Then DH advised me we are off to the annual convention for his business and we have a fancy dress night (dress as someone famous) and the Gala dinner to attend.
I soon realized that when I printed off this pattern I hadn't checked the print size box so the pattern wasn't a true size 32 so I started with my TNT dress Simplicity 2648 and changed this pattern by:
- Straightened the shoulders (the forward shoulder adjustment didn't work with this style).
- Joined the back bodice and skirt together at the waist and made a full back piece on the fold.
- Took out a further .5cm (2/8") sway back adjustment.
- Reduced the length of the back darts at the top by 2.5cm (1").
- Moved the zip to the left side seam.
- Took a .8cm (3/8") gaposis tuck out of the back neck band.
- Drafted an all-in-one facing for the neck line and armholes.
For the back neck pieces I used Textureweft and fused it with two layers making sure that I had the grain lines going in opposite directions and I fused the top of the back point.
Construction
As I wanted a clean finish on the neckline and back sections I used the information in the Singer Sewing Book dated 1969.
The rest of the dress was was straightforward and of course the lining has a lace edge.
For the Gala dinner (they tend to be rather low key).
and for the Fancy Dress:
I have a number of garments planned but the next project is to work on the Jean-ius course with Kenneth King through Craftsy using a pair of Levis 550 that I love the fit of.
15 comments:
So cute! And how perfect for the Fancy Dress party. :D
Fabulous Sharon, perfect for the party and for other occasions too. You did a great job with the Audrey styling.
Fantastic - you look like you are ready for breakfast at Tiffany's. Smashing job as usual.
Lovely, lovely dress! Not only do you have a dress for a Fancy Dress party, but also for many other occasions afterwards. Beautiful.
That is such a beautiful LBD. Obviously you can dress it up or down, and it's perfect either way.
You look marvelous- Love your tiara darling!
so wonderful sharon!!!great job and the jeans class looks really interesting too:) Darby
Don't be surprised if Audrey calls to borrow that dress. It's very "her" ...and "you"! Particularly like the back shoulder detail.
Oh, it's lovely, Sharon! I particularly like the pop of orange necklace, too. I bought a length of fabric last week that would be great in this pattern, so you may see me wearing one come summer!
An absolutely gorgeous dress. And I uber-love the Audrey dress-up version! this looks like a great dress for many many occasions :)
Love your dress and the fancy dress gala sounds like a lot of fun.
Love your blog! I too purchased the Kenneth King jean class. Waiting for a really cold day next winter to work on it.
I hope you are going to wear that crown at Guild on Saturday. Lovely dress.
I love your blog - it's great to see an Aussie blogger who is also in the ASG. I'm in an ASG group in melbourne. I'd love to hear how you go with Jeanius.
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