Bad news..my sewing machine has broken down two days ago and today I have sent it to the repair shop, hopefully no biggie. Maybe it’s because I have been sloughing it too much on Thursday making this dress. I was on work leave so I had one whole day of sewing bliss. My faithful Okurma machine (which I have never sent for servicing after almost 2 years since I first bought it) died on me right after I finished sewing this dress. It would have been so anti-climax if it had died on me midway!
I love the peplum feature on dresses, I believe now it’s all the rage, have you read Burdastyle’s Trend on Trend: Peplums?
I really adore the rippling and lettuce-y effect of the peplum! I feel so fairy-like in this dress.
Pattern: Simplicity 2282 inspired by Project Runway. Besides the flowy peplum which is the main highlight of the pattern, the sleeve pattern is quite special too, on the top it is made of 2 darts forming a box effect, and then another tuck in the middle to create a gathered full effect, very retro!
Fabric: 1 yard of 60 inch wide cotton blend fabric at RM16 / USD5.30 per yard and invisible zipper. It looks like wool, doesn’t it? It’s not. I think it has some synthetic to it as it stretches a bit and does not wrinkle easily (yay!). Total Cost: RM18.30 / USD6.10
Pattern Notes: Initially I had cut a size 12 for this pattern but after the first fit for the skirt area, I think I needed a size 10 instead so I sewed the entire garment based on size 10 seams. Other than that I made no alterations to the pattern, I think the whole fit is quite spot on for me, lucky! There are only a few pattern pieces, the instructions are clear but read them carefully on the way the darts should face on the skirt (I didn’t, it gave me some grief!). Making sure the pivoting point between the peplum and princess seams lie flat was quite a challenge.
Wear Again: Absolutely! Do you think I can pass for a socialite? :)
Hi Sertyan,
ReplyDeleteargghh this dress is absolutely gorgeous. It is so well-made, neat and I simply love the colour as well. You look so sweet and elegant. Gosh, next time I drop by your office, I hope you are wearing this dress.
cheers
Angie
Oh wow! This is impeccable tailoring and it looks great on you! Love the pretty yellow sheath dress from your previous post too. And my goodness, it is perfectly lined!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress-it fits perfectly and looks fantastic on you.
ReplyDeleteSertyan, I am so impressed, you made this dress so quickly and it looks like it has sewing complexities with the peplum and princess seams...okay so you did in your sewing machine but the dress is so worth it!
ReplyDeleteI hope you wear it often, it's so elegant and a perfect fit on you. Each time we chat you are the next size down, you are very petite!
It's a beautiful dress! And so well done!
What a fantastic dress :) I just love the ruffle details on the hips. (Is it called "baskin" in English? I'm not sure). I think the dress would look ravishing in red on ME :). Greetings from Poland!
ReplyDeleteJulia
This dress is beautiful.. I love the peplum too..I am so sorry your machine died. But so happy for you, that it at least let you finish up this gorgeous dress.
ReplyDeleteHope it is fixed and home running smoothly real soon..
I started reading this post and thought, "Wow, that looks great! I think I have a pattern just like that one somewhere around here....I should pull it out and make a peplum dress too". Then I checked my pattern stash, and it's the same PR 2282 ;)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I like it enough that I'm going to look for that pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Very cute. I think this dress begs for major long jewelry fun shoes. I love it. I hope your machine is returned to you speedily!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Sertyan. I think we have similar taste because I have that pattern too! Thanks for linking up! I really like the peplum. Try to enjoy your sewing break.
ReplyDeletethe peplum is fantastic - especially from the back! very socialite without being stuffy :)
ReplyDeletesorry your sewing machine is in the shop :( i always feel so lost when i don't have mine! hopefully it'll be better than even when you do get it back!
cantik sangat!!
ReplyDeleteLearning how to sew a dress is also very efficient. It can also be your source of income. You can start a store that caters to altering people’s dresses; or make made to order clothes; or start your clothing line. This is a great investment especially now that the economy’s a little down.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cute and modest dress. I love it :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is so dainty and fab!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...can we have the tutorial, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?
ReplyDeleteThe Peplum is definitely the trend right now. And I am OBSESSED with Project Runway!
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