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| Zoe models her new dress |
I made one for myself this summer out of light weight striped linen from The Fabric Company on La Brea, and knew I wasn't done with this dress. So I made a version for Zoe in September, and finally got to mark the hem and finish it when Zoe and Chris were down here for Thanksgiving.
For Zoe, I cut a size 10 with a few alterations. Having made 2 muslins and a dress for myself already, I knew the neckline needed narrowing to hide bra straps. So I took in the neckline by 1/2" on each side. I also did a sort of Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) by dropping the front bodice 1" at the center front waist; tapering to nothing at the side seams.
I love the look and fit of this dress on Zoe, and am still not done with "Anna." I am about to cut another one for myself from a sale fabric I got up at Britex in SF this fall.
I made a muslin first, and after a fitting in Santa Cruz in September, I ordered a really beautiful quality linen/viscose blend from Marcy Tilton, and it really lived up to its $22/yard price point. Cool print, great hand, season-less weight, and great drape for the gored skirt. The beautiful quality of the fabric really makes the dress, and I am really pleased with the outcome.
For Zoe, I cut a size 10 with a few alterations. Having made 2 muslins and a dress for myself already, I knew the neckline needed narrowing to hide bra straps. So I took in the neckline by 1/2" on each side. I also did a sort of Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) by dropping the front bodice 1" at the center front waist; tapering to nothing at the side seams.
I love the look and fit of this dress on Zoe, and am still not done with "Anna." I am about to cut another one for myself from a sale fabric I got up at Britex in SF this fall.
