So I loooooooove the colour ochre, and I adoooooooore linen too, not to mention that I’m a complete and utter sucker for a clothing/dressmaking challenge of practically any description…. so when the Fabric Store announced their ochre challenge I was just like, well point me to the sign-up page!!!
The idea; you buy some of their ochre linen, or ochre merino – yes, yes, I know, you always have to buy something! but I love the Fabric Store anyway, and for the previously mentioned reasons I’m A-ok with buying a bit of ochre linen. Then you have to make something with it. Obviously 😉
I’ve had this idea floating around in my head for a dress with overlays and all random odd angles and “bits” so I drew a few sketches and got playing with some of the very large pieces of paper I seem to always have lying around nowadays since I started designing patterns. And made a pattern. And here it is, in fabric form!
It has a gently A-line shape, pockets , overlays both front and back, seams all hidden inside, and asymmetry EVERYWHERE. There was a bit of technical head scratching about laying the pieces down on my 2m of fabric, and then getting the seams inside and hidden, especially because of the overlays; and getting the “bits” to sit how I wanted them to, but I think it all came together in the end just exactly how I wanted it to. I’m actually pretty thrilled to be honest! because it’s quite fun and flirty, the colour is YUUUUM! and I think it’ll be really nice for a casual day dress in summer. I might even make this into a pattern, if there’s interest? Please do let me know!!
So, I’m pretty sure I NEVER pull this pose in real life and yet I’ve noticed that somehow I’m compelled to do it for blog poses on a frequent and regular basis?? #weird
Details:
Dress; my own design, made from 2m of ochre linen from the Fabric Store
Shoes; made by me, at the Shoe Camaraderie workshop, details here
Love it! Could be casual or fancy depending on the fabric! I hope you will draft it as a pattern
This is pretty! I love the color on you and the asymmetrical design is really fun. Thanks for sharing.
Love everything about this! Would definitely buy this as a pattern!
Absolutely stunning! Such an interesting design. Brilliant you. I do hope you make it as a pattern. I think there will be lots of interest. It’s not for me but I love it on you. The colour is spectacular too as is the fabric.
P. S. I am also amazed that you got all that dress out of 2 m. Well done! That’s some judicious cutting I’d say.
Wow! I adore asymmetry and would definitely buy a pattern of this – it ticks so many of my favorite features. I’m really curious about the hidden seams. You look great in it, too!
As soon as I saw the first picture I thought “love that! What’s the pattern?” So yes, please, please, definitely be interested in a pattern! Love that colour on you too, and linen too, of course you had to buy it!
If you don’t win, there’s no justice! But yes, make it into a pattern, I would definitely buy this – but I’d need the front a little longer, nobody needs to see north of my knees these days.
Wonderful! What a truly glorious dress.
Yes please for the pattern!!! This is stunning, I’m already imagining my version. Good luck in the competition!
I love this, I would definitely buy the pattern if you released it.
i loved this and would definitely buy it as a pattern
When I saw the preview picture, my first thought was ‘ooh which vogue pattern is that?’. So that’d be a yep to making this a pattern. I’ll be honest in that I rarely buy pdfs so I’m probably not your customer base! I can see this being very popular though 🙂
Chris, I have actually made a paper pattern option available with each of my patterns! I hope I can with this one too 🙂
This is amazing, definitely interested in a pattern!
Definitely would be interested in this pattern, lovely dress!
Sign me up for that pattern! I luuuurrrvvveee it!
Lovely! I think that the bodice layer would also make a great top.
This dress is stunning! I love everything about it. The colour suis you very well and it so chic. Not only the front gives the most interest but he back view is very pretty, too. Yes to the pattern. I could even imagine a wintery version. Cross my fingers for your challenge entry!
That’s just lovely – I love the style, and the colour/fabric combination is beautiful. Definitely interested in the pattern…
Yes please! I have linen love as well, such a cool touch. Did not know about ochre before today, but it is lovely!
How fun! I love linen too and what a great dress you have designed!
I would absolutely buy this pattern! Love your dress and ochre linen? Yes I’ll take some of that!
I don’t wear dresses but I’d love to make a top from the bodice of your dress. I’d want sleeves. Great design!
I had the same response as Nicola – “As soon as I saw the first picture I thought “love that! What’s the pattern?” A perfect dress for summer. In hot, humid weather I want dresses that don’t hug my body. A dress that looks fascinating in a solid color is a Win Win Win. Can you put me on a list to notify me when you have a pattern?
I would buy it!
Yes, yes, yes, please make it into a pattern. It’s simple but so, so interesting!!!
I love linen and I love clothing that is off balance….YES, contact me when you decide to produce this pattern.
It is a very fun looking dress but I would want it to be longer in the front therefore the back might have to be a wider triangle shape. That’s just me.
I never usually comment on blogs, but I’m compelled to make an exception for this – what a fantastic piece! (And I don’t like ochre.) It may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but I absolutely love it, and I’d definitely buy the pattern if you make it available!
Great dress, looks wonderful!
YES, PLEASE!!! I would love to sew up this pattern. Very pretty and looks like it would be fun to make.
Now that is out of this world!!! Quite sure the pattern will sell like crazy. Hope you win, because that seems like a winner to me!!
Saw this on Instagram and came over to look. I would be interested in this as a pattern
Yes, please draft this pattern for all, I would be interested. It’s lovely 🙂
Definitelly interested in this pattern. So cool. Please make it.
Super! It is a really interesting shape and the colour suits you well.
This looks wonderful on you. Also a Yes, please to the pattern from here. For me I would also prefer the front to be slightly longer, but as I am shorter than you, that might already be taken care of. Regards from Basel, Anita
please make a pattern for this! It is amazing!
Gorgeous linen and a great dress, it would be so cool to wear in the heat of summer.