Remember the Peterman Dress? Although the version I made was okay, it didn't really fit the way I wanted it to.
Lo and behold, PatternMaster Boutique Version 5, just released last month, has greatly improved the kimono-style draft! With great excitement, I printed out a new pattern and finally got the dress finished yesterday.
The verdict: We have a winnah!!
No more bat wings! It fits great and is so comfortable!
Back view:
The fabric I used came from my stash, as this was going to be a "wearable muslin." But when I realized it would fit so nicely, I went ahead and finished it properly, with covered buttons and a self-fabric belt.
When I showed the dress to my PMB group (when it was still unfinished), they recommended I make a coat using the same pattern choices (but with more ease, of course). Sounds like a plan!
Lo and behold, PatternMaster Boutique Version 5, just released last month, has greatly improved the kimono-style draft! With great excitement, I printed out a new pattern and finally got the dress finished yesterday.
The verdict: We have a winnah!!
No more bat wings! It fits great and is so comfortable!
Back view:
The fabric I used came from my stash, as this was going to be a "wearable muslin." But when I realized it would fit so nicely, I went ahead and finished it properly, with covered buttons and a self-fabric belt.
When I showed the dress to my PMB group (when it was still unfinished), they recommended I make a coat using the same pattern choices (but with more ease, of course). Sounds like a plan!
I LOVE the way this "new and improved" looks on you! It looks terrific.
ReplyDelete``Janie, Winston Salem, NC
It's beautiful! I love the fit and the color is gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLOL Do only those of us in Winston-Salem NC post a comment? Great dress Welmoed - speaks well for PMB and pushes me a little closer to thinking seriously about it. The fit is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMartha Ann in Winston-Salem NC
OMG, Welmoed, that is gorgeous!!! And you look amazing in it. Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteHope to see you again in Puyallup this year.
SherryV
Unrelated to this post but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the Snuglet instructions I found online a few weeks ago. I've made 3 as Christmas gifts so far and, well, make that 2 because I'm keeping one for myself. LOVE IT and so easy!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most wonderful dress! I wish I could make one! I'd wear that every day.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the Ruby Red Dress.
ReplyDeleteSwimsuits anyone?. . .Has anyone ever tried to make their own swimsuit? Please recommend successful patterns. Thank you.
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