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Sewing: The Couture Dress
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The Couture Dress

Finished Dress

Lapped Zipper
Inside of dress
Finished Dress
Muslin
Slit in back with hem lace
In Progress

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Couture Dress »

Instructions

I followed the instructions from the class except I added a slit in the back of the skirt.
Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage

Materials

Cotton dress, muslin lining, satin lining, lace hem tape

What was your inspiration?

I so wanted a close-fitting dress like Joan on Mad Men. Not quite there, but I think I learned some things that I can get there in the next project.

What are you most proud of?

I love, love, love the lapped zipper. I had never done one before and this looks fantastic. I think I will always put zippers in by hand instead of by machine in the future. It is so much easier to control!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Don't skimp on the muslin and fitting steps.
Here are more photos of my project on my blog:
http://thesewinglab.blogspot.com/2012/07/v8648-couture-dress-class-review.html

 

17 comments

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RebeccaSchamess on craftsy.com
RebeccaSchamess
Oct 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous!!
gorgeousg1182464 on craftsy.com
gorgeousg1182464
Feb 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I totally love it!!!!!
The Nurse on craftsy.com
The Nurse
Sep 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job, great fit. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do seeing it.
Mara_from_italy on craftsy.com
Mara_from_italy
Aug 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress is fantastic. What type of cotton did you use? I'd like to borrow your idea and do my dress with similar colors blocks. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
The Sewing Lab on craftsy.com
The Sewing Lab
Aug 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I don't have a positive answer about what I used.... I often buy fabric from a discount place that doesn't have labels. It looks like the same kind of fabric for really high thread count sheets. It almost looks shiny sometimes. Hope that helps. I am sure your dress will be great!
huysentru342343 on craftsy.com
huysentru342343
Jul 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I don't have time to sew any more but hope to get back to it in a few months; I am particularly interested in learning to make a muslin; would you say the fitted dress course gives sufficient information about it ? And can I learn a lot just by watching in a first phase or would I need to make a dress as the course progresses for it to be of use to me ? Thank you
The Sewing Lab on craftsy.com
The Sewing Lab
Aug 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I think it would be a great idea to watch it first. I tried to make myself do that, but i was too excited to get started on it. I found the pattern adjustments on the muslin particularly useful to learn. Good luck!
Squid60 on craftsy.com
Squid60
Sep 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I've only watched the first three class segments of the couture sewing course and, IMO, they answer is 'yes' the class does give sufficient info, and then some.
Birdsong Bows on craftsy.com
Birdsong Bows
Jul 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The fit is fantastic! Congratulations. I'm just starting this class so am looking forward to the journey. Hope mine looks as fabulous as yours!
The Sewing Lab on craftsy.com
The Sewing Lab
Jul 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The class is great... You shouldn't worry at all. Good luck!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Scheri Manson
Jul 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love your choice of colors. Color blocking really gave this pattern a modern twist. Whats your next project?
The Sewing Lab on craftsy.com
The Sewing Lab
Jul 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Next I am making a petticoat pattern for retro dresses. I hope to make a tutorial and post it.
Tzpiglick on craftsy.com
Tzpiglick
Jul 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks stunning. Cant wait to get there. Any tips for a beginner in the class?
The Sewing Lab on craftsy.com
The Sewing Lab
Jul 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I ran into trouble because I did the fitting, but didn't sew the seam together under the zipper... I didn't do that until AFTER I sewed in the lining. What a mistake! It turned out that it was a little too tight and I had to rip out part of the hand-sewn lining to let out some seams in the dress. It was a lot work. In short... finish the fitting completely before attempting the lining. The class will be great for a beginner. She really goes step by step. Can't wait to see your project. Feel free to write a comment when it is done.
Azorgirl on craftsy.com
Azorgirl
Jul 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hmmm. Nice hem lace! And the colour is gorgeous. I think you have done a wonderful job.
The Sewing Lab on craftsy.com
The Sewing Lab
Jul 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
MarieBD on craftsy.com
MarieBD
Sep 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I would love to see the complete dress... with the lace hem! Sneak peek looks fabulous! Would you consider adding another picture to your gallery?

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