Did you see that Megan Nielsen recently released the first pattern based on her past collections? Since I'm a big fan of her work, I was waiting for this moment, so I bought my copy as soon as it came out and it arrived in my mail surprinsingly quickly.
It was such a delight to sew this dress! The instructions are great, the pattern sheets are made in a sturdy paper that is ten thousand times better than the super thin one you usually get, I even loved the sizing (the pattern comes in 5 different sizes, which means clear lines to follow on the sheets).
I had to make an FBA (which is starting to be a standard for me), other than that everything went great and all the marks matched up. I really love that the neckline is finished with bias tape (see last detail photo), because I loathe facings and this way you have a chance to add a splash of colour (pink and white polka dots for me :D).
The only downside is that the neckline is a bit too low for me and I find it a bit uncomfortable: great for a date, not so much for the library. I'll add a camisole underneath for every day wear (I can use one more layer in winter anyway), but a future version will definitely have a higher neckline.
The fabric I used is a lightweight viscose I bought last summer; I had saved for this pattern and I'm so happy I did. I think they work great together and I can't have enough polka dots (seriously, my wardrobe is vomiting polka dots).
Sorry if this post was a bit on the cheesy side, but I guess you've realized by now that I have a new favorite pattern. I can't wait for Megan to make more of her designs available, in the meantime I've already decided that I'll make a sleeveless version of the Darling Ranges dress for next summer, as she suggests in the instruction booklet.
I love this and I'm so thrilled to see it made up. The details are marvelous! I ordered the pattern this weekend and can't wait to get it.
ReplyDeletehey! i wandered over from burdastyle - your blog is so sweet! i love your version of this dress! and i agree that bias binding is so much better than facings!
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ReplyDeleteThank you! Can't wait to see your take on it!
@sallie oleta barbee
Thank you so much and welcome!
So gorgeous! I love the contrasting binding :)
ReplyDeleteAlana
Cheesy is fine! And you're allowed to be cheesy over that dress. I love the fabric you used! xx
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ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm so happy of that binding! It's one of those little details that make a dress my favorite.
@Reana Louise
Thank you, dear! :D
Brilliant choice of fabric and buttons! Dress is fab!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric and your choice of buttons. It looks great on you !
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous dress! I love the print and fabric. You look adorable wearing it :)
ReplyDeleteAya ♥ Strawberry Koi
i really love this dress.
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ReplyDeleteGosh, thank you, Aya! I'm so flattered, your blog has been one of my daily reads for years! :)
This is a lovely pattern and really great dress! Oh, polka dots!
ReplyDeleteOooh, elle est ravissante!! (toi aussi, d'ailleurs!)
ReplyDeleteYour dress & you look so cute! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis dress is stunning
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Popped over here from Megan's blog. I am a beginner at sewing and at this time can only do simple refashions, and to sew something from a pattern or scratch is mind boggling to me. Well done.
ReplyDelete@Van @ The Clothes We Wear
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Refashioning is a great start, if you want to, you'll get to sewing from patterns eventually. :)
Lovely dress! But where did you get the adorable labels?!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So gorgeous. This is the kind of dress I'd wear all the time if I owned it - although I would probably do the same as you and wear a vest underneath for the library/office. Great photos too.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I love the contrasting binding :)
ReplyDeleteOk, now I'm in love... I must try this one, absolutely!!! :D
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