Sunday, December 10, 2017

High Contrast


On Thursday, I decided it was necessary to wear this dress one more time before putting it away for a winter nap.


It was rather cold, but with a pair of nude fishnets and a warm coat, I made it through.


The dress had its debut in September, and I am just now getting around to going through photos of the finished dress that were taken in seasonally appropriate weather.


I can now say that the stretch woven suggested as a suitable fabric on the pattern envelope is definitely a better choice than my initial silk dupioni, but I still love both of my dresses!


This particular silhouette is definitely more modern than I usually go for, but I feel so very comfortable in this dress.


And if the perfect fabric comes along at some point, I cannot promise I won't try to make another.


But for now, I am going to move on to more seasonally appropriate garments . . . at least I am going to try.  I currently have a coat in progress on my sewing table, so there is a chance I may stick with that resolution!



Dress & Belt:  Made by me, Vogue 1220
Shoes:  Halogen “Hamarla-Lea”

8 comments:

  1. Love this! As you said, good combination of a more modern dress while still being true to your aesthetic.

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    1. If only there was a decade where modern merged with shoulder pads...how right that would be for your aesthetic, (lingering pause) Laura Mae.

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  2. great version of this pattern and I love the fabric. You urged me to take this pattern at one of the swaps and I still haven't made it :) even though I want to. so many patterns....

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    1. So very many patterns! If I had nothing to do for the next 20 years I wouldn't get through all of the patterns I want to take a stab at, and yet I am compelled to make multiples of certain designs . . . go figure.

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  3. I like to make several items of the same pattern (especially shorts and pants). I could never use all my patterns in a thousand years but cannot resist buying patterns. Your dress is lovely and it gives you a different look.

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  4. I like to make several items of the same pattern (especially shorts and pants). I could never use all my patterns in a thousand years but cannot resist buying patterns. Your dress is lovely and it gives you a different look.

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  5. I love, love, love this fabric! The blue on white reminds me of old china or pottery, and it looks really flattering on you - as does the pattern. Beautiful.

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