To make this dress, I used some mystery fabric that had been in my mother's stash for years. I think it's a poly blend, but neither of us really can tell.
Anyway, I really loved the subtle drape and the colors of this fabric: brown and beige with hints of purple, so perfect for Autumn.
Anyway, I really loved the subtle drape and the colors of this fabric: brown and beige with hints of purple, so perfect for Autumn.
Let me tell you: it wasn't by chance that I wanted to have a sew-along for this pattern, it's because I love it SO MUCH.
It's my exact idea of the perfect every day dress: cute and feminine, but practical and easy to wear. Every girl should have at least one dress like this one.
It's also an extremely versatile pattern, and my head is bursting with ideas on how to transform it.
Even though I made a muslin before cutting the dress, I ended up with quite a bit of gaping in the neckline (you can sorta see it in the photo above).
Eléonore kindly suggested me to straighten the shoulder line (green basted seam in the second photo, sorry for the quality) to correct this issue, and it worked like a charm!
But I won't go into too much detail, we'll have lots and lots of time to discuss fit during the sew-along.
It's my exact idea of the perfect every day dress: cute and feminine, but practical and easy to wear. Every girl should have at least one dress like this one.
It's also an extremely versatile pattern, and my head is bursting with ideas on how to transform it.
Eléonore kindly suggested me to straighten the shoulder line (green basted seam in the second photo, sorry for the quality) to correct this issue, and it worked like a charm!
But I won't go into too much detail, we'll have lots and lots of time to discuss fit during the sew-along.
Really lovely. I just love the bodice detailing on this dress. Have you tried doing a burn test to find out what the fabric is? Don't know how well it works for a blend fabric but I find them quite fun anyway!
ReplyDeleteI really like that detail on the front bodice and how the fabric compliments the silhouette so nicely. Great job on this lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric Paunnet . You are making the most of the pattern for sure!
ReplyDeleteYours is really lovely ! You look like the princess of autumn !
ReplyDeleteJ'aime tellement tes chaussures aussi, je veux les mêmes !!!
So so gorgeous! You and the dress! I love this whole outfit.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty. I think you have the perfect autumn dress there.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful on you! Nice work :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful.. love the dress, and fabric, and photos..
ReplyDeleteMuy muy bonito..
ReplyDeletekisses
Beautiful! You're making me jealous that I don't have time to join in with the sewalong :( Lovely dress.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous on you!
ReplyDeleteGah it's BEAUTIFUL! I really hope I have the time to squeeze this sew-along in. I'd love to make this dress!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for Fall! I'm thinking of ordering from this French co... even though I don't speak french!? because of this awesomeness!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So autumny! I can't wait for the swalong. Hope my pattern arrives soon :D
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful!! and I totally agree: it really looks like the perfect everyday dress, but also doable in a more chic version...I'm hoping to join the sew-along, it'll be my first :), hoping the pattern arrives on time in my mailbox,, once I've got my order of deer&doo patterns out today :)
ReplyDeleteElle est très jolie, j'aime beaucoup le tissu ! J'hésite à me refaire une Sureau pour le sew along, on verra si j'ai le temps :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute! You look adorable! I can't wait to see your second Belladone!
ReplyDeleteTa version est superbe!! J'adore le tissu...
ReplyDeleteMathilde
http://www.felicie-a-paris.fr
I am really loving Deer and Doe pattern collection. And your Sureau dress is amazing. The fabric looks perfect for fall. Now, I am seriously thinking about buying some patterns from Deer and Doe and follow the sew along.
ReplyDeleteLovely! It really does look like the perfect fall print dress. And your photographs are great--it looks like a photoshoot for Anthropologie or something!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful dress! As always you look gorgeous. The dress is so feminine and it looks so easy and fun to wear.
ReplyDeleteAlthough brown and beige are definitely fall colors, the purple is an unexpected twist. I like it! You did a great job sewing the dress, even with the hiccup of the shoulder seam
ReplyDeleteElle est magnifique cette Sureau
ReplyDeleteThe dress is really beautiful. I ordered by pattern today. I am a little nervous since I don't know any french. I will be relying on the sew along to guide me though.
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric!!!!! I can´t wait to start the sew-along!
ReplyDeleteYour dress is so beautiful... And the colors, as you wrote, are great for autumn! Plus, i think they highlight your characteristics. Brava!
ReplyDeleteOf course i'll join you! My pattern arrived yesterday, and i've just bought the fabric: a soft woolen fabric in a dark shade between red and pink. I thought it would be a good choice for winter. Can't wait!
I didn't, but I'm 99% sure it's synthetic. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteOh, merci! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Saliie!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, I hope you'll find the time to make it even after the sew-along, it's such a great dress!
ReplyDeleteYay! Fingers crossed :D
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Or you can always wait for the English translation, it will come eventually!
ReplyDeleteMerci, Mathilde!
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maddie!
ReplyDeleteOf course! Eléonore and I will be here just for that :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, and yay! for joining us!
ReplyDeleteYou can post a photo of your fabric on Flickr, so we can all be jealous! :)
Looks beautiful... I like how flattering its the gather on the bust
ReplyDeleteForgot to say I love your new hair color
ReplyDeleteYour version is absolutly gorgeous ! I love that, very automn dress :)
ReplyDeleteDisaster has struck. ;( My pattern arrived today, and I took my measurements and I am bigger than the pattern. I have not made a dress from a pattern before and I do not feel confident enough to increase the pattern and keep it proportionately styled. I will give it a go however! Cross your fingers for me everbody!!
ReplyDeletep.s if anyone has any tips they would be much appreciated :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I hope you're going to solve your problem (and learn a lot about pattern drafting in the process). I gathered a few links for you, I hope they help:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading/page/all
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/grade-a-bodice-pattern-to-a-larger-size
http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2012/06/pattern-grading-101-part-one/
Thank you very much for the links - I appreciate it :-) I was thinking the same - I am going to learn an awful lot about pattern drafting here. Which is what I wanted, so it is all good I guess. Will just take a bit longer than I had initially planned to get the sureau dress finished :-) Thanks for the help and the sew along!
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