Have you had one of those moments when you sit down and have no idea what to make but are so in love with a piece of fabric you’re determined to cut into it? Well, that’s what happened with this amazing medium-weight emerald linen from moodfabrics.com that’s simply a dream. Because I rarely plan my looks, I simply have a rough idea of what I’d like to make and figure out the details as I go…. I’m used to going with the flow. But this time was quite different, I was stumped and pretty much sat holding the fabric for a good hour like it was going to sew itself. And then it hit me, I wanted something comfortable and easy and thought of a kimono like dress. Instantly I remembered my downloaded Burdastyle kimono and the pattern alterations began.
– Removed 9″ from the length
-Removed the band from around the neck and sleeves
-Added an extra long waist belt
The skirt I attached was made using vintage McCalls 4589 with the following alterations:
-Cut 2 pieces of the front pattern piece instead of cutting on the fold
-Interfaced the opening and added nine buttons
The bra was completely out of necessity because the dress was so open. It was impossible to pull a regular bra off, so I grabbed an old bathing suit bra, removed the fabric down to the shell and re-covered with leftover fabric.
Chandler’s dress was self-drafted using leftover fabric and one of my beloved embroidered roses from moodfabrics.com
