Our fans made quick work of the #PatternPuzzle on Saturday morning. In the end they realised that most of the design detail was on the back of this garment with the front remaining quite clean.
You'll find all the pattern making detail on the website blog.
I do love your pattern puzzles. But I prefer to read your Monday posts because I can never figure them out.
ReplyDeleteIt's kinda like reading the last chapter of a book and the reading the whole book, once I know the ending:))
That is a delightful way to look at it. I'm pleased you enjoy the posts. :)
DeleteHow is the front shoulder dart dealt with?
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, thanks for getting in touch. If you look at the pattern development you'll see the dashed line where I've closed the shoulder dart, through the bust point and it's left a little ease on the panel seam in the bust area.
ReplyDeleteThen look at the final patterns and you'll see I've notched around the bust area to keep that small amount of ease in the right place when sewing. If the panel seam is pressed well you won't even notice that ease. Just a small move to shift the panel seam off the exact bust line for a slightly more attractive fit.
Let me know if this explanation clear or not. Happy to answer your questions. :)
That makes sense, thank you! I think I'm going to give this one a try, if I can find the right fabric :)
DeleteThat's sounds great Emily. For fabrics I'd be looking for a finely woven (good for bias) fabric with stable weave for this dress. Almost any fibre in a finely woven would work; cottons, linen, silks, wools and polyesters. Not so sure about rayon weaves? Good luck and feel free to ask questions. I'm always happy to help. :)
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