All Wrapped Up

I was a pattern tester for the Jade Wrap Dress back in 2022, and somehow, I never got around to posting the project on the blog.  So it is finally time to do something about that!

This pattern wraps at the back which means no gaping at the neckline, if that is an issue that makes you avoid a front wrap dress.

Because I was on a deadline, I didn't take too many photos of my process, and I was stuck using what I had on hand.

Thankfully, I had a fairly good match for the lined bodice once I decided on this lovely cotton print (a quilting cotton that I most likely found at JoAnns at some point).  

It's difficult for me to resist a botanical print!

The construction itself is very straight forward, and I think that someone with basic garment construction would have no problem putting this pattern together.

This brand is big on pockets and includes a pocket in each side seam.

For myself, inseam pockets rarely get much use.  Then again, there may come a time when I am pleased to have them in this dress.

The ties are long enough that they can be tied at the front or back.

I can't say for sure why this project was tucked away, but I am happy to have re-discovered the dress while the warm weather makes it perfect to wear.

Graphic Design Prints

While I knew that I would be making another version of Vogue 2000, I didn't imagine that it would be in a print like this!

But some things just come together for a reason.

And now that I have finished the dress and worn it, I can safely say that this fabric was meant to be a wrap dress.

My only gripe with this design is that the sleeve cuffs make it difficult to get in and out of a coat.  So what could be the perfect early Spring or late Fall garment becomes slightly less useful with changing weather patterns that require an extra layer.

Of course, I could eliminate the cuffs entirely, but they really do give that 1970s vibe, and I think they really add to the look (especially in a print like this!).

But, of course, I am sure that I will be making myself another version, probably close to full length if I ever find the right fabric.  So I could always try the look without cuffs down the line.

My other gripe would be that this is a cotton/poly blend.

I am extremely distrustful of polyester and would like to purge the textile from my closet and everyone else's, quite frankly.  This particular fabric was found at a fabric swap, and while I can feel that there is definitely some poly content in there, I would guess that it contains a fair amount of cotton.  Here's hoping that it doesn't start to pill anytime soon.

To think that I was skeptical of this print!  Turns out, my thought that it would make a perfect DVF wrap dress was right on the money!  And you can never have too many wrap dresses.

Dress: Made by me, Vogue 2000
Necklace:  Gift
Earrings:  Banana Republic
Shoes:  Kate Spade