So I entered the Pattern Review RTW Challenge. Initially I was inspired by both Victoria Beckham's dress and Project Runway's All Star winner Mondo's dress. As I ventured further into the contest, I desired that I really wanted to go with Mondo's version as it seemed more flattering to my body shape.
So once I had my inspiration dress I went online to look for appropriate fabric. In the end I found just what I needed right at my local Yardage Town! Score.
Pattern Description:
Close-fitting, straight dresses A, B, C, above mid-knee, have princess seams, contrast front and back, back zipper and optional topstitching. A: sleeveless. B: contrast, self-lined cap sleeves with pleats. C: long sleeves. I made version C with longer sleeves.
Pattern Sizing:
8-14 & 16-22. I made a size 14.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Very much so, although I made some design changes to match my inspiration, which was from Project Runway All Stars - Mondo's knit dress with Rorshach inspired blotches.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I didn't really need to follow the instruction on this one,since it was so easy. Of course the pattern is a quick and easy Butterick pattern which held up to its name.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
This was a great pattern to modify. I was able to cut out the fabric and sew the sleeveless version of this dress to wear out to dinner with girlfriends in under three hours. I completed the sleeves on a separate evening after procrastinating the final step. Still, the dress is simple, slimming, and quick to make. No real dislikes to speak about.
Fabric Used:
Slinky jersey from Yardage Town on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in San Diego.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I lengthened my dress, added a two way zipper to the back like my inspiration piece, and accented the sleeves with red fabric.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I do plan on sewing this one again, but this time it will be following the pattern completely. I do recommend this pattern and am even helping a co-worker make a version of it for herself.
Conclusion:
This was a great dress to make for my RTW challenge. I really enjoyed watching PR's all star season and was excited to copy one of Mondo's finale dresses.
17 comments:
Very cool dress, you chose some great fabrics to recreate the look - I love your runway photos too!
Fabulous dress and great photo background.
Great knock-off! I love your interpretation of this design!
What a great dress and an awesome interpretation!
OMG I LOVE YOU! This made me miss our patio.
I really love that. There is nothing I like better than sewing a knock off. Yours is fabulous!!
Wow! This looks great! Your interpretation is fabulous and the fit is fantastic. Love these pictures too! Very creative on all accounts!
I like your version much better!
If I was sitting in the front row, I would be cheering for your version.
Great look, love your version! Beautiful interpretation!
You did a great job on the dress.
You cute and clever fashionista, you!
You crack me up.
Very cute
The dress is just...WOW!!!
Wow. I had to do a double take when I saw the first & last photos. I wasn't until I read your post that I "saw" the one you designed. Great job!
WOW!!! You totally nailed it. Love this dress on you!
Too cute. It looks great on you! Love the photoshopping, it took me a second to figure out it was you in those pictures :)
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