January 05, 2014

Sew: Tessuti Eva Dress


Happy New Year everyone! I've been a bit quiet on the blog front lately (not so quiet on Instagram) which has been due to a combination of holidays, Christmas and one mega dose of the lurgy. Things are slowly getting back to normal. We got home from Queensland yesterday, the fridge was re-stocked today, I got my bake on and the kids haven't eaten chips today. Yes, things a back to normal.

I hope you all had a lovely festive season. We spent time in Queensland with our friends and family. I got to meet my new niece and we stayed at the coast for a few days to wrap up our holiday. Despite all that fun, it sure is good to be home. Back to work tomorrow...

I've been reading everyone's wrap ups of 2013 and I'm keen to do my own. It will just be very late. Over the next week or so, I'm going to show you my handmade Christmas gifts. I had such a fabulous time making the gifts and they were all very much appreciated. More on my handmade gifts later in the week.

My first post of 2014 is all about me. I made myself a Tessuti Eva dress for my Christmas Day dress. I'm completely sold on this style for an easy and stylish dress for hot summer days. I love the lantern shaped skirt.


The dress came together beautifully except for the pockets. I had great issues with the instructions for the pockets. I should have done the pockets like I usually do but I was at Sewjourn and probably talking too much. I never thought I actually followed sewing pattern instructions but apparently I do. They are such simple pockets so I don't know how I managed to stuff them up. I had to unpick and go back and then re-do them my own way. Other than that, it was a quick and simple make.


I love the colour and look of the fabric. I'm really enjoying wearing blue at the moment. The fabric can get a little scratchy due to the metal content but it's not a big issue. This dress is perfect for travelling as you don't have to worry about wrinkles or crinkles!

I made a size L and took the side seams in an extra 1cm from my waist up.



Project Details
Pattern: Tessuti Eva Dress, size L (graded in 1cm at armholes)
Fabric: Ocean Ripple from Tessuti

I'm really enjoying the Tessuti patterns lately. I've got a few in the stash that I'm planning to sew up soon. I like the relaxed fit and modern look of their patterns. Love your work Colette!

All in all, a fabulous dress that will get a lot of wear. If I wasn't on a severe fabric ban, I would buy more fabric for another...

L x


15 comments:

  1. Beautiful dress. I love the look of the Eva dress, but I simply justify making another summer dress for myself right now ;-(

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    1. Thanks Debbie! You've been making some great stuff lately. L x

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  2. Your dress looks fantastic. I have this pattern too and found I also had to take it in around the armholes.

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    1. Thanks Anna. It is my most common adjustment. Glad that it's an easy one!

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  3. Love it. I especially like the blue with the acid yellow necklace. Such a great dress!

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  4. This fabric is just so great. Perfect with the pattern and of course the necklace.

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  5. Looks like a lovely cool and comfortable dress for summer.

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  6. Looks even better on you than hanging on the wall at Sewjourn Leith! Glad that you are fully recovered and can show off the goodness of the Eva dress to its best. And if you need fabric, I believe that I have a stash.

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    1. Thanks Lara! And thanks for caring for me. I'd love to browse your stash one day. I do believe I have enough fabric to keep me going for months (if not years)!!

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  7. It looks so comfy and relaxed but not underdressed at the same time. Nice colour on you too :)

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  8. Another Xmas Day Eva dress - I wore mine too - great for the weather! Your version looks great and I love your necklace too!

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  9. Happy New Year to you :) And way to go kick starting off with a gorgeous dress. Whilst I WISH I could pull this style off (we can't have it all, can we?) you look amazing in it. Perfect fabric choice for it, too. Looking lovely :)

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  10. i LOVE this dress! The fabric is fantastic...I think (with time) I might be able to rustle up this dress without (too many) tears.

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