Graffiti Kimono Dress
6:11 PMHanging out in alleyways... |
I finally decided on KwikSew 3533. I was rather inspired by this dress that I pinned a while back, even to the piles of books all around her...something I am quite familiar with ;)
In the inspiration piece, there were no sleeve bands -- I decided I liked that look so made View A, but left the sleeve bands off and just hemmed the sleeve edges with a narrow hem. I used Steam-A-Seam in the skirt hem before stitching and it kept the edge from getting all wavy as I sewed with my regular machine. Someday I'll have a serger or maybe even a coverstitch machine, but until then... this works.
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Kwik Sew 3533 |
I also made the waist ties twice as long as called for, so that I could wrap them around to the back and then back around to the front; I far prefer a front tie, as I feel it looks both more flattering and less dated. The waistband piece on this pattern is only in the front; if it was front and back I would just have tied the regular-length ties in the front, but I did want some black at the back waist as well.
What, there is no graffiti here? I'll bring my own. |
Heading into Allen's Alley, for official graffiti -- it even has a nice sign explaining who all the people on the walls are... |
The wind picked up...or was she blowing my hair around? |
Front closeup, still windy! |
Back view |
20 comments
Love it! this pattern might inspire me to have a go!
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope so. Fun results for a fairly easy sewing experience :)
DeleteGreat dress! Love the style and the fabric!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThis is a really cute dress and I love your fabric! It was a perfect choice for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you! The inspiration photo really helped me envision this one.
DeleteBeautiful - just right for this dress :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah Liz. I'd never want to make the same dress over and over again.. ;)
DeleteWow, great job! Please pin this to our fan gallery on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1koHoHu
ReplyDeleteDone and done... thanks!
DeleteSo pretty! Especially with the urban photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Couldn't resist this location; the alley is all local musicians so it was very appropriate :)
DeleteLove this dress. Style looks great on you and print is such fun
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracy -- it's a comfortable and casual style. Fun to finally be able to wear this print!
DeleteThis is a really great dress. I love the black details, they go with that print wonderfully and the dress looks really nice on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I debated whether I should use black as the contrast but I'm glad I did
DeleteI love the wrap like effect without the wrap! And the contrast is very good. Yay for adding non-floppy pockets, too. This whole dress is a great success!
ReplyDeleteGood point -- it's nice to have a wrap effect without worrying about it gaping unseemingly ;) Thanks for your kind compliments!
DeleteFantastic dress! :) print is really lovely
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by to comment! It's nice to meet you, and discover your blog too :)
DeleteShare your comments, ideas or suggestions here -- I am always interested in hearing from readers. It's nice to have a conversation!