My first post and entry for week 1 of indie pattern month YAY!
For dresses week I chose Victory Patterns Ava. http://www.victorypatterns.com/products/ava/ This is my second Ava, and it won’t be my last, it’s fast becoming a go to pattern. It goes together beautifully and is easily modified.
Speaking of Modifications. This dress has had it fair share, including, lining the bodice, swapping the side zipper for an exposed back style instead, adding a contrast waist band, pockets,(because Who doesn’t love a dress with pockets?) changing the circle skirt for a box pleat style and also shortening from tea to knee(ish) length.
The main fabric used for this dress is From Riley Blake designs Rocket Age collection. I purchased it from Voodoo Rabbit fabrics ( http://www.voodoorabbit.com.au ) on a recent trip to Brisbane, I had been eyeing it off for months online before taking the plunge while on holiday. I had originally planned another dress with this fabric, but after posting both options on the TMS Facebook page, Ava was a clear winner (thank you ladies 😘). The contrast is black sateen with a black spotted tulle overlay, you don’t really notice it from a distance, but I think it helps to soften the dress and make it a little more girly. It also is a nice contast against the exposed metal zip that I used to finish it off.
I really like Victory patterns, the instructions are easy to follow and they come together quickly and easily, the hardest part was figuring out how to finish the exposed zipper. This dress took about 6 hours to complete even with the modifications made.
I love how this turned out, it really plays to my inner quirkiness, it’s far from perfect, but luckily the fabric is very forgiving and any imperfections are not easily noticeable.
It’s now winter here so I’ll be pairing this with tights, a cropped jacket and cute flats, I think simple accessories will work best with the print on this one.
I WANT THIS DRESS!! YES, I’M SHOUTING. Awesome job!
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Haha… shout away. Thanks!
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I adore that fabric and the neck line and everything about the dress! 😀 So awwwesome!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful dress! You have really made it your own with all the alterations. Well done!
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Aw thanks, im this is the most altetations I have ever sone, im releieved that it worked out lol.
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Love it – great fabric choice too:)
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Thank you. I think the fabric makes this one.
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I love this. I, too, have been spying this fabric. You did a marvelous job.
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Get some! It has to be one of my current favourites. Thanks 😊
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Love, love love this dress! Love the fabric choices and what you’ve done with them. Think I might have to rethink my boring fabric I’ve chosen for my first dress.
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Fabric is never boring 😉 thank you, Im still a beginner so its lovely to hear such positve comments about the things I try to make 😚
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Your dress is fantastic! I love the way you have made Ava completely your own 🙂
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Aw shucks, thank you! That is my favourite part about sewing my own clothes, you get to take a pattern, adapt it and make it something completely unique to your own style 😊
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Gosh you’ve set the bar high with this entry to the dress contest! It looks so good and great mix of textures too!
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Thank you! Thats lovely of you to say. Im sure there will be plenty of amazing dresses over the next week, I think the judges will have their work cut out for them 😊
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Looks fab, and my beloved agrees, reading over my shoulder!
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Thank you! (And your beloved too😉)
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Great dress! I love your modifications – the waist band balances the top of the bodice and the exposed zipper is just the icing on the cake.
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Thank you! I intially decided against the exposed zipper, but after trying out an invisible, I changed my mind pretty quickly.
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Thank you lovely ladies 😊
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Great fabric choice! The colors look great on you!
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Thanks 😊
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Gorgeous dress. 🙂 I love how you used an exposed zipper on the back, looks really good.
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Thanks, I nearly didnt do it, but im glad I did 🙂
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Twirly dresses are always good 🙂
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Twirly dresses are the best lol!
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