Thomas Knauer’s new fabric line, ‘Frippery’ is full of some great colors for Fall. The line features peacocks, polka dots, and my favorite, these triangles which I used to make a dress. My favorite colors are blue and green, and I just *love* this fabric!! It’s nice and bright, just how I like it!
My original plan was to use Vogue pattern #1227 (minus the extra top ruffle, which I thought was very 80’s but more of a ‘Saved By the Bell’ style). I got the bodice together, which was an underwire, but I just couldn’t get the fit right. Sometimes you just have to know when to pack it in and admit defeat. 😉
I’m sure if I had put a muslin together and spent more time on it, I could have gotten it right, but time is not something I have extra of right now, so I subbed in my favorite Serendipity Studio bodice (although this is the first time I have made the pieced version…which is the sheer brown fabric up top).
There is a segmented waistline and also a segmented yoke, which I was kind of nervous about…I just was not sure how it was going to look when actually worn, since I was omitting that top skirt. I was actually pleasantly surprised…the skirt hangs rather nice!
The zipper is quite visible in the back, especially with the sheer fabric, although it actually lays flat, so I’m okay with the zipper showing. I still have not decided what fabric to use to finish the raw edges of the neckline and armholes…I think maybe a brown to match closely with the fabric of the upper bodice.
I’m pretty happy with how this turned out. It’s rather short, but great to wear over tights and boots. It’s been cool in Chicago for the past week, but of course today it’s almost 80 degrees!
Don’t forget to check out Thomas Knauer’s new fabric!! I’m also really excited for his upcoming line called ‘Asbury’! Ice cream and carnival rides oh my!
yeah, you continue to rock my world;) — has Thomas seen this? He’s going to love it!!
The zipper showing seems on-trend right now! Very cute 🙂
Very pretty! I had never seen this fabric before – I like it! 🙂
I love it! It will be great with those skinny leggings and jeans, too. Visible zippers do seem to be trendy right now. I’ve seen them on Project Runway.
LOVE!!!!
That is so effing punk rock!!!
Yay you!!!
Oh you are so cool!
Totally adorable!
It is so darn cute. You did a great job.
Love the fabric. Thomas will be thrilled with how you used his beautiful fabric.
Oh it looks absolutely fab, love the colours and the pattern you chose! Me and my peasant may be slinking off into the corner at SS lol
Love the colors, love the pattern. It looks so cute. I really like the shear brown too. (Wish I was younger LOL).
How cute are you?! Great job! Love the dress!
That dress is perfect for you!! I don’t even really know you, but from what I read on your blog and seen on twitter, it seems perfect!
I do love the fabric and the adorable dress you made and made it yours…
Awesome job Sara! It looks so good on you. Gorgeous dress!
This is super cute on you! I love the print you chose, too!!
Beautiful fabric. I like colorful and bright fabrics too. This turned out fabulous! I’ll be looking forward to more of your posts!
Your dress is darling, Sara, and sooo YOU! How did you get your hands on some Frippery already? I have been waiting with bated breath for it to release this month. But I want you to know that I am missing Thomas’ lecture at SS to take your Bag Construction class. Why did they schedule my two favorites at the same time?? Hugs, Cathy
I love this dress, it makes me want to start sewing clothes again! I love the flowery burst fabric in the warm line of Frippery! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!