Here's my fabric for the first Colette Macaron:
It is stretch medium wool - hopefully - it's not too thick! The grey is for the body and the brown for the contrast. I am probably not going to use the contrast piece under the bustline.
I cut out the pattern for the Colette Macaron - I have yet to tissue fit.
I want to make two dresses - once I get it perfected. Because I'm a new person to garment sewing and because the pattern is a bit complicated - I'm making a full muslin.
Here is the Echino gauze fabric for the second Colette dress. I am using the grey for the body and the same print in brown for the contrast. I will line this dress as well
In more controversial news - most sewers do NOT like the Butterick Walkaway dress in terms of fit - I want to make one to wear for St. Patty's Day.
I am full figured - and I'm going to "weight" the front fabric heavier (I hope!) - to eliminate the pull to the back that everyone seems to be experiencing upon wearing.
Tips anyone??
4 comments:
I have to say that I made this dress, wore it twice, then cut it up and made a wrap skirt. I'm much happier with it now. If you are determined to make it, be sure you plan for a cami underneath. The armholes are enormous and gape nearly to the waist. If it weren't for ALL of the fit issues that I had with it, is would have been fun to wear...
Oh, I just realized that that may have been ambiguous... I was referring to the Walkaway, not the Macaron.
Thanks for the tip - I did see your post of the Walkaway and it was adorable and utilitarian! - and I do dislike dresses that are "uncomfortable." I almost want to make the vintage Vogue that I have - I'm going to think about it. I"m not starting the Walkaway until March 1 - so I do have time . . . I am concerned it's unwearable - some love it but most people seem to have some beef with the pattern. I wanted something I don't have to line since apparently, I'm on a "lining" binge.
I love your fabric choices for the Macaron dress. I think you're wise to make a muslin - for a dress like this, and with such nice fabric, it's worth the effort to get any fit issues sorted out first.
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