I'm blue, da ba dee da ba da

Again, a very quick project. Let's call this the 'blue patchworkdress'.
This knitdress was very simple to sew. It was the first time I tried a pattern from Diana Mode and it does not disappoint at all. I used my normal alterations and it fits perfectly.
The fabric looks like patchwork but is actually printed that way.

I needed a simple pattern to let the fabric speak for itself and somewhat straight lines on the sides to match with the vertical lines in the pattern. I think this one just ticks all the boxes.

I'm gonna wear this with a narrow blue belt (which I still have to buy..) as I want to emphasize the waist a bit more and break the vertical lines which probably make me look longer than I already am.



I made sure the prints matched at the sideseams. As the sideseams are not completely straight it is unavoidable to have a wedge-like part there. But this way it doesn't bother me.


                     The neckline drapes beautifully:

  


Yep..I'm very content with this.

What I'm not so thrilled about is the august-issue of KnipMode. It just doesn't do anything for me. There's a new lady in charge and I hope this has nothing to do with it (because she'll be there probably for quite some time).

Ah well, let's not jump to conclusions too soon.

Happy sewing everyone!

Gr.
Lilian
        
     

Comments

  1. gwensewsJuly 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Cool and comfy style and color. Very pretty dress.

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  2. Sharon SewsJuly 18, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oooo, I like it! Those colors are so soothing. The dress looks like one I'd love to wear - a LOT.

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  3. Jane MJuly 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    This dress is so beautiful on you. Lovely colors and beautifully fitting.

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