As the end of Summer rapidly approaches and the temperatures here seem to be rising, I’m trying to squeeze in as many dresses and other warm weather items as I can before Fall sets in. For some reason I haven’t had as much time as I would have liked to sew this Summer so I’ve tried to choose projects that are quick to make since I like to wear what I make immediately, which is so different than when I buy clothes, I can have something I bought in my closet for weeks before wearing, but when I make something it’s usually on my back the next day.
Any way, this quick and easy dress was a great project as the pattern was drafted and the dress sewn in one day.
Pattern Description: Easy & Sexy strapless dress with a handkerchief hem.
Pattern Sizing: Since this is a tutorial the pattern sizing is customized to your measurements.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Definitely, Mimi is a great teacher and gives great instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like that you can fit the pattern according to your taste so it can be fitted or you can add a little more wearing ease if you’d like.
Fabric Used: I used an ITY knit from the stash
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No alterations needed since this is a custom draft.
Would
you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? It is the end of summer so I don’t know about another strapless one but I do have ideas for a version for transitioning to Fall.
Conclusion: Definitely an easy and stylish dress and judging from my husband’s reaction to the dress I’d say it delivers on the sexy too!
I love the way the wind works this dress!
very pretty and slimming on you – you look really fabulous. Now I am not one for strapless or handkerchief hems but you make it look just wonderful. This is so figure flattering on you….wow
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I love your dress! You look lovely. I also can not do strapless dress (I can’t seem to find a strapless bra in my size 38G). I like the way the skirt moves when you walk. You did a great job!
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Hi Bonnie this is the strapless convertible bra by Cacique from Lane Bryant. They might have your size on their website. It’s very good.
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They for sure have you’re size at lane Bryant!! I was a 38H. It costs about $65 but it good the girls up and it’s comfortable doesn’t do all that slipping.
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Wow! You look stunning! Love the dress on you.
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OMG, this is a fabulous dress on you! Love your fabric selection so much!
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Girl, you did that! You chose beautiful fabric too. I really like the jumpsuit you made, too!
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That’s pretty and that print is very versatile. You can really wear it all year around with a blazer for cooler weather!
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