May 06, 2013

Sew: New Look 6000 in Metallic Snake Print


Metallic snake print fabric? Yes, please!! Well that's what I said in Clegs one day when I went to buy a zip. The student in front of me was getting samples of a range of fabrics and one of them was a metallic gold and black snake print jacquard. When it was my turn, I bought my zip.... and 1.5m of this fabulous fabric.

 
 
I knew that I would make this pattern again. My first two dresses are in high rotation for my work wardrobe. The are comfortable and stylish. I made this version exactly the same as the others, including the swayback adjustment and grading the size 16 out to a size 18 at the waist and hips. I probably should have gone a smidge larger as this fabric has no give whatsoever and is a little tight. Lucky I've been allowed to start running again!
 



I love the pleated sleeves.



The fabric had a stripe in the print, so I carefully matched the stripe across the zip and at the side seam. The dress is lined with black goldliner lining.






Project Details
Pattern: New Look 6000, view A, size 16-18
Fabric: Snake print metallic jacquard and black goldliner from Clegs
Alterations: Size 16 at bust & shoulders graded to a size 18 at waist & hips, 4cm sway back adjustment, 3cm total removed from centre back neckline, lengthened 10cm (4cm hem)






I'm pretty happy with my new dress. I just love this style dress for work. I might have to make a few more!!

L x

7 comments:

  1. You look so good in animal/ snake prints Leith! It's a very polished look for work. Love your earrings- where are they from?

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    1. Thanks Kat! Those earrings are my favourite. They're from Dinosaur Designs. I picked them up from the outlet on our trip to Sydney for the meet up.

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  2. Whoa girl, that is hot. LOve the print. Love the dress pattern. Love the fit (doesnt look tight from where I'm sitting...just don't sit down? ;)

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  3. You have great attention to detail. Beautifully made.

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  4. This looks smashing- I would never had thought a snake print with this dress but it totally works!

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  5. I love this pattern too - it's such a classic shape. I love the print you've chosen too - possibly the only way to make snake print work appropriate?

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  6. It seems like everything you make I like more than the last! The dress looks fantastic on you!

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