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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

A little of this

It seems I'm a little obsessed with the Staple Dress pattern. I've made four versions, and I've got a fifth one cut out. It's such an easy pattern to sew, and it's very comfortable to wear. Of course, I have very little photographic proof that I wear them. So, let's take a quick chronological look at Staple Dress numbers 1-4.


Version 1, finished in May. I followed the pattern for this one, and did five lines of waist shirring. I cut this one at a larger size than the following versions (but the later versions also had less shirring, so it balances out).

FO: Tsuru Staple Tunic
Version 2, tunic length. I used a purchased top to select the length for this version. This is my most-worn version so far.

Let's all ponder what this pose is, shall we? I finished this one on the Madison retreat in June.

FO: Staple Dress #3
Version 3, finished a month ago.

FO: Staple Dress #4
Version 4, in voile and Tsuru, also finished a month ago.

sisters

I wore this one to my sister's rehearsal dinner, but I only have half shots of it. Oh well. Eventually.

The tunic and two later dresses were cut with a wider neckline, as I felt the pattern neckline is just a little too high.

I really appreciate an easy garment pattern that gives great results. I a, thinking of trying April's Date Night Dress pattern soon!

17 comments:

  1. Those dresses tunics look awesome! When you find a great cut that is flattering and fun to make, It makes sense to make a bunch. The fabrics are all so different, they don't look too similar.

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  2. what a versatile pattern! it looks great on you.

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  3. You are so cute! Love the viole version especially, that was a great idea to put the panel on the bottom. I need to finish mine!

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  4. they all look fantastic! i really like the contrasting trim on dress #2!

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  5. Love them all! They look really cute on you, and the fabric you chose is perfect!

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  6. I love them all but your second version is my favourite!

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  7. eeeep! you are so cute!!!! Miss you xx

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  8. eeeep! you are so cute!!!! Miss you xx

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  9. eeeep! you are so cute!!!! Miss you xx

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  10. Those dresses are gorgeous - I think the green voile version is my favourite. I have been wanting to try this dress forever myself.

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  11. I like your wider neck as well. Can you talk a bit about how you graded the pattern to do that?

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  12. you're such a cutie. i love those dresses too.

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  13. Those look fabulous! Nicely done!

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  14. They all look great! I would definitely wear the tunic version all the time as well. Looks like we have similar figures and it's very flattering. (sjn821 on Rav)

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  15. you are just beautiful! inside and out! i love these dresses on you. i especially love the contrasting facing on the last two. super cute little addition!

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  16. My first time commenting here...I just had too! These dresses are so pretty, love the voile!

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  17. Oh, I want to be you! Someone slap me and don't let me start another quilt.

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