I can’t begin to tell you how much I love fall and making cool weather clothes. If I could get away with wearing wool dresses and coats year round, I would.
Because I hadn’t made or worn a fitted dress in what seems like forever, I knew when I snagged this plaid wool just what I had in store. This is a great wool perfect for dresses and skirts because of the 2-way stretch. It sews nicely and irons easily.
The dress was lined with a silk charmeuse which is a fabric I use frequently to line fitted pieces. It’s comfortable and doesn’t change the fit.
How I made the dress:
Used the bodice of McCalls 5927 with the following alterations:
-Created an mock collar/neck tie by cutting 2 pieces of fabric 8″x25″ fold the fabric in half attaching one end to each side of the neck meeting in the back and connecting with a slide closure. The front hangs down and ties
-Added a 4.5″ wrist cuff
-Attached a self drafted skirt with a back slit.
-Added an exposed zipper
This look can be achieved by using the same pattern and removing the pockets to get a more structured fit. You can also make it even easier and create an oversized faux bow by cutting 1 piece of fabric 8’x50″, tie a bow and secure the bow to the neck of the dress.
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Fabulous dress! Wow! I love the modern version of a vintage style dress. Perfect for autumn.
Very lovely dress! The sleeves fit really well and I really like the cuff addition. I hope you get a couple wears well out of it!
Thank you, I hope to as well.
I love this dress do you know where I can get it?
It’s a DIY so If you sew or know someone who sews, they can make it for you.
Love it!!!
I absolutely love this dress! You did such a great job and you look beautiful!
Magnifique robe!! Quel travail! Elégante, sexy, moderne!!! Bravo! Je ne sais pas encore modifier un patron mais j’ai hâte! Est-ce difficile?
Kaaloucha
ps: i’m writing from France, near Paris! I’ve just said that your dress is amazing, sexy and modern! I sew but i don’t know how to modify a pattern…not yet but i hope icould do it soon!!!! I’m trying hard to get as much time as possible to sew! 😉
You are just amazing! I love how you made your little girl a matching dress too!!
This dress is da bomb on you. And your child’s matching smock is adorable. Way to go!
Love IT 🙂 …..You Lil’Lady is sumtin else….
It’s so cute, how your compliment your daughter with a an outfit with matching patterns/fabric.
Thank you Sheila
Hello,
I love all of your work! I am hoping to recreate this look with a half length sleeve for the spring. I always have a hard time knowing what material to use. I want it to stretch and fit in the same ways your wool dress does. What fabric would you suggest?
Thank you!
Thank you so much
I would use a stretch medium weight wool. It provides stability, keeps it’s shape and provides a bit of stretch for easy wearability.
Ma’am and again I say, Ma’am! I am brand new to sewing and am a little intimidated by the machine I just ordered, but your fashions give me life. You and your daughter have become by lighthouse as I venture into this sea. I look forward to learning and making (w/prayers, tears and wine) some of your pieces.
Thank you!!
Tonia
LOL thank you Tonia. Just remember to keep going even when you horribly butcher a great piece of fabric and want to slide your machine into the back of your closet.
It`s just fantastic!
Thank you so much
Great dress! Is this one of your patterns? please advise so I can purchase it. Thanks
Thank you, no it’s not my pattern.