I got this pattern because I wanted to Make this Look.
If you haven’t come across Mena’s (from Sew Weekly) collection of Make this Look it is well worth a browse.
When the pattern arrived I saw that it had a maxi version with a wrap front. I had a look at a few reviews of it on pattern review and thought it was worth a go. It turned out really really well.
The plan was to do it in a nice drapey knit fabric. But then I came across this crepe/chiffon stuff at spotlight on the bargain table for $2/m.
Because the fabric is see through I had to add a lining to the whole dress. The pattern has just the top lined so it really wasn’t a stretch to add it to the skirt.
The wrap around top is not part of the foundation of the dress. It is kind of just added on to the front. But is is so very effective. And because you know that the drapey bit is on top of the dress, there are no concerns of it slipping and being too revealing.
The only modification I made was to reduce the amount of fabric in the skirt by almost half. I did this because I read a post on Styling You (about finding a Maxi dress that flatters) that said you should avoid dresses “billowing with meters of fabric”. It turned out perfect. Though to enable walking I needed to add a back slit to both the dress and the lining.
Awesome dress … so glad my post was able to help – it drapes beautifully and would be super flattering!
I love Make this Look – always so drool-worthy!
That’s excellent that the wrap is just for effect – I always worry a bit about cross-fronts.
Walking is optional when you look great.