If you've searched through FM's gorgeous selections like I have, you'll notice so many fun border prints. I love border prints. The can make a simple dress/top look so boutique like.
No one believes you made it with gorgeous fabrics like a border print.
Be sure to check out FM's selection of border prints! This one is in the 'as is' category. I didn't find anything wrong with the fabric. It's soft, washes well and I love the colors.
Here are some other equally pretty selections, some of which are a knit.
Border prints can spark creativity, let you create something unique, or simply spice up a simple pattern.
Normally, I use a knit border print, but this time I wanted to use a woven. I stumbled across this dress pattern shown below and knew it would make a fun dress, especially with a fun border print.
This pattern is from StyleArc and is called the Peggy Woven Dress. I love Indy pattern companies! Have you perused the selection of FM's pattern? If not, you are in for a treat! You can see those here: FM's Sewing Pattern Selection. There are so many Indy pattern companies listed.
Ok, so back to the dress. This was a fun pattern to sew together. Plus, I was able to really 'play' with the print. With a border print such as this, you need to cut everything out on the crossgrain. If you've never done that before, it's will be okay. Just cut.
As you can see, I used the border for the pockets and part of the border for the button back bands. I tried to think of more ways but I didn't want to over-kill the effect. I played with color a little more with the buttons I chose for the back. Those buttons were in my stash.
I really love my dress. It's a perfect addition to my summer wardrobe.
Thanks for reading!
Sue from Ilove2sew!
Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteSue - this is a gorgeous dress and I love how you used the border print! And *hanging head* I own a couple of these border prints, too! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I bought this pattern at FM and never thought about using a border print. Yours looks great - I'm inspired.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and the creativity used in placement. I have a few border prints in my stash but when I try to decide how to place pattern pieces I go blank. Seeing the use of border prints is really helpful.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! This dress style looks great on you. Super job making the most of that border print too.
ReplyDeleteI have eyed that fabric for ages! LOL! It made up beautifully, and you look wonderful!
ReplyDelete