Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Cheetah, Cheetah



So Faye has me on a roll. I may as well take advantage of this downtime and get some fast, easy personal sewing done. This is my fifth dress. Yeah me! I purchased this fabric from Melody a few years ago. I used a small amount when I made M6069 last year (I made it so the cowl can be worn either in the front or the back) and knew I wanted some sort of wrap dress from the rest. S2369 fit the bill especially after seeing some wonderful versions on Pattern Review. Basically, it's a pullover dress styled as a mock wrap. The front overlay curves and sits at the waist for flattery and control. It has two-piece raglan sleeves of which I cut four. I don't know about anyone else, but hemming a bias/curved sleeve in a knit is a PITA! I could use some sort of fusible stabilizer but the finish would not be a neat.

14 comments:

Omega said...

Pretty dress! You've been turning out some awesome pieces!

Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic) said...

It's another cute dress! Wow ~ five in a row...that must feel good!

narcissaqtpie said...

Sweet look! & THAT NECKLACE!!!

Debra Martin said...

Outstanding, Angela - once again! Love it!

Bunny said...

Very pretty and fits beautifully.

doradadama said...

another beautiful dress amopr.
yes, I totally understand what you mean?
are you a reader?

Ann Made Studio said...

This is a beautiful dress on you. It is very flettering and I like the idea of the wrap being a mock wrap.

velosews said...

You are on a roll - and successful at it too.

Jackie said...

Girl you really have been busy sewing up some pretty dresses! I knew you would do it, LOL.

Carol said...

Oh, yes, this dress is perfect! I am such a sucker for an animal print. You look beautiful, as always.

Barbara said...

Oh my gawd. You are the most glamorous woman on the web. Great and inspirational sewing. Thanks so much for that, gets me moving.

a little sewing said...

gob-smacking gorgeous dress!
Thank you for the hilarious (and wise) comment on my blog.

Couture Carrie said...

So gorgeous!
Love it!

xoxox,
CC

Cennetta said...

Beautiful dress.