Simplicity 3503
Pattern: Modified version of Simplicity 3503, View B
Size: I cut a size 10 and modified from there.
Fabric: Black & white floral jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics and leftover Black jersey from Metro Textiles that was originally used for this Burda skirt.
Modifications: Take a look at View B (top right picture).
For some reason the proportions of the dress look off to me. I thought the band looked a little too thick and that the top ended too far below the bust line. It was for this reason that I cut a smaller size than normal. I also made the waistband strip a lot narrower (1.5") and I added ties at the waist. I added a bottom solid colored band because I felt that alone the floral was too overpowering. The band has an arched shape which I really love especially from the sideview because it adds a gentle shape.
I added lingerie elastic to the front neckline V and to the back V, which I think caused the dress to sort of bunch in the back as is evidenced below.
It doesn't bother me terribly so I think I'll let it slide (Also this is before I steamed the heck out of the bottom serged portion, so please excuse the nasty wave going on there).
Love it or hate it? I love this dress too! It has sort of a Grecian vibe that I totally love right now.
Picture with a steamed hem!
I'll probably make this again and I think I'm going to make the arch a little more pronounced. Thanks for looking!
15 comments:
Very cute on you, and I like that shaped bottom band too.
It looks fantastic. I really like the contrast band you added.
This looks fantastic.
BEAUTIFUL! I made this one a couple weeks ago!!!!
I love what you did with this - Your modifications were smart and the fabric combination is eye-catching. Great looking dress!
I LOVE it!
I'm loving this pattern more and more. I like your fabric combination and the dress looks great despite the little flaws you mentioned.
Gorgeous! I love that black and white pattern.
Nice dress. I love the pattern of the fabric
Love the pockets and I agree with you that the black band at the bottom helps balance the print.
Beautiful! I love it!
Love it! I have made this dress twice :)
Your dress is really cute1 I remember looking at the pattern at the store and not seeing any possibilities from it but you did a great job. Your modifications are just what it needed.
Über fabulous!!!
I have always been a bit envious of people who can sew, and are obviously very good at it. Maybe it's time I learn to make my own dresses. My husband would certainly appreciate that!
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