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Now that you're blind from the glare off my pasty legs, let's talk about the dress! This is the Socialite Dress pattern from Anna Maria Horner. I chose camo fabric from J&O fabrics as my first run through as a sort of funky muslin to check the fit. I'm a big fan of muslins being wearable if they work out - and am pleased to say I wore this camo dress to brunch last weekend!
I have a pair of stilletto knee high lace up suede boots that I think are PERFECT with this dress - but not for a family brunch outing.
Here's a headless shot -- it's all about the dress (and my straggly hair - oy!)

I could totally win a game of hide and seek in my camo dress now.
I really like that this dress has pockets. And they were totally easy to sew in. Swear!

I'm sorry I forgot to get a picture of the back of the dress. Taking a picture of my butt just wasn't in my mind -- you understand!
This pattern has no zips or buttons to sew, the dress just pulls on overhead. It can be worn with or without a belt but honestly without a belt I think it looks a bit tentlike. I sewed myself a medium, and it fits. But for the next run through, I think I will make the top bigger and the lower part smaller. It's a bit more snug in the bust than would be ideal. This dress was pretty easy to put together. I would recommend it for beginners. And I'll be making it again.
So there you have it. What do you think? Chic or scary?!
Later skaters,
Janimal
P.S.
Oh, I have a tutorial to post for my quadruple stitched taggy blankets, and another Oliver & S pattern complete to show off. Come back soon!
I think it's fabulous! I think the belt is great. Did you just sew one up or does the pattern come with directions for a belt as well? Great choice with the camo.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks! The pattern comes with directions to make the simple thin self belt. But I think it will look better with a thicker belt rather than the thin one from the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI found two thick belts from Target to go with my dresses from this pattern. I have to agree that thicker is better.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
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