Tuesday, July 24, 2012

New Look 6803


 

I picked out this pattern (and the fabric) last summer because I was drawn to the simple, summery, cool and comfortable style of the dress.  I almost finished it last summer but got discouraged because I thought the dress  looked like a sack.
A few days ago I found the dress in a UFO pile and decided to finish it.
 
The dress has a cute pleated neckline, but I found that the pleats cause a balloon of fabric right in front. Yuck. A belt does help, but yet the pouf is still there. My fabric is a soft cotton madras, so I know it's not the fabric's fault.



yep, a sack

The dress sizing is big. Really. Big. So I took in the sides and took them in some more. Well, you know if you take in a pullover dress too much then the silly thing will be impossible to put on. I took this into consideration and made an opening in the back seam. The button loop was made by finger-crocheting a chain from 6 strands of thread. 
 



With the modifications made, I ended up with a dress that I will wear. I still do not like how the front of the dress poufs out, however, with a belt, the dress is almost cute. 

worn with a belt 


with self-fabric sash



21 comments:

  1. It's very cute! I think you think it's poufier than it really is! :)

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  2. So cute and very summery! I love the colors!

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  3. It looks lovely on you!

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  4. It looks great on you, Ruth! I like it with the sash best.

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  5. Very nice dress. Love the colors too.

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  6. Very cute! You can't notice the pouf, and the fabric is adorable.

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  7. Great job finishing your dress (and fixing it to your liking). I think it is adorable on you.

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  8. Just darling and so are you!

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  9. I really like the dress on you. Cotton madras was a great choice for this pattern, and I can just imagine how comfy it is to wear.

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  10. That is very cute! I think the print suits the dress style very well. Don't think I could wear it as I have all the curves of a plank of wood...but it looks great on you!

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  11. It's a cute dress and perfect for summer! Love the color of the plaid.:)

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  12. Not 'almost cute' - really cute ! It looks so nice and cool for the hot summer weather.

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  13. Definitely wear this; it is not as poufy as you feel that it is. I know the feeling though; I've made things that I will not wear because of that.

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  14. Very cute! I like it with the contrasting belt - very Summery!

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  15. It's so cute! What a great summer dress!!

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  16. I wish i could have this :)
    -Kalika
    vkalika.blogspot.in

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  17. hi im new here i think its the pattern the last photo with cardigan looks nice but if your flat chested like me that material accentuates it, b/c its so soft next time prob pick a stiffer fabric and remember to alter the bust to fix your frame v necks do better for me b/c im flat. those fabrics have no shame

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  19. Love it! The colour is great and the cut is really nice and simple. I would love to make one for myself.
    Mia

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  20. Cute dress! I don't think sack or poofy. I love it with the sweater, too. Nice job!
    lesly

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