Maxi Dress on Me!

I am really putting up the blog posts, but I am wearing my Simplicity 2580 Maxi today and wanted to put up a picture.


Off to substitute 4th grade feeling great in my new dress!
Have a great day!

Simplicity 2580–Maxi Version

I have made this twice before but never in the maxi length.  I really wanted one and had the perfect ITY border print.
ITY stands for interlock twist yarn, the fabric is usually a polyester and has nice drape.
Here is more information on this fabricEmma One Sock fabric guide
Pictures were taken during the rain from Isaac so a bit dark, I plan on wearing it this week so better pictures soon.

It is really long, I will have to wear my taller shoes, but I love the border print and the effect it has on the dress.
The drape

Now for the back bodice, it is just what I had left to make it work.  I do like the way it looks, a bit of drama as you walk away.  When substitute teaching, I will probably wear a cardigan with this dress.

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With all the rain from Isaac (no complaints here we were in severe drought), I have been getting lots of clothes made for Erin.    Four garments completed, another top cut out, waiting for lining for her coat.   That just barely makes a dent in the pile of fabric, the girl went crazy buying fabric! 

Simplicity 2580–View D

I have made this once before for Erin.  Here is the review and here is the blog post.
A couple of weeks ago, I was at Paige’s and we were going to shop at Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn and Home Goods.  I remembered a independent fabric store I had visited years ago and I did an internet search.  It was still open and I showed Paige the address, my lucky day, it was one block off the road we were on.  I purchased this fabric and one other piece for a top.
My dress was suppose to be the maxi-length but I only purchased 2 yards of fabric, so change of plans.
This pattern is quick to sew and I really like the drape front, it doesn’t drape too low.

Should of put on my sunglasses, every picture I was squinty eyed!

Simplicity 2580

Description:  Misses  dresses in 2 lengths with different top choices. I made View C and omitted the sleeves for Erin.

Sizing: 6 to 22

Instructions:  They were good and easy to follow.  The bodice on View C is the same as the bodice for View D. The only difference is connecting the loop on View C.   I did have to keep the pattern piece handy to make sure I had the bodice going the correct direction.  It is self-lined, with a fold to have the front and the lining all in one.  Lots of interesting angles, to form this draped front but easy to get it turned around possibly.


Likes/Dislikes:  They are mostly likes:

• the neckline choices
• the drape and fit of the dress
• ease of construciton.
• the overall look

one dislike:
The loop pulls the bodice up funny.

Fabric:  A wonderful knit from Joann's, just a fun fabric for a 20-something young woman.

Changes:  The last dress I made for Erin was too long by 3-4". The pattern envelope shows the shorter version below the knee on the model, I knew this wasn't a length Erin wanted.  Plus, I was short on fabric, I folded up the skirt by 3" to make it shorter and save fabric.   I still took a 1-1/2" hem in the skirt after this change. 

Conclusion: Erin wanted a dress from this fabric and picked a couple of patterns she liked. I think it turned out fabulous. It was quick and fun to make.
 

 I had to take pictures in front of my beautiful weeping Cherry tree.