Made By a Fabricistas: Sewing With a Splash of Color

Hi Fashionistas!

Can you believe that Easter is less than a week away? Keeping with last year's tradition, I am making matchy matchy Mommy and Me Easter outfits.

This year I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone, and go with something bright and bold. I found the perfect, happiest fabric I have ever seen and it was such a pleasure to work with. Here is what I came up with.

This dress is a mix between a pattern and self drafting. I used McCall 7315 for the bodice, view D. For the skirt and facing of the bodice, I self drafted the design. The facing is lined with the same fabric I used for the outside of the dress.

I used a gorgeous floral abstract scuba knit from Fabric Mart. (Sold out now) I have never sewn with or even touched scuba knit before and I have to tell you that it was such a joy to work with. It's fun to cut, fun to sew and it presses beautifully. That surprised me given its made with a man made fibre. I also LOVED the fact that it does not fray. What you say? A raw hem on a high end looking garment? Yes please!!!!

The backside of garments are often overlooked. I showed the back some love by opting for a v-neck and also installing a beautiful exposed zipper with gold teeth. Oh! And watch me twirl in this full circle skirt. I love the body and drape of this fabric. It makes wearing a circle skirt so much fun!

Here is a side view..

And a closeup of the back zipper.. (the fact that I had eggplant color nails is a total coincidence!)

And here is my daughter's dress...so adorable!

I hope you enjoyed reading this! Sewing with scuba knit is such a pleasure.. Give it a try!

See you in April. Until then, Happy Sewing!

XOXO-Vatsla at Fashion Behind The Seams

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