Made By A Fabricista: Double Knit Concord T-shirt Dress
Seasonally inappropriate sewing alert!
I've got a long sleeved double knit t-shirt dress for you on this hot, hot midsummer day... I was absolutely melting when taking these photos (hence the sunglasses and wet hair!) but I am in love with my new dress!
When I saw this fabulous NY designer double knit at Fabric Mart, I knew I had to make it mine, whether it was appropriate for the current weather or not. The good thing about living in Vermont is that it may be 100 degrees today, but a week from today it could be 50 degrees... and, as always, winter is coming.
This fabric is amazing: it's a nice, thick cotton/poly/lycra blend with fabulous recovery and a cool three-dimensional texture. I love the abstract geometric print in black, white and navy blue, too. It reminds me a bit of an evil eye.
When I got this fabric, all I could think of was recreating the Cashmerette Concord t-shirt dress that I made last winter. That dress was a personal favorite of mine and I knew this double knit would work perfectly with the Concord pattern.
I made the same alterations to the Concord pattern that I did for my last dress version - size 16 C/D lengthened 16 inches and a 1” full bicep adjustment with added 3.25” to the sleeve length. It's form fitting, but not tight. Sleek and easy to wear.
I'm so in love with my double knit Concord dress! I paired it with sandals here, because, like I said, it's 100 degrees here, but I'll likely wear it with tights and boots come fall and winter.
Lucky for me, as a result of careful cutting, I have a bit of this fabulous double knit left... I think it will be perfect for a Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater #2... expect one from me as soon as my sewing room cools down enough for me to re-enter! Thanks for the lovely fabric, Fabric Mart!
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Posted on July 04 2018
It may not be appropriate for today's weather but this is gorgeous and will be an amazing wear when it cools down! Love this fabric & pattern choice!
Love it!
That is absolutely gorgeous and so flattering!
Very flattering and great fit!!! Oh yes, you can rock this in the winter with some boots and a jacket.