Made by a Fabricista: Church Flow DIY Dress
[This outfit was made for and modeled by my daughter Mori]
Hello 2017!!! We are going to start the year off with The "Church" DIY Dress. That's what Mori calls this dress. I thought well since we are going with the whole Church Dress let's add some pearls! So I'm thinking this dress will not get a lot of air-time if you catch my drift. Now you may remember the fabric that I used for the skirt because it was the same fabric I used for that beautiful jumpsuit below that Mori rocked this summer. Everybody loved that print and it was sold-out!
[Black & White Rose Print100_ Poly Ripstop Suiting is no longer available]
I had a little yardage left in my stash for a rainy day. I fell in love when I saw this Pre-cut Vibrant Magenta Nylon/Lycra Suiting by Halston and I snatched up 4 yards in the hopes of making a suit. This fabric has a Scuba-like feel to it and I decided I didn't want pants out of this fabric.
I was going to make just a blazer but then I played around with mixing this solid with a print and this is what happened! I decided on McCall's 7083. I don't have any tips for this pattern, it was pretty straight forward, easy, peazy! This pattern has several options that you can mix and match. I hacked the sleeves just a little, I made them a little fuller than the pattern and my cuffs are thicker than the pattern's cuffs. I'm thinking this could be a go-to pattern, that I can whip up real quick. So the pre-cut fabric is history but there is a pink shade of by-the-yard fabric HERE. Be aware of your heat setting on your iron with this type of fabric....I did scorch a piece and had to start over. You will also want to use your walking foot to sew this fabric, it will make your life easier. Rest assured that this type of fabric is NOT your only option. Another vibrant color that looks like fun is this Coral-Orange Viscose HERE.
Until next time Peeps!
Michelle @ ThatBlackChic.com
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Posted on January 04 2017
The dress is beautiful—great ideas and good sewing skills. I love looking at the pictures. You made the dress pattern a lot more interesting than the pattern images.
Thanks!
Yeah I lucked out on this one, I was a little scared.
Thanks!
Yeah you missed that and I keep checking for it.
I agree Pat!
Wow, Michelle! This combination is so striking! Your daughter shines in this, even in the rain!