Waiting on Fall with Autumn Abstract Print from Nature's Fabrics

Waiting on Fall with Autumn Abstract Print from Nature's Fabrics

Have you had the perfect fabric in mind for the perfect project but at the wrong time? I fell in love with the Autumn abstract woven print from Nature's fabrics. 
I ordered it in Spring and because of the Fall colors, I knew I needed to wait to showcase it. Now is the time!
At the time of the order, I was uncertain of the pattern I wanted to use. I started seeing many versions of Vogue 1735 on Instagram and Pattern Review. I was attracted to the maxi length and full sleeves of this dress. I liked the idea of the deep V, but I knew I would need to make with a slight modification to adequately cover my endowments. 
I was watching the calendar waiting for the seasons to change. It is PSL season at the coffee shops; it was time for me to make my dress. When I ordered the fabric, I did not have a pattern in mind. I realized I was a little shy for the maxi length of view B. I went with the shorter length of view A. I think with this print is is the perfect length;  I love it!
Once I decided to make it, the dress came together fairly quickly. 
Overall, I did not have any major issues with the constructions of this pattern. I did not however, like the way the neckline and bodice facing is constructed with bias tape. I think it would have been better to have a front and back facing to finish the neckline.
I love that there is a long waist tie that is used to pull in the fullness and give a bit of shaping. Il like that is can be tied to be worn in the front or back.
 At the sleeve, I added a casing that I threaded through with a length of twill tape. I gathered it slightly, tied a knot, tucked it into the casing and stitched it closed. I wanted a slight gather, but I did not want it to be elasticized and close to my arm.
 
 
I closed the V by about 4in. to increase the modesty factor. Even with the adjustment, there is a little cleavage exposure. I really enjoyed the dart shaping at the bustline and the pleats at the waist.
I love a dress with pockets and this one included them saving me from having to add them.
This is a great pattern and a fun dress in a bold print! 

 

Happy Sewing,

Bianca 

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