I pondered what to make last night. I decided something wrappy-drapey would be good, so I thought of the very popular New Look 6429 (which I am wearing today for inspiration). Such a comfy dress and one that takes longer to cut out than sew...
However I decided to make a few changes. I put 5 cm through the torso since the other one sits a bit high.
I used clear elastic inside the turned-over neck so it wouldn't gape. I may have gone a bit overboard, but the gathers are in keeping with the side gathers and the back so I think that works OK (if I don't like it after a few wears I should be able to take some of the elastic out)
I also decided to square off the back bodice point and put on a straighter skirt with gathers:
It sits a bit lower than I planned, but I think the effect is rather 1940s which is just fine by me!
The colour doesn't come up too well in the pics - it's more like this text (note to self: learn some more html)
6 comments:
Mmm sludgy green. Lovely!
I like your modifications, but not being familiar with the pattern (which is not to say I don't own a copy, I very well may) I didn't realise there was back interest!
It's a winner.
There's not usually so much pack interest... I put it in. Is that cheeky of me?
Oops that should read 'back interest'.
Love the gathering in the back.
Olive is one of my favourites at the moment, too. I like the dress and I think you can do a lot with that colour. Add browns and greens to tone it down, or add cerise or red to perk it up. Good all seasons colour, I think.
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