I loves a wrap dress.
I'm not sure why?
Actually I am. I like skirts and tops and dresses that wrap because you can loosen them off if they get too tight. i.e If you've eaten an entire pizza.
In fact I went to a wedding yesterday and in a tactical move I wore a wrap circle skirt, which I loosened after the trio of desserts came out!!!!
This pattern is Kwik Sew k3489 and I got it during the big pattern swap. At the time I thought it was a woven dress pattern but lo and behold it arrived and it was a jersey pattern!
Although I did shorten the sleeves to 3/4 quarter length because I prefer them to full length wrap sleeves on a dress.
Luckily for me the Craft Cotton Company had sent me some samples of Stuart Hillards "kimono" jersey collection.
I love this print its my favourite in the collection and I know have three items made out of it! This wrap dress, a cardigan and a tshirt dress.
The fabric sewed up beautifully I used my over locker for most of the construction and just used my regular machine for the hems and for putting a button hole in the side to thread the ties through.
I used white thread and I really like the way it stands out against the navy blue.
Fit wise its jersey so I didn't make any changes I just sort of winged it. I might shorten the skirt by a few inches next time I make it though.
I ignored the facings that came with the pattern and just hemmed all the edges instead. I hate facings on jersey makes because I just find they flap around and they never sit flat which I find super irritating.
I also just knotted the end of the ties instead of hemming them properly. T o be honest I wasn't sure I was going to even like the dress when I was halfway through sewing it. So I did sort of rush through some of the finishing.
As it goes I LOVE the dress. Its a nice level of smart looking without being too much. The length is suitable for most situations and I just find wrap dresses really flattering. Plus as I mentioned before you can always loosen them off if they start to get uncomfortable. Ideally I'd like the make another one but I need to find another jersey that I love.
In other news!!!!
As I said we had a wedding yesterday! I wore a me made skirt and top and lil man wore a waistcoat I made.
The wedding was really really lovely and I had a great night dancing with my friends.
I've been making more sewing plans and I can't wait to get cracking. Its just a matter of finding the time!
Much Love
Frankie
xxx
You should definitely face the next one to get a super finish on the neckline. Apparently they are the most flattering dress shape for all body shapes but I am short in the body so the wrap ends up being under my bust! It is really flattering on you. Jo x
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