Just a quick post to show you a dress I just finished. It's out-of-print
McCalls 5975, made out navy doubleknit (from my stash; can't remember where I bought it) and medium-weight cotton stripe jersey from Mood. Hits mid-knee, slim-fitting and is
very flattering to wear. I may wear it to our annual Father's Day buffet on Sunday, and if I do I'll post some photos.
My inspiration for this dress:
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| Michelle Obama in colorblocked dresses. (AP images) |
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| I took a separating zipper and made it into an exposed zipper. You may be able to see in this photo how I used a bit of navy grosgrain ribbon to finish off the exposed zipper tapes at the bottom of the zipper. |
Other sewing details:
- I lined the bodice with a lightweight navy poly jersey. The pattern calls for facings at the neck and armscyes.
- The most time-consuming part of construction was matching the stripes at the seams. I basted the seams first then slowly stitched.
- Everything else was pretty straightforward.
I like this dress a lot, but would like it even more if I had Michelle Obama's slim arms and legs!
36 comments:
Oh I L-O-V-E this dress and the fabric choices. So I want to use an exposed zipper but was perplexed about how to manage the bottom! Thanks for the grosgrain tip! Any other specifics about the zipper application that you think would be useful??? THANKS MEG!
Oh, that's lovely!
Great dress. I too would like Mrs. Obama's trim and fit arms!
Very pretty dress, the fabric is fantastic. Navy and white, so classic and chic. The excposed zipper is another great idea.
Lovely dress. The stripe alignment AND exposed zipper look perfect. Bravo!
Great dress! Love the colors
Wow, gorgeous dress. Can't wait to see it on you. I have mistakenly bought separating zippers to use as exposed zippers. How do you get them to stop separating?
Lindsay T you've done it again! You've made something that is *just* your style. I love the whole preppy Hampton's vibe you exude. So so classy :)
stunning!
Oh, this dress is so chic and stylish and I know it's going to look fabulous on you (even if you don't have Mrs O's wonderful limbs!)
This is a "smart" looking dress, casual but slick. Thanks for pointing out your trick with the ribbon on the end of the zipper. MO's arms are pretty amazing.
Love it!
Glad you like this dress! I will do a post on exposed zippers soon. They are easier than you think.
very pretty!
Looks great, love the color combo. I think color block dresses must be in the air this week, I am working on two right now.
What a great dress! And please, please take a picture of you wearing it.
Linday, I love the dress, it's darling. Can you tell me about the belt? Did you make that or is it RTW? I like the trick on the zipper, I've done this trick with self-fabric. But your dress I'm sure will be a hit. Congrats on a wonderful job, well done!
MB@YarnUiPhoneApp, the belt is cotton woven (nautical) by American Living (Ralph Lauren brand) for JCPenney. I think it on sale for less than $10!
I love color blocked dresses - and absolutely love your choice of fabrics!! Great job!!
Fabulous dress and what you did with that zipper!
Really cute dress, love what you did with the zipper.
Very nice dress! I'm looking forward to the post on exposed zippers!
It's a great dress. A picture on you would be lovely.
So cute and chic! I love the stripes! :]
Smart dress. Stripes of a great way of wearing a print that isn't a print aren't they?
Excellent use of fabric. Smart, smart, smart dress. Michelle Obama dresses so beautifully, your inspiration source is flawless. I love her muscular arms. Woaw ! Ok, I want to see you in it now.
I'm sure your arms are slender and toned quite well enough to look beautiful in this dress! You will be a fabulous First Lady of New York Garment District!
You are sewing up a storm lately! Love this classy dress. The color scheme is sophisticated but it is also fun.
Love it - classic, yet up to date and very summer!
love the exposed zipper! very nice dress for summer. enjoy it!!
WOW! A great dress for you!
Such a terrific dress! I LOVE it! It really has that modern retro vibe to it.
This is a perfect wear-to-work dress for summer. Great exposed zipper detail.
Wow!...executed to perfection...beautiful design choice...thanks for glimpse!
I love that it's colorblocking with a stripe--makes it more interesting, IMO!
How very special. I like the color blocking and the fabrics you chose for it.
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