Generally I do like it. But there were quite a lot of tweaks to make. Originally I cut out a 14 although from the bust measure I should have been a 16! When I did a basted fitting, it was far too big and I ended up taking in 1/2" on all the side seams, so a reduction of 2" in total.
I also found the top of the sleeves stuck out quite a lot, so brought them in 5/8" on both sides. Even now the dress would look better with the sleeve top a bit tighter, but my arms might feel a little restrictive. The fabric is an 80% wool mix, with a bit of stretch, without that stretch I think the dress wouldn't have been as comfortable.
The fit on the back is quite nice. (Took in the back at the top by nearly an inch on each side). So a lot of fiddling and it's still not right. I think its really helpful to have actually worn a garment a few times before blogging about it and this time I have. For some reason the bust seems to ride up and I have to pull it down. Possibly needed an fba for a little more room there. This also mean that the neck rises higher and as I've got older I find I can't stand necklines resting on my neck! Even with all this I do rather like the shape of this dress! Another time I would; lower the neck line, do a 1" fba (but then might need to take out more at the sides). Despite all this I think its a nice shape and I do love a dress which looks really sensible under my jacket and has a little more to say when I take the jacket off!
This has now crept into my SWAP (sewing with a plan), bit of a cheat really as I stood in the shop for 5 minutes planning it would go with the other items. So here it is with my cashmere jacket (you can see here what I meant about the neckline).
Though I'm far more likely to wear it with my Vogue 7975 Linton Tweed jacket.
It's still a cute dress and I am sure you will nail the fit on the second go. Really like the shoulder detail: I need to give this trend a go!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress! You look stunning :)
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