So I decided to draft a pattern for a summer dress during the Polar Vortex we are experiencing up North. It helps me cope with the frigid cold weather.
I designed the dress with a sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps. It hits at the knee and has a full sweep. I used my princess seam sloper and added 2″ to each panel at the sweep to give it some fullness.
After cutting the dress and sewing the first sample, I was able to check out the fit. Overall, it looks good.
In order for the dress to fit me, I’m going to need to increase the waist approximately 5 inches and reduce the bust approximately 2 inches. I don’t want the dress to fit tight at the waist. I want the dress to have a slightly relaxed fit to the body at the waist and some fullness at the sweep.
Let’s hope my vision comes out correctly. W
Happy Sewing Everyone!
Peace, Love, and Happiness!
Beth
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