I decided to use a knit I bought at Jo-Ann this fall, its a black and grey small pattern but what I like about this fabric is that is very warm. I don't know how to call this kind of knit but it's like 2 layers of fabric in one which makes it perfect for winter. Let me tell you, here in Montreal its very cold in December.... like very very cold. Also there's no Jo-Ann here in Montreal, at least that I know of. I went to Acadia National Park, Maine this fall for a short photography trip with my husband and made a quick stop in Bangor to buy fabric. I bought it originally to make something like a vest or a light coat but never did. Here's a picture of the fabric..does anyone know how to call this kind of pattern??
It's very soft and very warm and has good elasticity which makes it very comfortable. I told you I wanted a very very simple pattern so I chose Mccall's 7085. Here's a picture of the pattern, I chose to make view E. It's a sheath dress with sweetheart neckline which I think its the cutest feature of this pattern.
Now, the pattern calls for a lining and a back zipper. I skipped those steps. The knit fabric gave me the opportunity to make a pullover dress and the fact that the fabric is 2 layers thick prevented me from doing a lining. I cut a size 14 but should have cut a 12 or maybe even a 10. The first one was way to big. I took in half an inch at each side and at the back seam and after it was better.
Here's a picture of the final result.
There's a little bump at the back but I guess it's not that bad after all. I'm not completely happy about this dress, I find it a little boring. I say to myself that it's a basic one to have in the wardrobe for the winter with a cardigan or a vest and it's a matter of spicing it up with accessories and jewelry. I'm thinking it would look good with black panties and burgundy pumps but I don't have them...maybe one day.
Anyway, to summarize things, I like this pattern. I love the fitted look of the dress and the neckline. I think this kind of dress is good for my hourglass shape because of the darts.
I will be trying this pattern again in the spring, I want to have a flowered kind of pattern and I'll try maybe a woven cotton. We'll see!
I'll leave you with a picture of the fabric for my next project...I still don't know what I'm gonna do...I'm thinking some A-line dress maybe with a fitted bodice and voluminous sleeves??
Maybe its too much...already the pattern is a little eccentric to my taste...but I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone here.
Here's the fabric, a chevron patterned knit in black, cream and navy blue.
See you soon!! Happy holidays to everybody!!
