I'm sure you're dying to know the status of my crepe dress. I had to move along without the sew-along in order to finish it for our trip. I took it for a spin to a cute little chocolatier where we indulged in dark chocolate fondue.
I'm not completely satisfied with the fit of this dress. I cut the pattern in size 2 and the top is too big, even after some alterations. I ended up ripping out the seam that attaches the bodice and skirt so I could play with the bodice a bit more. I cut off some material on the bottom and sides -- maybe two inches off the bottom and 1/2 inch or an inch off each side (I didn't keep any record). The shoulders could stand to have some material pinched out of them too but I got tired of messing around with it and it was trip time. The dress feels a little drab; a combination of the brown color and linen reminds me of little orphan Annie (although Chris points out that she did not wear a brown dress with a blue sash).
Probably my favorite part of the dress is the pockets. I'm a sucker for a dress with pockets, aren't you?
My least favorite part is definitely the facings. I just don't like facings; a lined dress would be much nicer. I pinked the edges of my facings to get the least bulk showing through but you can still see the line that it creates around the neck.
There are many details to share about Bangkok -- from a bicycle tour through the city to breakfast with an orangutan. Rest assured, a good amount of shopping was done too. Including a couple yards from this yummy display of silk:
Goodbye, Bangkok!
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I love your Crepe dress, but having just made one too, I can understand the issues you have had. (I however made a size 10!) I altered numerous things, including where the sashes attach, in order to make the back snugger, in the hopes that the shoulders wouldn't feel like they were falling off. I actually made mine fullylined, with no facings, but that led to problems with the lining showing at the back, where the wrap part of the skirt ends. I have not even managed to take photos of it...I think I was so tired of working on it. I will soon.
ReplyDeleteI think yours looks lovely on you, and the left over fabric has made a lovely top for Dagim.
Believe it or not, I was only speaking to a guy this morning about the day I spent in Bangkok, en route to New Zealand many years ago! He is travelling to Australia soon.
I love the matching shirt! Mimi me's are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI just love your crepe dress, you wear it beautifully.
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