Well, one of the most important pieces of information that you will find on any pattern is the suggested fabric. Even when you have this information you can make a misstep when it comes to selecting the right fabric. Sometimes the results are disastrous, others it is just a different spin on the original pattern. Well, I recently experience this when I made the Bridgetown Dress by Sew House Seven. The pattern called for knit or woven fabric with a good drape. Well, when I saw this pattern, I knew just the perfect fabric for this project. A beautiful medium weight floral knit. I thought that it would hang beautifully in the back while still being structured enough for my style taste. Pattern Review Fabric Choice: Medium weight floral knit Fabric Source: Metro Textile, New York Garment District Pattern Instructions: Instructions are clear and easy to follow. There is no guessing. It is definitely a pattern that a beginner would be successful in creating. And any level sewist would enjoy making. Garment Construction: The garment works up fast. The construction is basic not requiring any special techniques/skills. I think one of the best parts of the construction is of the sleeves. Why? If you are anything like me, you are a bit impatient at the end of making something. You are so close to being finished and then you have to wait a little longer for those hems. Not the case with this pattern. The construction of the sleeves allow them to be finished with no need for hemming. I did have to switch between single needle and double needle at different parts of the instructions. I could have set up another machine with the double needle to reduce the time to switch. But not a huge deal. I did not only use the serger as it was my first time making the dress and not totally sure about sizing. Sizing: The sizing was perfect. Initially, when I was putting the bodice and the skirt together, I was concerned with the size. I thought the dress was going to be too big. Not the case. Once the elastic was in the sizing was perfect. Fit: I plan to add a belt the next time that I wear. I think that the belt will help to give a little more defined waist. Nothing with the dress design just my personal preference. I couldn't find a wide belt that I liked. I think that I will have to make me one. Maybe I will do a post about the belt construction. Adjustments: No major adjustments needed. The only thing that I changed was the shortening the amount of hem for the skirt. Next time, I would lengthen to hit below my knees and/or try a maxi length in a woven fabric. Tips: Make sure that you pay attention to the seam allowance. They are either 3/8" or 5/8" at different points in the instructions. I failed to do so and out came the seam ripper. Nothing huge but no one wants to be slowed down. Would I it make again? Yes, I plan to make another in a different fabric to see the difference in drape. I plan to make more due to the ease of construction, the fact that it is a quick make, and is versatile. Great pattern! Back to the start of this post, let’s talk about how fit is affected by fabric choice. The dress is designed to have the back cross and drape loosely below where the back band of your bra would lie. My dress back did not fit as loosely as picture for the pattern. In fact, I can choose whether to wear the cross bodice in the front or the back where it is intended to go. Both look good. I do plan to wear with a wide belt. But it could easily be worn without just a style choice. This view is of the dress turn around with cross bodice in the front. What is one of your fabric mishaps? How did it turnout? Share your comments. I
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