Made By A Fabricista: Mommy & Me Maxi Dress and Hi-Lo Dress
HI Fashionistas:
This month I made another mommy and me dress.
I did a franken-pattern with the bodice of McCalls M7121 and the skirt of McCalls M7386.
At first I wanted to make a maxi dress for myself, but as I got into the construction of the garment, I wanted to be able to wear just the maxi skirt, so I ended up making 2 pieces, that can give the illusion of a dress when worn together belted.
This first look is quite summery. I plan on wearing it to our upcoming family trip. The fabric is a 4 way stretch knit that is 92_ tactel Nylon Microfiber and 8 _ lycra. This fabric comes in a couple different colors and can be found HERE. Look for the items from designer, JudyP Apparel. Or search JudyP Apparel in the search box on our website.
Side view if I wore these as a 2 piece. I ended up putting in a facing on the skirt since I decided to keep it as a skirt instead of sewing it to the bodice:
If I wear this as a one piece, I use the facing of the skirt as a waist band, so instead of being tucked into the skirt, it is flipped up above the skirt and tucked in under the bodice. Then I am able to belt it and Voila! It looks and feels like a one piece dress!
Here is the back view
Side view:
I also made a high-low dress for my daughter. I ordered 3 yards of the fabric and it was just enough! Here is a simple A-line dress with a high-low hem and some ruffles on the neck!
I truly enjoyed making these dresses and I do hope that you enjoyed reading about them!
I am making some more mommy and me dresses for our vacation. I hope you are having a lovely spring! See you next month.
This month I made another mommy and me dress.
I did a franken-pattern with the bodice of McCalls M7121 and the skirt of McCalls M7386.
At first I wanted to make a maxi dress for myself, but as I got into the construction of the garment, I wanted to be able to wear just the maxi skirt, so I ended up making 2 pieces, that can give the illusion of a dress when worn together belted.
This first look is quite summery. I plan on wearing it to our upcoming family trip. The fabric is a 4 way stretch knit that is 92_ tactel Nylon Microfiber and 8 _ lycra. This fabric comes in a couple different colors and can be found HERE. Look for the items from designer, JudyP Apparel. Or search JudyP Apparel in the search box on our website.
Side view if I wore these as a 2 piece. I ended up putting in a facing on the skirt since I decided to keep it as a skirt instead of sewing it to the bodice:
If I wear this as a one piece, I use the facing of the skirt as a waist band, so instead of being tucked into the skirt, it is flipped up above the skirt and tucked in under the bodice. Then I am able to belt it and Voila! It looks and feels like a one piece dress!
The best part about this fabric is how breathable it is. I did not feel hot in it, even with a self lined bodice. The fabric moves so beautiful. Isn't that the true pleasure of wearing a maxi?
Here is the back view
Side view:
I also made a high-low dress for my daughter. I ordered 3 yards of the fabric and it was just enough! Here is a simple A-line dress with a high-low hem and some ruffles on the neck!
So much love from this munchkin!
I truly enjoyed making these dresses and I do hope that you enjoyed reading about them!
I am making some more mommy and me dresses for our vacation. I hope you are having a lovely spring! See you next month.
XOXO
Vatsla from Fashion Behind The Seams
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Posted on April 19 2017
Love it Vatsla!! The blue is beautiful color on both you and your daughter and the way that fabric falls is gorgeous! I absolutely love it and your creativity.
Vatsla, your mommy and me outfits are gorgeous….I love the color, perfect for Spring and Summer. What a great idea with the skirt waist facing.The skirt has the illusion of a dress when the facing is turned up and tucked under the top…. Very clever! Happy Spring!!!
Thank you so much!
Thanks Particia! Happy Spring to you too!!!