This my first dressmaking blog post. In this blog I shall describe the construction process and any modifications I made.
#m8036 version A
Fabric choice; I used a thrifted double gauze cotton woven fabric. I was really short on fabric and made all the smaller pattern pieces from scraps patched together.
The original pattern was to long on the shoulder for me
Pattern amendments:
(I made a UK size 14)
I shortened the body length by 4cm at the waist
I omitted the second ruffle due to fabric shortage
I took 1.5cm off the shoulder seam length from the shoulder point by the sleeve head
I used a internal tie instead of a hook and eye to enable maximum fit flexibility with my post partum figure.
Fabric interfacing
The pattern specified iron on interfacing but due to eco reasons I prefer to use fabric to act as interfacing. Here I used some light weight cotton curtain lining to cut on the opposite grain line to act as interfacing.
Loving the pleated sleeve head
I added a KATM mini label above the sash tie.
I finished all the seams with French seams except the arm holes and ruffles. I did this for a clean smart finish and because the gauze fabric is unstable and frays easily.
Overall verdict;
It is a great dress to wear for post partum and breast feeding! I love the sleeves and the roomy cuff it makes it very comfortable
I love the gentle drop on the ruffle in the cotton gauze.
When I put it on for the first I felt a little bit like boo peep! I’m pleased with all the alts I made except for removing the 2nd ruffle as that would have made the dress less revealing.
