Chloe is a semi-fitted, mid length A-line dress that hints towards a 60's mod style - a pattern by Canadian company Victory Patterns. I purchased the pattern from Dresses and Me together with the Lola pattern - you can read about my Lola here.
I really like the capped sleeve and contrast effect of version 2 and I chose a wool with a very fine red pinstripe which runs vertically.
I know this is really boring but I selected to contrast with a solid black cotton. It goes really nicely with my red circle top. Or on this day it was my black circle top and red boots.
I chose to make a size 8, knowing that on my muslin I would have to downsize the bust and increase the hip area. Here is exactly what I did to the pattern, after taking the dress off and on about eight times!
Side back piece: widen the hips by 3/8" at the side seam; take out 5/8" from the side seam at the armpit; to keep the side seam perpendicular to the floor I had to take 5/8" out of the bottom of the skirt at the side seam.
Centre back piece: widen the hip 1/4".
Side front piece: bring in by 5/8" under the arm on side seam; widen hips 3/8" on side seam; adjust the curve of the princess seam around the bust by straightening the curve above the bust by 1/8" and creating more of a curve underneath the bust by 1/4".
I absolutely love this dress and have worn it every week since I made it, which was about 3 weeks ago but a full on work schedule and then the nasty flu bugs all got in the way of taking some photos. I have since made a second Chloe - photos of that one yet to come.
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Ooooooh! I love this dress! I am so tempted to get this pattern. I sewed up Lola a couple weeks ago and it's the best! Hmmmm... this pattern should be on my short list.
ReplyDeleteThe Lola is a great pattern it is on my 'must make again' list. Chloe is just as good.
DeleteI really like this dress. I love the contrast on the pockets and the sleeve.
ReplyDeleteYeah I agree, it just breaks up nicely.
DeleteI love this frock on you - I've been tempted to buy it a few times...humm...so tempting!
ReplyDeleteI had to make quite a few changes for my shapeless body type, but it is sooo comfy.
DeleteI really like this dress and have just the fabric! You have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteOooo can't wait to see your dress :)
DeleteIt's a really pretty dress, and I love the fact that you chose a contrast color that is not drawing too much attention. It gives a lot of room to play with shoes, bags and accessories. I can imagine this being a go-to dress, it's suitable for almost anything!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy - I've worn it every week since I've made it just because it is so versatile. Love it.
DeleteI love everything on this dress. I agree with everyone, this dress is just pretty:)
ReplyDeleteThank Hana :)
DeleteOooh, that's pretty! The black cotton for contrast looks great :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe :)
DeleteI love this dress and the black contrast is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I do feel as if I live in this dress at the mo.
DeleteThis is so gorgeous! Loving the contrast. :-) I've been eyeing up this pattern for a while - seeing your pretty version may be enough to tip me over into buying it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteDo it, do it, do it! It is an easy pattern to adjust and fit. I've made a second one, just got to get some photos.
DeleteREALLY nice, Sandra. But I kind of wish there were less pattern designers! I didn't know about Victory and now I will have to go and have a looky.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I know right there are so many that I want to make and that list grows by the day!
DeleteI absolutely agree with everyone - this is a great dress. Perfect for winter and those cool spring days too. Great contrast fabrics. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks - this is one that will definitely transition from one season to the next (with my circle tops!)
DeleteVery classy! You look great!
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