I absolutely love this dress. It is so comfortable. I teach and need clothes to fit and move well. This is the second dress I have made from this pattern. This time I used the collar and sleeves with cuffs option. I like this variation especially with a stretchy cami underneath. I made the sleeveless version earlier this past summer in a blue and white paisley knit.
This dress was very easy to put together. I just got a serger last spring. I highly recommend getting one if you don't have one already.I have a Bernina which I think can really do it all. However, do like the finished look and construction when using my serger.
I bought nicer fabric from Emma One Sock this time. It is really nice quality, washed and retained it's body really well. I chose the color pink because the W magazine in July forcasted pink being a big color this fall. I actually was going to enter the mini-wardrobe contest on Patterns Review that ended in August and this was part of the ensemble. Unfortunately life interrupted my plans as usual. Between family obligations, teaching ESL students this summer, and getting ready for school in the fall, I couldn't quite make the deadline. However, I am not one to quit. I finished the bloody ensemble and will post the rest of it in the days to come. I just have to get my sons or hubby to take the photos of the garments for me!
The Cristine Jonson pattern is so easy to follow and sews up nicely. I know there is a Vogue pattern that is similar to this. But I prefer no seam lines down my back. This dress just has seams that run down the sides only. It is self faced on the top. I made the ties extra long around the waist. So the ties go around my waist several times. I also love this dress because it looks great on a variety of body shapes. There is one more variation I am going to try. I already have the fabric purchased from Jane's Fabric in La Jolla, CA. The have a fab collection of buttons and designer fabrics. Shopping in La Jolla is like a vacation too. There are cute shops up and down the main street, and when you get hungry there are many fabulous restaurants to pick from!
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