I loved Allyn’s suggestion – using Jamie Christina’s Mission Maxi as the under-dress. It appeals to me on several levels. First, it’s bra-friendly. Second, I’ve made it once, so I already have the FBA and other adjustments. Third, I know how it fits, so all guesswork is taken out of it. Fourth, it’s a whopping two pieces. I’m not making the version with the train – it’s too much of a hassle on the dance floor. Thanks, Allyn!
I decided to make it from Italian Rayon Matte Jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics. BTW, did I mention that we’re having a knits sale this weekend? 20% off. Yeah, it’s all good!
Anyway, to make my life easier, I made full pattern pieces for the front and back. Matte jersey has a wonderful drape, but it does get rather slithery, especially when it’s folded on itself. This takes all that hassle away, and making the pattern pieces from muslin took less than 5 minutes, so it’s well worth it.
The fabric is wide enough so I can lay the pattern pieces next to each other. I’ll cut it out tomorrow on my lunch hour and hopefully have it sewn up this weekend. Wow – that would be a first – actually having my dress done well in advance of the gala. What a concept!
Happy sewing!
This is going to be an amazing dress…the color combo is really going to make you stand out!
Great pattern and fabric choice (as usual!) …simply perfect with that dazzling top!
You’ll have more time to look for shoes! I think using this pattern is brilliant.