Pattern: Butterick 5745
My fabric is a mid weight stretch denim with white pinstripes. I chose this pattern because I could adjust the grain lines of the pattern pieces to create visual interest in the fabric.
I cut the bodice sides and center back on the bias to create a chevron effect. The added sleeve bands were also cut on the bias.
To add to the detailing I chose decorative thick zigzag stitching in lieu of basic top stitching as directed by the pattern.
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Wow-zig zag top stitching?!? Why can’t I have been blessed with creativity like that? Fabulous dress!
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This is just fab. Those stitched design lines are amazing.
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Simply stunning!
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Ooooooh, I thought you had piped the seams, but how cool that you manipulated the fabric pattern to create design lines! It is just beautiful.
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So adorable! I’m just in love with this!
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Oh wow, that is absolutely jaw-dropping! Such a fantastic finish with such simple technique – the kind of work that looks easy but seems so far out of reach to a novice. Really love this dress!
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Ndimi, I promise it is NOT that far out of reach! Thank you very much.
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What a great dress! Well done! Loooove your specs, too 😉
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Siri thank you kindly!
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I know how long that top stitching takes, you’ve got patiences! Plus the dress is just adorable. Well done.
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Yes it took forever. I would complete a seam and have to set it down for a rest, it was SO tedious! Thank you ever so much for your kindness!
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This looks beautifully constructed and that topstitching is perfect!
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Thank you very much Naomi!
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I love the topstitching! I am amazed how well you have done that – I have had to rip metres and metres of topstitching because it did not come out right…
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Thank you Chris. Absolutely, I hate to rip out any top stitching somehow, amazingly, the fates aligned on this project and there were no issues!
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hi , I just wanted to add that I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about your dress ! I am mesmerized by the top stitching…
you have so much talent ! : )
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Oh Shelley I hope you did not loose too much sleep, you will have to implement the technique!
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That’s lovely. It looks very fluid and flattering, especially for a denim dress.
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Thank you! Yes, I found that the gored pattern piecing helped to eliminate the bulk that can build up in a standard cut denim frocks.
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The chevrons definitely enhance the overall design. Great idea!
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Thanks Jeri! I just love to play with the grain lines with stripes!
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Very creative, and the chevrons and top stitching really make it!
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Gabrielle, thank you for your lovely words!
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Great dress. I love the zigzag topstitching, it adds zing.
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Thank you ginger petal, a gal can never have too much zing!
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I’m loving that fit and flare shape on you.
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Thank you, the silhouette works like magic!
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Lovely! You have fantastic style. 😃
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Thank you for your kind words, Amanda!
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awesome and beautiful as always.
it is a delight to see your wonderful creations !
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Thank you so very much Shelly. I too love to see your creations!
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