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Once again I've used fabric that was gifted to me from Minerva.com in exchange for a blog post!
This ITY knit is the perfect fabric for a wrap dress...which I've never made or worn before.
I love the print!
I was never sure how this style would look on me. But once I tried it on and made a few adjustments, I loved it SEW much that I didn't want to take it off!
Adjustments were interesting!
Because I'd never made or worn this style of dress, I wasn't sure where to start.
In the end, I really only needed to reduce the width of the under panel. I gradually cut it until I'd removed about 3 inches. Of course I had to try it on each time until I was happy with it. This took a while, but it was worth it.
I'm wearing a camisole underneath so that I'd be covered - if I happened to bend over.
I'm very happy with the outcome and the fit!
I'm wearing my Mom's pearls with it. I think she'd love the look as much as I do!
Most of the construction was done on my serger. All hemming was completed on my sewing machine.
As always, with ITY knits...I used a fusible knit stay tape on the shoulders, neckline, hem and sleeves. It stabilizes those areas, which extend the life of the garments.
I will definitely make it again...and I'll stick to using knits for it.
