Mine was made with a light pink lightweight cotton twill (that I got in this shipment!) as a muslin - at first. Then, before trying it on I got way too excited about dipping it in bleach and subsequently wearing it every day into eternity. The reverse dye job turned out perrrrfectly! I love so many things about it, but unfortunately when I did try it on, I realized that it doesn't fit me.
I cut out a size 10, which according to measurements would have been (and almost was) a good fit. Just two things:
1) The problem with a lot of good patterns is that they fail to recognize the existence of gravity.
If you know what I mean. So next time I'll be moving those darts downward.
2) I'll also be making it a few inches longer to accommodate my torso.
emily : torso :: giraffe : neck
I think it would be beneficial to use a more fluid fabric too. I'm thinking crepe de chine, challis or a nice cotton/silk blend like the original.
Really though, it's been so long since I made this one that I might just scrap this style altogether and jump on the Colette Sorbetto bandwagon. Pretty sure I'm convinced after seeing this one from Jaimielee.
Wait a minute, did I mention my recent acquisition of my very first Colette patterns?! Welp, it's no lie:
I want to start a Macaron SO badly, but have once again committed myself to bridesmaids' dresses. This batch is super cute though, and so much so that I may want one too!
Uh oh.
until next time,
Ah!! Colette Patterns take-over!! I got my Macaron for Christmas and I am so damn scared of it, I can't even tell you... I need to make an SBA (which I've never done) and that scares the crap out of me. Yours is gonna be so good though, I can already feel it.
ReplyDeleteAlso: Is that new packaging?? I'm jealous!
yes!! I bought fabric for the main part of the Macaron, so if I happen to put it together first, I'll definitely pass along any hot tips! Probably not any on SBAs though. :(
ReplyDeleteThe packaging is rad, the booklet sewn in with a back pocket for the pattern!