You know when you get a message and it makes you day! I got a message from
Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This inviting me to be part of The Day and Night Dress Challenge. I immediately said yes!
This challenge was right up my alley, I don't wear dresses too often but having the challenge to make one in my closet work for multiple occasions is perfect!
I went with Butterick 6330, a maxi dress I made last May and just love. I found many occasions to wear it last summer but come the first hint of fall, the dress went to the back of my closet.
This wasn't my first choice for this Challenge but when I had another look through my closet I knew this was the one. Actually, it is one of the few solid color dresses I own.
First up is the night look, I went for gold and glamorous. Or glamorous for me. I started with the night look and knew ti would be harder
for me. I went with over the top for me,
glitzy and metallic. I used Butterick 6062 (view A) for a basic jacket using
Mood Fabrics’ Metallic Gold Brocade.
My Butterick jacket was pretty basic and would show off the fabric.
I did change one thing with the pattern, the lining goes
right up to the seam. A facing was
added to the jacket and trimmed with a bias binding. I thought this was a better look for me, as
my lining was not a great match. I added
length to the sleeves and just turned up the sleeve hem allowance a bit
more. The Butterick pattern went
together beautifully and with only three basic pattern pieces it is a quick
garment to sew. Just as I wanted the
metallic brocade was the star of the show.
Isn't this fabric fabulous? There is a bit of a pink in the background fabric, just a wonderful touch.
This is pretty fancy for me but I love it. My plan is to make a sleeveless Nikko in a brick color to wear under my metallic jacket. Add jeans, this will be a look that will be one I will like wearing, too.
Okay, day look, this is really me and I love this one. I am so happy I stumbled upon it on Pinterest. a cardigan crossed over at the front and belted.
Taking the accessories up a notch, I was inspired by Anita
and her great hats, so I bought one for this day look.
I am not sure I am a hat person but it was fun using it as a prop.
My pattern is McCall’s 6996, a cardigan
pattern I have made a few times before and a style I really like. The fabric is a beautiful
sweater knit from Style Maker Fabrics. The colors together are such
beautiful jewel tones, they really work nicely together. This color combination is not one I have
tried before but I really love them together
The McCall’s pattern has several options, mine is View C,
with a good collar band. Have a look at
view A/B, the back flounce is amazing.
This look is so comfortable for me, I love this look and if
it wasn’t for The Day and Night Dress Challenge, I wouldn’t have had this
look. I paired it with the leather belt,
big earrings and booties.
Thanks to Elizabeth for asking me to be a part of this fun
challenge. She helped me look at my
dresses in a different way and expand their seasonal possibilities.
