In my seemingly never ending quest for dress nirvana (i.e. a comfortable but good looking dress, one that can be worn in everyday life) I made this dress. Seems like it was a really quick dress to make, it took a week from cutting out to final hemming. But I guess the pattern was fresh in my mind from having made the 2245 top recently. I used view A but used the sleeve length and cuff for views B and C. 
The back view of the fabric
Back buttons from my stash. Even though they will not be seen by many people I like these little details.
While making the dress I kept thinking this could turn out to be a really strange dress, due to the fabric. I wanted to make this dress in a lightweight denim type fabric but I don't have any spare money this month to go and buy dressmaking fabric so I decided to use up some of my stash, specifically some of the fabric that I brought back from Devon in February. I was also a bit concerned it would look like an over-sized school girl dress.
The fabric was labelled"Liberty" "Country of origin: GDR, 2m 50" It is 100% cotton but has a weave shown best by the back view. This meant after washing it developed a slightly quilted look which disappears with pressing. However at times it seemed I was making a quilted dress which kept me wondering about how the end product would turn out. I had to do careful trimming of seams as they did bulk up a bit, especially in the neckband. 
I have been thinking that as the country of origin was GDR this fabric must be pre 1989 and as the measurements are in metric it must be post 1971.
I think this is going to be a good day dress, useful and comfortable with the all important pockets (yay!). You can expect someout and about dress photos soon.
That is gorgeous, well done, Love the fabric and style looks so versatile :)
ReplyDeletethat is a gorgeous dress. oh everyone has made nice dresses but me... wah!
ReplyDeleteNice dress! I need to get my finger out and sew a dress this month.
ReplyDeletewow - that dress is gorgeous - i can imagine it looks ace with funky tights and your green boots...or red clogs??????? - love my red clogs...takes a bit of getting used to walking in them while wearing tights!!! having lunch with sarah tomorrow....XXXXXX
ReplyDeleteI really love this and I think the texture adds something special to the overall look. I already tried to copy you, but the pattern was sold out.
ReplyDeleteO yes! This is definitely a Minnado dress - looks really really lovely (& GREAT pockets for your keys, lego & the odd snack). The buttons are also a gorgeous detail. Looking forward to the "action" shots! (Or to spot interesting unplanned for details in the background!!!)
ReplyDeleteGreat dress! I love the pockets as well, and the neckline and sleeves. I've got my lisette dress cut out, just need time to sew: ) betcha ill like it better than the up, sigh. But I've got denim and nirvana dresses on my mind too xx
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing this pattern pop up everywhere but have not been terribly sold on it until seeing your version =). Those pockets and back buttons look divine!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind comments. I am going to venture out in my new dress very soon.
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely! I actually bought the pattern after reading about your tunic. I just couldn´t resist those sleeves. Sigh... The fabric looks so great - and it´s got an interesting history too, that´s always good. And I adore the buttons. Such a nice touch!
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