The asymetrical flowery dress.

It took me about four month between buying the fabric and completion. I had other things on my list and spent way too long on the design (two months to decide). I wanted a long flowy dress, but this quilting fabric is too stiff for that. So I attempted a tailored, more serious look, balanced by the print. I could have done it a bit faster if I didn’t slack off the button holes. (Did some tests with the machine, but ended up doing it by hand.)
I am really happy about the asymetrical opening and neckline, it looks good and it’s functionnal. I am very pleased with the buttons as well.
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I continued the theme on the 3/4 sleeves. The result is a bit underwhelming, and I haven’t worn that length of sleeves in a long time, we’ll see if I find it comfortable.
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Let’s not be coy about it: the innards ! It has one continuous bit of bias tape from the neck to the bottom, which is a nice acomplishement but lays funky on the shoulder, would redo it differently. The facings were annoying but worth it in the end. I still need to secure the sleeves facing better, because I catch it while putting the dress on. Also still need to take a decision on the waist seam finishing, which is tricky because of the buttonholes and the hook and eye holding the inside in place.
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Yes, of course.
(also look how the buttonblacket lies flat!)
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There are a few weird folds under my arms and on one shoulder, which I need to fix next time. The sleeves fit very well and don’t restrict my mouvement, which is weird given how much I winged that part.
Pattern my own, using slash and spread based on my bodice block. I used mostly straight machine stitch and hand sewing, no overlocker. Pocket fabric is of unknown origin (curtain maybe?)