February 07, 2014

Sew: Black Mission Maxi



Better late than never, right?! I made this Mission Maxi way back in December at Sewjourn and I'm only just getting around to posting it. The first lot of photos were horrible. Black is extremely difficult to photograph, particularly in bright sunlight. 

This dress hasn't been the firm wardrobe favourite I was hoping it would be. I love the style and simplicity of it but don't wear it as much as I thought I would. Probably because it's been too hot. It was 37 degrees today and I did find all that fabric around my legs gets a bit hot. I find myself pulling the fabric up when I sit down. Probably not the best look. It will be perfect when the weather cools down a bit. I gravitate towards my striped maxi much more than this black Mission Maxi. 


I made a size 18 but graded it out from the waist down. I really didn't want it to be tight across my hips and stomach, preferring it to skim over these areas. The length is as per the pattern which may be too long for shorter people. I'm 178cm and it touches my feet.


The fabric is my favourite jersey from Tessuti. I could buy it in every colour! The composition doesn't pill or go fluffy or dull and it handles copious amounts of washing really well.

Project Details
Pattern: Jamie Christina Mission Maxi, view A, size 18
Fabric: Black Orbit jersey from Tessuti Melbourne
Alterations: 4cm sway back adjustment, graded out 1cm from waist down



I still want to use this pattern again but plan to shorten it to just below the knee. Altering the back straps will also make it much more wearable. I do love a jersey dress!

L x

20 comments:

  1. I love a jersey maxi...one day I'll be able sew one...ONE DAY! Perhaps you could make it a sort of high/low hemline -- so if it's higher at the front you wont' feel so hot about the legs???

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  2. This looks super! And it will get cooler one day :)

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  3. The back neckline and armholes are a lovely cut on you. I think this dress looks very sophisticated on you, and can be dressed up or down a number of ways. When evenings get cool, think how great this would look with a silk scarf thrown about your neck. Great Job!

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  4. I think this is a great dress and looks fabulous on you! I totally agree with Jeanette that you could easily dress this up or down.

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  5. Ah, I adore my black mission maxi - I wore it CONSTANTLY!! It needs to be taken in now but it's such a wardrobe staple that it's worth the time :) I'm sure yours will become so soon, or maybe your stripey one already is - it's a totally effortless styish dress for summer though! :) Love this on you - maybe for a cooler evening summer beach date? ice cream? :D (it's -5 C here... i'm fantasizing lol)

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  6. Really simple lines but very effective- and looks great on you. Love the necklace too

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  7. Gorgeous! Such a great cut.

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  8. You look hot, woman!! WOW :)

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  9. This is super flattering on!
    I do not understand when people say a maxi is cool for the hot weather - I can't think of anything worse (apart from jeans), I hate all that fabric round my legs too.
    It would be good for a cooler evening though, it looks lovely

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  10. It looks fabulous! I love the cut of the arms and neck, and it looks very stylish with the red lipstick and sunnies. It looks like it would be very versatile, dressed up with a jacket or day wear, when it's not quite so hot. Nice one!

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  11. Thanks! Red lipstick makes everything better.

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  12. There is nothing cool about a maxi dress. And jersey is really heavy. Thanks!

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  13. One of my fave necklaces. Thanks.

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  14. Taking it in is always good! Well done.

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  15. A very versatile wardrobe item. Just once this heat is gone...

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  16. One day... I bought winter fabric today. So I must be thinking about cooler weather.

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  17. You'll get there. Slowly but surely.

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