I sewed something!! I know, I'm as shocked as you are! On Sunday when I wore my knit dress I had a minor epiphany. I've been avoiding sewing, partly because I'm tired and the pregnancy is kicking my butt, but also because I don't want to sew what I have ready to sew. Both of my current "In Progress" projects are detailed, woven things. I don't feel like sewing fussy. I'm in the mood for instant gratification. And so...
I made an effortless knit dress!! Yay!
Here it is sans bump. It is a BWOF from
Feb 2009, style 124, sewn for an cotton/lycra interlock knit that I purchased at
Fabric Mart. The pattern is drafted for a woven, but as you can see, works fine in a knit. I did have to grade it down to a 36, and I moved all of the darts to the side seams. (
Click here for a little tutorial on how I did that.) I hate darts in a knit, especially with stripes. I also didn't use the facing pieces, just created a "facing" out of a band cut on the greatest stretch.
What really attracted me to this style was the back. I love the vee! I was afraid it would be a little low, but decided to throw caution to the wind and sew it without a muslin, and it is perfect. Totally covers all the underthings. I also really like the little cut on sleeves. They provide good coverage for modesty and you can't get easier to sew!
I actually had a second reason for wanting to sew this dress. I bought a pair of maternity leggings the other day. I haven't owned leggings since the 80s, when I was in junior high, but I know that the 80's are supposed to be back, so I decided to go for it. Once I got them on I realized that I HAD to have a knit dress to layer over them.
I'm still not sure. I'm very much of the opinion that if you lived through a trend the first time, you are probably too old for it the second time. I'm right on the edge for this one...
