I cut out this sweater knit a few weeks ago but hadn't had time to make it up yet. With our weather turning more fall like, I've been wanting a few dresses like this one: easy to wear, cute, can be warmed up with tights and boots and even a jacket. SPR is also having a sweater knit contest and I am entering this dress in that as well!
This is a Cynthia Rowley pattern for Simplicity.
What drew me to it are those darling little sleeve vents. Aren't they cute? Well, you can see from my finished dress that even though I cut those out with the intention of making them, I didn't like how they looked in my fabric nor did I like where they landed on my arm.
This dress can be sewn up in an hour and with only four/five pieces to cut, the entire thing from start to finish is an afternoon/evening project.
My alterations are simple: FBA and swayback adjustment.
I love this dress and can't wait to wear it! Pick a fun fabric and this dress will shine!
Thanks for reading!
Sue
This will be a great dress to take you into the fall (Autumn) weather. I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean!!!
DeleteThat is a great dress! I love the fabric and your accessories are great. Good luck in the jacket contest!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann! I appreciate your kind words!
DeleteGorgeous. I really love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteI did make this up with the crazy sleeves and while I love the detail, it does not hit in the right place on my arm. Boo!
Thanks Nakisha! I might have to try those sleeves again, they are just too cute! Maybe if I make the slits smaller?
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