Finding dresses that fit properly and flatter (NOT fatter) my figure is challenging. Tailored dresses are the most ideal, but man-oh-man... they're not always comfortable, especially when I'm running around after a toddler. I envy gals who can wear flowy dresses. So when I came across Go Make Shit Blog via Rachael at Imagine Gnats, and their first sewing challenge using The Staple Dress by April Rhodes, I thought I'd give it a go!
And I'm so glad I did.
I used a lightweight sweater knit fabric I purchased from one of my romps to the LA fabric district and opted for shirring around the waist.
GAH...
Sooo comfy!
Like the fifty-million cardigans I own, this too will not be the only Staple Dress I'll own. As a matter fact, I have just finished Staple Dress #2 yesterday and I'll be posting it as soon as I can get a pic.
So if you're in the market for a great "staple" to add to your wardrobe, this is one to make. Hop on over to Go Make Shit and see more fabulous versions. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
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it looks awesome!!! i LOVE that fabric :) yay staple!! yay you!
ReplyDeleteA definite yay for me... I need clothes!!! ;)
Deletelove it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelley!
DeleteOh my goodness!!! This looks so fantastic on you! I love your choice of fabric and that you decided to go for the drop hem. It's great when bending over to pick up a little one ;)
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled that you love it and feel good in it!! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you April! This is a great pattern. The directions were easy and the design is clean and simple... I LOVE it!!!
DeleteThe looks *so* cute on you!. Nice shit making!
ReplyDeleteHA! Thanks! Who knew shit could be sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress even more in knit fabric! You did an awesome job, great choice of fabric too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie! I'm on the look out for woven fabric... we'll see how it turns out. :)
Deletecute! I like that you showed it without a belt too :) I've been wondering about this pattern but undecided. I like yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen! Sometimes It feels more comfortable without a belt. You should try it... you just might end up making multiples!
DeleteOh goodness it's so cute! It looks awesome. I love the belt. I got the pattern too and have made just one dress so far and loved it! Now I'm looking at fabric for a second! I love the print you chose too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm thinking of using woven fabric this time. I just gotta find that right one...
DeleteThis is on my pattern stalk list. Thanks for sharing your version I like how it turned out! If you've already made 2 sounds like this pattern might be one to pick up.
ReplyDeleteIt's such an easy pattern and because of the simplicity, you can change up the design. You gotta try it!
DeleteI found your post through the Staple Dress flickr group. I've just bought the pattern and after reading your post, I think you and I have the same feelings about dresses. It looks like we might be a similar shape and I was wondering if you could share with me how you chose your size for the dress. I tend to make everything way too big (i'll do a muslin first). What size would you normally wear from say, the Gap? What size dress fit you. It looks amazing on you - perfect fit!! I can't wait to make one, but I have had no success making clothes that I could actually wear in public. The Wiksten tank was a bust (literally) even though I did an FBA, I just couldn't get the armpits to fit right and after 3 muslins and a failed voile attempt I gave up. If you've got a sec, I'd love your thoughts! Thanks!
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