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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: datcat23 on February 09, 2019, 02:47:40 AM
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I decided that I wanted a simple, straight bodice dress. While my self drafted shirt dress is lovely, I feel that something simpler is in order. Not wanting to go through the whole drafting process again, I decided to give Bootstrap Fashion custom patterns a go. I have one of their knit patterns, and it is a staple for winter tunics.
I went with the V-Neck Pleated Skirt Dress With Pockets, entering my measurements to get a custom fit pattern. I am thick through the waist, big busted (and they are a bit low slung), petite, and short waisted. I have found out the hard way, that while can measure others properly, I obviously don't measure myself the right way. After deciding to not "leap in" with my good fabric and doing this muslin, I discovered that the waistline on this dress was as least 2 inches too big. (see the pinned out extra width).
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7878/39989450303_aef25050ab_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23VJon6)Adjusted waist (https://flic.kr/p/23VJon6) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
That being said, I actually quite liked the fit across the shoulders, bust point and the back. I decided on putting a 1in dart between the main dart and the side seam (pretty much where I pinned out the bulk). Went back to the sewing room, laid out the dress, and proceeded to draw up and stitch in a basic dart ..... yep, in the back. So, tried on, decided it could do with a bit more, so also put the darts into the front. I have transferred these changes to the pattern, putting the extra dart on the front, but just increasing the main dart on the back. I will have to adjust the skirt panels, but they are a straight rectangle, so shouldn't be a problem. I used a dress zip, because I didn't have an invisible, but will do it properly next time.
Finished bodice
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4868/47032315981_518d9ac108_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eE5UXF)Floral - muslin (https://flic.kr/p/2eE5UXF) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
Dress
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4815/46308268994_23e5a773b8_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dy6Z1W)Floral - muslin (https://flic.kr/p/2dy6Z1W) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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That does look a good fit... nice summery fabric.
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Lovely dress @datcat23, and an excellent fit - looking forward to the 'real' version :)
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Beautiful dress, the fit looks perfect.