Wednesday 9 July 2014

The Camodress (Simplicity #2406)

Hi all!

All the while I was working on the fiddly playsuit, I was longing to start something else... I know, not a sign of focus or determination. But then again, doing something else, make you come back stronger and with fresh eyes :)

AND A NEW DRESS!





This is Cynthia Rowley's design for Simplicity #2406.
I made view B in a size 12. Following the size guide, I was supposed to make a 14. But when checking the finished garment measurement on the pattern pieces, I noticed it allowed for 6" of ease and then promptly cut a size down. This dress is sack-like enough as is, thank you.





The dress has cutout sleeves, side seam pockets, and a self sash. It also has gathering at the front and back neck line. Zipper in the back is optional, but I decided against it... You know, to add some oooh la la :)



Practical pockets!




Sewing instructions were straight forward, and I really enjoyed making this. It is not fitted, so no need for nail biting and hairpulling during the process, which was nice!

Everytime I make something, I try to learn a new skill, or perfect one I have already tried. This time I learned how to make a lovely thread loop for the button closing in the neck, using this tutorial. It came out just the way I wanted it to, and is such a lovely handmade touch.


Thread loop.



The fabric is a flowy printed viscose.  The tag stated army camo print, hence the name for my dress. I am not exactly sure what you could possibly camoflague yourself amongst in this print, but nevermind! I like it!!
It was very nice to work with, although it wanted to shift around a bit. It is also nice to wear, and has such lovely drape.


Inside front.


Constructing the self faced sleeves was the most fun part, it is a clever design, and looks really good both outside and in. There is also a neck and back facing that gives the dress an easy clean finish.


Inside back.

The casual look :)



The self sash disappears a bit in my print, but is nice for casual wear. I dressed it up a bit with a wide purchased belt, but it is also nice without any belt at all. It all depends on what you like :)









Open back.
Underwear might be an issue here...




Looks cool without sash too, I think!


If I am to be critical of my dress, I would have wanted it to be a tad longer. When cinched, it is a bit short for my liking. It also billows terribly in the back when I wear a belt with it, and it looks weird sometimes from the side. The hem is also sometimes uneven because of the belt, so a check in the mirror is a good idea if one is picky :)







So that's my instant gratification project! I think I should do more of these.
Oh wait; I have! I also made a 60s dress! More on that later ;)



8 comments:

  1. Wow! This looks great! I love the back slit-- very modern and sexy. We can all be highly critical of what we make but I think sometimes the only person who sees all the flaws is the maker (only because you want to get better, right?). I love your dress.

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  2. Oh la la! Great dress Siri! Totally sexy looking. Sometimes you need to sew up something gratifying in order to keep on trudging on a different project :)

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  3. Very nice! I love the fabric! The black belt is a perfect addition to the dress!

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  4. That dress is so nice to wear it in hot days ... I think the hem is fine ... it looks so sexy and elegant at the same time, a winner! I can not wait to see more about your 60s dress ...

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  5. This style really suits you. I'm glad to see you have your sewing mojo back!

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  6. The more projects on this pattern I see, the more I want to make it. It's such a perfect summer dress! Love your choice of fabric, beautiful dress!

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  7. I love this outfit, and it looks great in the black/white :) It's about zero degrees here in Tasmania - so hard to think about scant summery outfits, but I think my teenage daughter would love this.

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