It's still in progress. It totally needs the belt on me. Trust me (or dig around my twitter photos and you'll see what it looks like without the belt). There is a pattern for an obi-type belt with piping but maybe I'll just use the purchased belt I have. I mean, I love piping, but this belt works really well with this dress!
Ok, what do you think, should it have a split sort of v-neck like below...
Or a floppy folded-over "collar" (one of the views actually has buttons sewn on to this folded-over neckline):
Here is a close-up view:
Here's the side view.
And if you enjoy construction photos, here are some truly in-progress shots:
The points of the V's matching:
the front:
the back:
Currently, the darts are not the same length, ha ha! Not totally sure how that happened as I was pretty careful with transferring the darts.
As you can see, there's a lot of matching going on--matching the points of the V's in the front then matching with the CF pleat, matching the darts in the back, even matching on the side seam at the horizontal waist line (no pic of that). I used Amanda's trick from her invisible zipper tutorial where she just sews the area where the match is to occur, checks it, then if it isn't lining up, just rips out the stitching in that area (as opposed to sewing the whole seam, finding out the seams aren't matching, and ripping out the whole seam). So smart, and such a time saver!
This dress is supposed to have a zipper but since I used a double knit, I didn't insert one and am able to get it over my head. (The pattern is meant for a woven...but saw that at least one other person used a double knit without serious consequences...)
So, I still need to :
- install facings and decide on V neck or folded over collar?
- sleeveless or cap sleeves?
- fix the uneven back dart length
- hem
Be well and good night!
I vote for the slit at the neck. It just looks more elegant on you, although both looks are very sleek! Great job with all the seam matching.
ReplyDeleteI vote for the slit at the neck as well. Looks good - nice jobs with the Vs!
ReplyDeleteI also have this pattern, but am really not sure about a bust adjustment for this one. Any thoughts?
ReplyDeleteI prefer the slit but to me it looks a bit high on you. Love your dress so far. It looks great. Very flattering.
ReplyDeleteLove this dress on you. I too like the slit neck.
ReplyDeleteThe slit v neck looks very attractive on you.
ReplyDeleteI actually like the foldover myself. Such a cute dress on you! Love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI vote for the folded over collar -
ReplyDeleteit seems to reflect the elegant V-seams of the lower bodice.
cute dress!
Pretty dress! I vote for the split neck. Enjoy wearing that. It becomes you. In your previous post, you mentioned KenKen. I had no idea what it was, so I looked it up. I didn't even understand the rules of play! Not only are you a cutie pie, but a smarty-pants as well!
ReplyDeleteI like the open V at the neck. It helps repeat the V pleats on the bodice.
ReplyDeleteAs for cap sleeves or sleeveless...either would work well.
I was just looking at this pattern the other day! I am sooo glad you are sewing it, your progress looks great so far!
ReplyDeleteI too think the split neck works well. And I think you could go sleeveless or cap sleeves, both would look nice. Happy sewing!
Oh the folded over neckline opens up your neck-I prefer it strongly. Enjoying your blog immensely-thank you!
ReplyDeleteI vote for the split neck and agree with KC - I reckon it is more chic. Lovely dress either way.
ReplyDeleteI like the slit style and agree that it looks a little high on your neck. I *must* try this dress. Soon. Maybe. Eventually? Oy vey!
ReplyDeleteI like the split neckline folded, it elongates your neck. Try it with the buttons and see what you think. Either way it is a very pretty dress on you!
ReplyDeleteMake it both ways - just add a button and a little loop for if you want the v or leave open if not. I think it looks good either way. If you wanted to wear a fitted long sleeve shirt under it (like a jumper) it would good open but closed looks nice with the dress alone.
ReplyDeleteCap sleeves and fold-over collar, but I would bring the V down a bit more!
ReplyDeleteI vote for the split neck. But before you finalize it, consider lowering the top of the V area down about 1/2" on both sides of the split. Like a couple others said, it's a little too high on you. Hopefully, you can easily grade it down a bit lower.
ReplyDeleteVery cool dress and nice job with matching it all up.
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The open V leaves room for accessories.... a nice necklace, maybe. The dress looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI just got home from the store, where I picked up this pattern (inspired by you and Elizabeth) and I saw you on New Look's Facebook page!! How awesome! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYour dress is looking fantastic Kyle. Beautiful job matching all the seam lines. I like the slit as opposed to the collar look and I vote for cap sleeves. No matter which way you go this is going to be a fabulous dress!
ReplyDeleteI like the split neck! the details are lovely! and thanks for the twin needle tutorial! I have my serger working...finally. almost ready for knits.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dress! I like it with the collar flipped down just like in the second pic, without buttons. It's very flattering, with that beautiful folding down the front.
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