I've always loved long flowy dresses that skim the floor, no matter what the season is. However, particularly around the Springtime! It's been a while since I've created one but since Spring is right around the corner I'm getting the itch to add them to my wardrobe.
For this months Fabricista feature, I sharing a selection from Fabric Mart's gorgeous viscose rayon collection. I fell in love with this beautiful viscose rayon fabric which, if you know viscose, you know it is the perfect fabric for a flowy floor length piece. It's lightweight, yet still opaque, fluid and soft to the touch.
Also, I think viscose is just heavy enough that it's not annoyingly slippery and hard to handle as satin and silks. Needless to say I was taken by this bold vibrant print! If you know some of my previous pieces I've made, bold and vibrant is my jam!
I chose to create a rendition of my Early Spring KnowMe Pattern ME 2020. It's a wrap woven wrap dress with cargo pockets and epaulets. A wrap dress is such a classic piece, that it will always be in style. For the look however, I did make a few modifications. Originally, this pattern was intended for more medium weighted fabrics but did you know lighter weighted fabrics also work well for this pattern. It gives the dress a more luxurious feel.
I omitted the cargo pockets from this project just to showcase this fabric even more. I did add pockets to the side seams of the dress which are not in the original pattern. I lengthened the sleeve and the skirt. I debated on whether or not to add the belt to the seams of the dress or keep it loose.
Ultimately, I decided to do something different and add the belt wraps at the seam. This way I don't have to worry about keeping up with yet another loose belt. I love coordinating belts but I have so many loose belts for belted garments. I thought it would be nice if this one was attached. 😊
Until Next Time!❤️
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Thanks so much for sharing this! I have that same fabric and have been holding on to it, not knowing how to use it. Did you line this dress? I grew up with wearing slips or lined garments and always wonder what route others take when sewing their own garments.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ! love the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, which pattern?
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