Monday, August 25, 2014

A Maxi Dress - Finally!

I do not consider myself to be one that has to have the newest gadget release, wear this season's latest fashions, or follow the latest trends.  So I did not jump on the maxi dress bandwagon a few years ago when almost every woman I saw was wearing some form of maxi dress or skirt.  Don't get me wrong-- I like the idea of a dress that covers up from shoulder to ankle but I  had not come across a dress in a style AND print I liked.  However, I discovered this ITY print on sale at fabricmartfabrics.com. When I opened the package and shook out the fabric for the first time it screamed:  "I WANT TO BE A MAXI DRESS!!!"

Here it is--- my completed MAGAM Challenge project for August...


I will admit that I was not in love with this print until I saw it made up.  I am really digging this print in this pattern!

This was a very quick sew as there were only two pattern pieces. I did apply a binding to the neckline.  The armholes were finished by pressing a 5/8" hem and sewing with a coverstitch machine. I also discovered this FBA tutorial for knits.  I really like the fact that by using this method the bust dart that usually results when making a full bust adjustment is eliminated.  No bust darts and no fabric folds extending from but to armscye-- woo hoo!!! 

Looks like I will have to make a bolero style jacket ina coordinating fabric so that I can enjoy wearing this maxi dress into the fall before it gets too cold.

And now back to the college quilt. I have got to stop proscrastinating. I would like to finish it before my daughter graduates from college in four years.  I just can't seem to stay focused on one craft these days!  Oh well...

Until next time...Sew something you love!

14 comments:

  1. how did you do your pictures? I love that! your dress turned out fantastic! the print suits you, I have that pattern but haven't made it yet as well as many many many others lol!
    Helen

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    1. Nanna, I use an app called FrameMagic to do my collages. There are many free apps on iTunes. I'm sure there may be some available on Android as well. Thank you for your kind words.

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  2. It is a gorgeous print for that dress, you are right:). Like you, I don't follow trends.

    Good luck with the quilt :)

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  3. Very nice! Thanks for sharing the FBA tut.

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    1. Juanita, thank you. I'm glad the tutorial helped.

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  4. Your dress looks amazing, and it fits you perfectly!

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    1. Thank you for taking the time to post a comment.

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  5. Fabulous maxi and looks great on you.

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  6. I like this fabric too, Ms. KnitSew. Looking at the pattern envelope makes me go "Hmmmm". Like you I haven't jumped on the maxi dress and wagon but that pattern . . . hmmm???!!!!

    Work it, girl.

    Cheers,

    Lyric
    http://www.sewlyricallyvintage.wordpress.com

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    1. Thanks Lyric. I just checked out your blog. Can't wait to see the music themed finished quilt. My son is a musician. May have to look into a quilt for him.

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