the dress.  The bell sleeves could be any length.
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: sewingj on March 21, 2017, 16:59:01 PM
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Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: SingingSinger on March 21, 2017, 17:04:04 PM
p.s. SingerSinger - the posh party is in Warwickshire - are you coming too?

Oooh, am I invited? ;) I've got a frock, lol.  :frock:
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Morgan on March 21, 2017, 19:19:46 PM
Here's a styling idea for one of those patterns https://www.johnlewis.com/whistles-regina-lace-and-crepe-dress-navy/p3157931

Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: sewingj on March 21, 2017, 20:06:11 PM
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Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Vegegrow on March 21, 2017, 20:11:38 PM
Here's a styling idea for one of those patterns https://www.johnlewis.com/whistles-regina-lace-and-crepe-dress-navy/p3157931
OOhh that's nice Morgan
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: SingingSinger on March 21, 2017, 20:11:58 PM
Oooh, that looks nice in a print, sewingj. I've been trying to find a pic of mine. It was on the TSF gallery but I can only find a slightly fuzzy pic at the moment.
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Catllar on March 21, 2017, 20:27:36 PM
It was more the shape of the dress.  The bell sleeves could be any length.

Fair enough!
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Greybird on March 22, 2017, 16:02:36 PM
I also have similar shape issues. I made this one:

ww.sewdirect.com/acatalog/Vogue-V8871.html

in the cap sleeved version and it was very easy. Wouldn't be too difficult to extend the sleeves I don't think. It has been very wearable.
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: UttaRetch on March 24, 2017, 08:10:45 AM
(https://sewdirect.com/acatalog/V8871.gif)

Vogue 8871 (https://sewdirect.com/acatalog/Vogue-V8871.html)
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: Greybird on March 24, 2017, 14:12:46 PM
Thank you U-Retch. I haven't figured out how to do that yet!
Title: Re: Style advice needed please
Post by: sewmuchmore on March 29, 2017, 18:37:04 PM
(https://sewdirect.com/acatalog/V8871.gif)

Vogue 8871 (https://sewdirect.com/acatalog/Vogue-V8871.html)

I have made this dress a couple of times, it is designed for 2 way stretch fabrics so very quick and easy to make up with the overlocker.