Saturday, September 18, 2010

Loveliness Dress (Ottobre 2/10 #16)


Loveliness Dress
Originally uploaded by l3designs

I needed a dress for my cousins wedding. I made this dress using a lightweight poly and lined it with a thicker weight poly (same fabric as the sash).

The dress has a side zipper, so I took out the centre back seam. I also changed the lining to remove the darts to take the bulk out of the waist.  I interfaced the bodice with some broadcloth as I didn't want to use fusible. I made a sash style belt instead of the one included in the pattern.

I made the following pattern modifications for fit:
  • lengthened bodice (for a long torso)
  • shortened above bust point on front
  • shortened skirt (I'd lengthened the bodice...)
  • tweaked dart fit

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