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surplice dress, maxi version

knit surplice dress

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials »

Instructions

Love my dress in maxi length!

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Cute, Romantic, Casual

Materials

Baby jersey with spandex dyed navy blue

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haela

Jun 03, 2013

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I adore the colour!

Shondell

Apr 23, 2013

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Looks great!

lolosews

Apr 07, 2013

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Very nice flatters you, I may take this class just from picture.

torilynn

Apr 06, 2013

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This was fit for you. I would guess the bust line was altered for a more flattering fit. Any suggestions?

Choclit Goddess

Mar 30, 2013

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Hi Meg! I'm a plus-sized girl. Will this work for me?

SaintGaldePons

Mar 25, 2013

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Gorgeous. You did a fantastic job.

mishoga1257814

Feb 23, 2013

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Oh I have to make this. I love it. I just want to modify with long bell sleeves. I think I might try that this week. BTW, if anyone needs any help with dying clothes, I am a professional garment dyer.

Bail77

Feb 01, 2013

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Love this .plan to make at least 3 for the summer.Enjoy the class .will post a project soon.

BridgetM

Jan 21, 2013

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So pretty! I can't wait until my fabric arrives and I can get started!

HouseofPinheiro

Jan 16, 2013

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so sweet.

Moushka

Dec 23, 2012

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Pretty, flattering dress. I could use a closet full! Thanks for sharing.

evie1203

Sep 19, 2012

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Meg so good to see you here:):) add more patterns please!! I have both of your books I am in your class....... and crave more!!!

AshAli

Sep 15, 2012

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Meg, that dress compliments you so well. Really beautiful! I love the simplicity of it and the fabric makes it easy to wear. Looking at this image of you and realizing my [tata's] are substantially larger, I realize that perhaps a detail on the garment or a slightly fitted under the breast to waist area could be added in my case. Then I can continue with the skirt as shown. Thank you for sharing your creation.

deafmom

Aug 27, 2012

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Is this class available in close caption?

Meg McElwee

Aug 27, 2012

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Not yet, but it's a very new class, so I'm sure it will be available in that format sometime down the road.

ShanniLoves...

Aug 25, 2012

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Looks great!!! I can't wait to get started on the class!

Lynne O

Aug 22, 2012

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Your dress is gorgeous! I have just signed up for the class. Here in UK - where it is Winter 10 months of the year, I wear knit clothes a lot of the time so it will be fantastic to choose my own fabric and make them.

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Meg McElwee

Aug 22, 2012

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Lynne, winter ten months of the year sounds so great when you're in the middle of summer in the humid US south! Great to have you in my class.

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evie1203

Sep 19, 2012

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I have trouble to find interesting fabric...any sides in uk to recommend? or something in london?kind regards

KarriePerry

Aug 21, 2012

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These are the kinds of clothes I dream of sewing! I'm currently pregnant, so it will be at least 6 months before I can make a size that I would likely be after baby comes. If I purchase the class now can I access it say, 6 months - 1 year? Your patterns rock, I have made 3 items already for baby from your Growing Up book. :)

Katie Leigh

Aug 21, 2012

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Hi Karoline! Craftsy classes are always available for you - they never expire! You can sign up for the class now and it will be waiting for you when you are ready to take it : )

brittanyk838557

Aug 21, 2012

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This dress looks SO comfortable. Do you think it would work for a Maternity pattern as is, or would I have to alter it? Do you have instructions for something like that?

Meg McElwee

Aug 21, 2012

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It would work for maternity as-is. If you're looking for a less belly-hugging fit, you can just widen the front skirt panel by 6 inches or so and add extra gathers to the skirt front to make it fit with your bodice size.

Ipanema

Aug 19, 2012

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Really cute dress and smashing on you. Would Tencel Jersey Knit be okay for this dress? If you shop for knits online, how do you know if a knit has good recovery and how do you know if a knit is "stable?" I signed up for your class thru craftsy and am enjoying reviewing the lessons right now.

Meg McElwee

Aug 19, 2012

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Thank you! Tencel Jersey sounds so comfortable. Unfortunately, there's only one way to tell if a fabric has a good recovery without testing it in person - if it contains spandex, you're good. Otherwise, the only way to tell is by ordering a swatch first. There are fabrics that don't contain spandex that have a great recovery, and hopefully tencel jersey is one!

3boysfarmmama

Aug 17, 2012

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Oooh! I just bought some great gray/white fabric that would terrific in this!

thenchuff

Aug 17, 2012

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Adorable, versatile dress. I really want to take this class! Do you think craftsy will be offering a sale soon?

Meg McElwee

Aug 18, 2012

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Thank you! You can sign up through the link on my blog for 50% off - http://sewliberated.typepad.com/sew_liberated/2012/08/my-craftsy-course-is-live.html

Brenners

Aug 16, 2012

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Would silk jersey be good for this dress?

Meg McElwee

Aug 16, 2012

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Oooh, yes - a very luxurious choice!

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