Monday, November 09, 2015

Sewing for a Daughter - Lindy Skirt and Marianne Dress

Kaitlyn is a Junior in college (majoring in secondary math education) and starting to spend a couple mornings a week observing in the classroom.  This means her wardrobe is changing from college student to sometime college student and sometime teacher.
This teacher wardrobe needs more professional clothes that still look young and stylish.  She is on a college student and newlywed budget, which enters mom to help with some clothes.
The first one is the Itch to Stitch Lindy Petal Skirt, elastic waist pencil skirt with front overlaps.  I added 1" to the length, Kaitlyn is 5'8" tall and wants her skirts and dresses to hit right above the knee for teacher wear.  This skirt is a free pattern!
Itch to Stitch Lindy Petal skirt from Joann's polka dot knit
I cut a size 6 for Kaitlyn, tapering a bit smaller in the hips.  Kailtyn is a size 6 at Express for reference.
Itch to Stitch Lindy Petal skirt from Joann's polka dot knit
This skirt is so quick to make and looks so cute when it is finished.  I found the polka dot knit at Joann's and it is a very nice knit with quite a bit of stretch.
Tulip front detail on Itch to Stitch Lindy Petal Skirt
Kaitlyn loves dresses, so the second garment is the Marianne Dress and the window pane fabric is a heavy ponte from Joann's.  This dress is going to be so warm as this ponte is nice and thick.  I used the small bit of leftover polka dot for the yoke.  I thought the dots helped to keep the dress young.
I didn't get the sleeves lined up with the dress, so my windowpane is a little off.
front view of Marianne Dress made in Joann's fabrics knits, pattern from Indie Sew



I started with a size 10 but after Kaitlyn tried it on, I went really took it in at the waist.  She wanted it much more fitted and also the flare at the hem eliminated.  

I added 1 inch to the length and that wasn't quite enough.  I hemmed this dress  scant 1/2" hem.  I will add 2 to 3 inches next time.  Kaitlyn is fine with the length on this dress but future ones a bit longer is her preference.
Side view of Marianne Dress made in Joann's fabrics knits, pattern from Indie Sew

I did not have any black knit in my stash, so I used a black ponte skirt I never wore to get fabric for the neckline. 


Yoke details on Marianne dress from Indie Sew

One more look at the neckline.

Yoke details on Marianne dress from Indie Sew

Kaitlyn loved her new clothes but said no pictures with her wearing them, which is fine.  I did enjoy making these knit garments.  Knit pieces are fun and fast to make which was a bonus after finishing my labor intensive Pea Coat
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6 comments:

  1. Both look amazing. She can wear so many different jewelry colors and styles with both pieces.

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  2. Really cute! love the polka dot knit it looks great as the yoke in the dress.

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  3. Omg.. love that dress and great way to use your fabrics.

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  4. Omg.. love that dress and great way to use your fabrics.

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  5. I like both patterns. The dress is my favorite with the addition of the polka dots for the yoke. I am sure she appreciates both garments and I think they are perfect teacher look!

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  6. These are cute and look just perfect for her needs!

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