I know that there is concern out there about the clinginess/figure flattering abilities of a knit dress. One worries that every lump or bump will be visible, and that knit dresses are only for those with perfect figures. Well, I have for you today conclusive evidence that this is not the case!
Here is my bump, at 17 weeks (yesterday!). We're coming along... I made the dress nearly a year ago. You can see all the details here.
But standing up straight and without my hand under the belly, and where is that bump?? I would also add that this dress was easy to make and forgiving to fit, as knits tend to be. It is also as comfortable as my PJs.
Ladies, if it can hide a 17 week pregnancy, it can hide whatever you've got! Go make yourself a knit dress!
Showing posts with label Simplicity 3775. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Simplicity 3775. Show all posts
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Simplicity 3775
Finished! I'm so excited about this dress! I am planning to wear it to Dan and Kali's wedding, so I'm really glad it was a quick sew.
Here is the front view. I think the fit is pretty great, but then, it is a knit. I did a 3/4 inch FBA, but otherwise sewed a straight size 12.
From the side there are some back wrinkles in the midriff section. Is that from my weird half turn?
From the back it looks OK, but maybe I should have shortened the back midriff section a smidge. I'm so short waisted!
I used the bagging technique usually used for tailored jackets to do the sleeves. Worked like a charm.
I cut the sleeve lining a little shorter so that there would be a bit to turn under.
The lining joins at the waist, where I catchstitched the midriff lining to the skirt, but otherwise it is all sewn by machine.
Finished with a twin needle hem. I used a poly sheen thread that blended well with the jacquard in this fabric.
What I am really excited about with this dress is on the inside... It is fully lined! My first fully lined garment. I'm very happy!
Now I just need some red shoes. I know Clinton and Stacy say it's OK to wear white after Labor Day, but I'm too well indoctrinated.
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