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New England is sweating away in the heatwave and this dress is kind of timely. One thing I remember from childhood are seasonal fabrics that have virtually disappeared from summer, old favorites such as madras, seersucker and dotted swiss come to mind. Gigi made a wonderful top from dotted Swiss and Ann rocked a skirt out of madras. When was the last time you saw a man in a seersucker summer suit? For me it was the 80’s I think. Modern knits are amazing, but they are ubiquitous year round and sometimes I really want to wear a summer fabric that’s not linen, so when I was at Jo-Ann’s a few weeks ago the store actually had several bolts of very nice seersucker and I could not resist!
Buuny did a cool version of 6116 that lowers the temperature just by looking at it, and I wanted a similar breezy shirtwaist to wear to Orlando next week. I found this great pair of retro Chie Mihara shoes to coordinate with an Alfani bag I’ve had for a few years so this homage to summers past is complete. Do you like the muslin strip that mocks up a belt? I do need to find one and I think a woven jute or woven metallic leather would look great. The buttons are Dritz, also from Jo-Ann’s and the piping and ribbon trim breaks up the green. I love this color, its kind of that Jadeite green so popular in the 1930’s.
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This is a Palmer Pletsch pattern, and as Gigi noted the drafting is much better than a run-of-the-mill Big 4. The pattern tissue has a complete set of full bust adjustment lines and very detailed instructions for FBA changes. I’d say that if you’re ready to tackle an FBA just picked up this PP pattern and the whole process will be completely de-mystified.
Fabulous dress . . . I think that’s the greatest seersucker fabric ever!!
That is such cute fabric! The dress looks fabulous.
This is perfect for the weather we’re having! Love the fabric!
This dress is fabulous. The color lowers the temp at least ten degrees just looking at it. Love your piping and ribbon touches. Just great!
Oh, I just love it! I just returned from central Florida and the weather was not as bad as it is down here in the south. Still, you will be very happy to have your seersucker dress!
It’s a cool drink of water. Perfect for this awful heat.
Love it! And now I’m thinking I might have to force myself into a Joann’s if they have some decent summer fabrics. It would be a nice change from all the fleece that’s usually on the shelves here in FL.
What a pretty, summery dress! I personally love seersucker. And dotted Swiss. They are comfortable and cool in terribly hot weather. In this dress, you will always look crisp because the fabric holds it’s own in sticky weather.
Well. I love everything about that. I’ve loved seersucker passionately for a few years now. Men here do still wear it. I think we’re just south enough to be southern in many respects.
What a fabulous dress!!
One of the attorneys where I work wears seersucker suits during the summer. He also wears bow ties, and hats.
Beyond fabulous ! The color and style of this dress is perfect for you…and the sewing is impeccable
Wow, love it! Great outfit.
Your what-goes-with-what came through again!!! I figure the outfit is in FL with you.
OK…I am definitely starting in earnest on my 6116 next week.