January 16, 2015

Sew: Merchant and Mills Camber Set Dress in Nani Iro


The Camber dress pattern was never really on my radar. I'd seen it around but wasn't that interested in it. When we visited my sister-in-law and family in Mudgee in September she sewed up her muslin of the pattern. It worked for her with no changes and looked really good so I stole her muslin. I used the muslin pieces as my pattern pieces and have made 3 Camber dresses to date. I have another cut out ready to go. Totally converted.

I did make a few changes to my dress. The pattern was a size 16 and was a little too roomy for my liking. So I used a 2.5-3cm side seam. I left the sleeves the original size. The shoulders are a little wide on me and I've removed 1cm from the top of the shoulder on my other versions. The extra width is not too noticeable in this version due to the drape of this fabric. The other versions are a stiff linen (bananas!) and a cotton sateen and I really noticed the width on those so I've adjust them to fit. I also dropped the bust dart point down 2.5cm. The length is as per the pattern which is a surprise.

The fabric is a dreamy Nani Iro double gauze from Tessuti online. I've sewn with double gauze before and have to admit is is not my favourite to work with. I find the needles snag the fabric no matter how many times I change the needles. It is also really difficult to unpick. It is lovely fabric to wear but it does like to grab your undies so slinky undies are a must!



Project Details
Pattern: Merchant and Mills Camber Set Dress, size 16
Fabric: Nani Iro double gauze from Tessuti online
Alterations: 3 cm side seams, lowered bust dart apex by 2.5cm
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So I'm liking my new dress and find myself grabbing it from the cupboard regularly. A true sign of a winner!

L x



17 comments:

  1. That fabric is gorgeous. Looks like a really lovely summery dress.

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  2. Perfect dress for that fabric. Just lovely!

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  3. You had me at nani iro! Really nice looking dress, and now the camber is on my radar for summer sewing.

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  4. Gorgeous, summery look! I had to laugh as I received a fabric bundle all the way from Tessuti yesterday which contained the same fabric. Now I am inspired! Ps...thanks for linking to my version. That was kind of you 😊

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  5. This is so summery and lovely- I really dig the Nani Iro!

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  6. Love this version! Very summery indeed.

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  7. The colours in that nani iro are wonderful. The dress looks great on you ;o)

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  8. This is so pretty - perfect summer dress. I wish I had bought the Camber pattern instead of the Colette Laurel - I have been scared off making the Laurel because so many people seem to have had fitting issues. The Camber sounds much less complicated and looks great.

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  9. Love this dress. The fabric is gorgeous.

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  10. This looks beautiful on you! Very summery and I bet it will get tons of wear!

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  11. It looks great - such fresh, summery colours!

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  12. I'm loving everything turquoise at the moment and this dress is no exception. I've eyed off that pattern a number of times after Rachel's version but how many different tunic styles does a girl need? I still may purchase it. Love tunics and yours is summery gorgeousness!

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  13. Great dress! I appreciate your tips about double gauze. I only hear sewists gush about it so it's good know it's challenges!

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  14. It's times like this I wonder what patterns I've overlooked as being unsuitable that in actual fact, would be perfect. The camber is really lovely on you - and a great canvas for such a gorgeous fabric!! (I'm really taken by this fabric).

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  15. I love this dress on you. I live in the US, and found a site in NY that sells this fabric. As it is 41/42 in wide, what amount did you need?

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  16. Thanks Michelle. I bought 2.5m and had just enough. I also got a scarf out of the fabric down the side.

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