January 05, 2015

Sew: Simplicity 1653





You know you're on to a good thing when you wear a dress for the first time and you get heaps of compliments. Winning!

The pattern is one of the Amazing Fit range. I just whipped it together and didn't fit it very much. Once together, the sleeves were really baggy so I took the whole side seam in another 1cm. The dress fits very nicely and there is no gaping across the front. However, by the end of the day I felt that the sleeves were sliding off my shoulders ever so slightly. My bra straps never showed but I could feel the fabric sliding and I kept wanting to pull the sleeves back up.

I used fusible knit stay tape on the neckline before simply turning over and using a twin needle to stitch the neckline. I ignored the instructions.

The fabric is a beautiful printed jersey from Tessuti Fabrics. I don't think it's going to wash well so I will need to be careful when washing. I hope it doesn't pill like a few of my previous printed jersey makes. The fabric is very lightweight and drapey so I need to be careful not to tug it too tight across the wrap. I love the blue colour and the print. Blue is my favourite colour to wear but I don't sew with it very often. I really want to work on that!

Project Details
Pattern: Simplicity 1653 Amazing Fit Knit Dress, view B (with 3/4 sleeves), size 18
Fabric: Printed Jersey from Tessuti Fabrics Online (sold out)
Alterations: Took side seams in an extra 1cm, plus an extra 0.5cm in the underarm area
See Also: Sew & Style | The Pattern Hack | Barbara Jane Made

I have ordered some black viscose jersey from Tessuti and plan to make another version of this dress (or Simplicity 2369) for work. A black knit wrap dress will be a great basic work dress.

Who else loves a good faux wrap dress? What's your favourite pattern?

L x

12 comments:

  1. Yes, I can see why you have received a lot of compliments. The colour and style suit you perfectly and it is very well made.

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  2. Love it, beautiful colour, great fabric and fit!
    I've got another on the cutting table, now I'm happy with the fit.Thanks for the link!

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  3. ohh, that's lovely, hope it stands up to washing for you

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  4. I love it! I actually have this pattern in the stash but haven't made it up yet, but I think I will have to now... Finding good quality jersey is a bit of a nightmare, isn't it? I mostly buy from EmmaOneSock now, because she has remnants from RTW manufacturers which I find are generally higher quality

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  5. You should just wear this everyday <3 It looks amazing on you!

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  6. This is absolutely smashing on you, Leith! The style and colour are a fantastic match- no wonder the compliments have been rolling in!

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  7. Looks fabulous. I bought this fabric as well. Love it!

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  8. Looks fantastic, love the style, v neck and sleeve length. You look great in blue too. Do you happen to have any left over fabric, say 15-20cm strip? I didnt get enough for the casual lady dress i made from the same fabric and it is a wee bit short for work!

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  9. No, sorry! I cut it out at Sewjourn and I'm pretty sure I used the whole thing. There was only scrappy bits left that I binned. Just had a look through my fabric box and there's nothing in there. Sorry!

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  10. It's gorgeous - can totally see why it solicited some compliments! Absolutely love the print :)

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  11. You look great in blue! Pretty fabric and dress.

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  12. IT looks great on you and I adore that colour! Blue is my best colour although I still can't help but adore red. How would you rate the pattern for a beginner sewer? I'm attempting a Bluegingerdoll Winifred dress at the moment but having all sorts of problems with fitting the bodice to my 44inch bust. I'm beginning to think I should stick with jersey dresses!

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