Here’s what I’m working on this week:
Now this dress didn’t appeal to me that much until I saw it made up here. It is such a pretty, lady-like yet sexy dress. And then when I saw the original Michael Kors dress that this pattern is based on (worn by Beyonce no less) I just had to have it! I picked up a rayon/lycra knit in a blue/turquoise similar to the Beyonce dress. Unfortunately, my fabric is way too thin and “t-shirty”. I wondered whether or not I should underline or line it, but I worried about how it would affect the drape of the dress. Also I think if the under layer moves or drapes or stretches differently from the outer fabric it will show through.
My idea is to do sort of a built in slip. I came across this very thin, sheer, silky knit lining at Spandex House I just wandered up and down aisles of stretchy stuff until I found this:
I have no idea what it is called but it seems to be a lining for activewear, as there is a lot of stretch to it . I have made up the bodice and skirt and will attach this partial lining only at the neck edge and armscye.
I am using the “good side” towards the inside of the dress so that the seam allowances won’t show on the outside. I hope this works.
Oops, I almost forgot… Thank you all for the lovely comments on my skirt. It is very encouraging and very much appreciated.
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That lining looks like it will do the trick. You are lucky to be able to wander around Spandex House. Lucky, Lucky! I’ve looked this pattern over a few times but I’m still on the fence. Can’t wait to see your dress
I’ll be waiting on your review. I have a few sheer knits too and have been trying to figure out what to do with them.
This is really one of the best patterns I have ever come across. Plus, it feels good to support an indie patternmaker. I think the lining is a great idea. It’s funny, because just this morning I was thinking I needed to try out more knit linings for my garments. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
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