Christmas Dress Sew Along 2017, Weihnachtskleid-Sew-Along 2017

Hello, my dear friends,

long time no see. Today is already the second meeting of the German Christmas dress sew along Weihnachtskleid SewAlong 2017 WKSA. "I am decided and have got the fabric already"

Monika and Yvonet are hosting the great sew along  "Vom Laufsteg in den Kleiderschrank" meaning "from runway into my wardrobe". which motivated me watching some runway shows.

I am inspired by this Lanvin dress:

Lanvin Resort 2018, Vogue Runway

The best bodice pattern would be the Camì Dress by paulinealice but the shoulders don't fit me at all.

https://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/en/pdf-sewing-patterns/34-cami-dress-pdf-pattern.html

The pattern fitting the best would be Robe Bleuet by Deer&Doe, I have bought the updated version, too. But it features princess seams.

https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/11-bleuet-dress-pattern.html

I could use the Emery Dress pattern and transform it to a shirt version using the Bleuet elements. Which means quite some work.

https://www.christinehaynes.com/products/emery-dress-pdf-pattern 

The Flora Dress by ByHandLondon is providing the loveliest to wear skirt and will probably be my choice.

https://byhandlondon.com/products/flora-dress

Last year at our great southern German sewing bee Annäherung Süd I was able to buy some lovely stretch synthetic bordeaux fabric which will hopefully give a nice result.

Are you sewing a Christmas dress, too?

We will meet again in 10.12.2017 to show the progress and in 23.12.2017 presenting our dresses. But now have a look at all the other's plans at MeMadeMittwoch Bloghttp://memademittwoch.blogspot.de/2017/11/wksa-2017-ich-habe-mich-entschieden-und.html!

SaSa

P.S: my Christmas dresses 2011-2016:

2011 

my first self made dress

Schnitt/Pattern: Burda Style 128-082009 "Pariser Chic"Größe/Size: 36-38-40/42

Stoff/Fabric: woolen blend, elastic lining, invizible zip.

2012

Pattern/Schnitt: Burda Style 121-112012 (gibt es als DL)

Size/Größe: 36

Fabric/Stoff: woolen gabardine

2013

Pattern: Dakota Dress, Named Clothing, PDF

Size: 38 bust-38 waist- 40 hip.

Fabric: ponte di roma knit, bought at Garçonne, Freiburg.

2014

Pattern/Schnitt: Robe Viviane von RDC (République du Chiffon)
Size/Größe: 38
Fabric/Stoff: floaty woolen flower print. Silk tafetta.

2015

Pattern, Schnitt: Robe Cardamome, Deer+Doe

Size/Größe:        38 bust-40 waist-42 hip

Fabric/Stoff:      burgundy/black vichy by Deer+Doe

2016

pattern: Vogue Marcy Tilton V8876

fabric: dark blue silk crepe, René Lézard Outlet

size: 10 bust-12 waist and hip

alterations: one size smaller, omitted pockets, added facings to the front yoke sewn like sewing a shirt.

Asaka Kimono, Named Clothing, #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 Août

Hello, my sewing friends!
Coucou, mes copines!

Our internet sewing community has brought me several sewing friends in real life. One of them is Mel of 500daysofsewing who is living in a neighbouring community. She pushed me to finally sew the kimono I had cut out since quite some time.

https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/asaka-kimono/

We met last Sunday at her great sewing studio to sew our Asaka kimonos. The pattern of Named Clothing features interesting two piece sleeves with a slit up to the forearm.

Last November, I had seen this gorgeous Liberty silk crêpe at The Fabric Store and had to buy it for my kimono project. It is by far the most expensive fabric purchase I ever made. Worth every penny! 

The print is exactly what I had looked for. The silk has got the most beautiful drape with just the perfect weight. I used a very fine needle (60) and polyester thread. The silk was easy to sew and to press.

I sewed size 38 according to my bust size.

Named Clothing's seam allowances are only 1cm. I cut 2cm seam allowances all along the front sleeve seam, sewed the seam and folded the seam allowance two times according to the slit hem, stitching one continuous edge seam.

I sewed the sleeves in by flat when I was irritated because I couldn't find any notch according to the sleeve front seam. All seams are french seams, using my quilt foot.

I didn't want to fuse any interfacing to my precious silk so I bought some silk organza which I basted with stitch length 5 within the seam allowances to the outer collar pair and the belt pieces. The silk Organza was very difficult to cut because of it's shifting nature.

Similar to the belt loops, I made a little hanger loop which I fixed when sewing on the collar. The belt loops, I sewed on after finishing the kimono to determine the position.

Pattern: Asaka Kimono, Named Clothing

Size: 38

Fabric: 3m Liberty of London Torrington Crepe de Chine - Maria Teresa / Berry 

I am so happy about my kimono. I guess that I will wear it every morning making breakfast!

This is my August lingerie make of #jecoudsmagarderobe capsule. Have a look at Clo's blog to see all the other's makes. Miriam who has sewn a wonderful swimsuit this month is collecting the Germans' contributions. 

Here you can admire gorgeous Asaka Kimonos made by:
Lizzy Jane, Amanda for a friend, Amanda for herself and Heather Loo.

Have fun,

SaSa

Kimono-leotard Jalie 2673, #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017 Juillet

Coucou, mes amies,

Hello, my sewing friends!

Have a look at my july make for our challenge #jecoudsmagarderobecapsule2017!

Last year, I had already sewn the Sophie swimsuit. 

Because I don't like very much visiting swimming pools (either it is too cold or there are too many visitors), I opted for brightening up my sports wear.

Once a week, I am having a PBT course where we are exercising with a fit ball. Most of the time, you are reclined at a mat. So I was looking for a pattern with a high neckline and chose Jalie 2673. 

The kimono style front wrap is allowing to enter into the leotard even with wide hips. Because I wanted to accentuate the band, I sewed it on left side at left side.

I hid the seam allowances by attaching by flat a navy blue fold over elastic with little zig zag stitches at each side. I skipped the sleeves and used the fold over elastic to finish the armholes.

My fear was not to be able to enter my buttocks into the leotard which is no problem. However it is a little bit difficult to enter the shoulders due to the firm blue elastic.

I lengthened the skirt by 5cm to hide my rear and finished the hem with a serged rolled hem. The instructions leave the hidden front edge unfinished but I made a flat serger seam.

For the briefs, I used my TNT panties pattern "The Smoothie" which is covering everything up.

I sewed the front pieces of the Watson bra for a built-in bra using a firm berrytone powernet and a 2cm plush underbust elastic. I fixed it at the side  and front-overlap seam allowances of the finished leotard. I fitted the straps and sewed them on the shoulder seam allowances. 

I am very happy with my new kimono leotard. I have already recieved some requests where I had bought it.

Pattern: Kimono dress leotard Jalie 2673

Size: T

Pattern built-in-bra: Watson bra, Clothhabit

Panties Pattern: The Smoothie

Fabric: Sensitive S007 rotblau diagonal, spitzen-stoffe.de

You can have a look at the others' makes at Clo's. Miriam has collected the German participants. At Selmin's Tweed and Greet you can admire all the red makes for 12 Colours of Fashion.

Have fun!

SaSa

P.S.: Some of you wanted to know what PBT is:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K6qCDP6hRqU

P.P.S.: I don't know why all the links were gone. They are working now!