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As the longest winter is hopefully wrapping up, I have been seeing patterns pop up with a blousey top and straight bottom. I have unsuccessfully tried to achieve this tucked in blousey look but the last time I think I was moderately successful was like thirty years ago. I'm still rectangular in shape but also softer. Anyone else crave comfort foods and being cozy/lazy when winter is freezing and dark and forever?
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So what makes the Amalfi Dress different and how did I find myself pleasantly surprised that I can wear this silhouette? The first thing I noticed is the v neckline, which is my favorite neckline because I don't feel choked and it is flattering on my shape. The Amalfi dress is designed for lightweight drapey woven fabrics like rayon, poly, or silk. A drapier fabric leads to a sleeker vertical shape. I also love that even though the top is blousey there are darts for shaping through the bust. The dress has a magic french seamed elastic casing and a measurement table for the elastic. I measured the elastic around my waist and picked a comfortable measurement (larger than the guidelines) so that it would give shaping to my waist but not be so tight that it is unflattering to my belly. (important side note- this is the coolest casing I have ever sewn. I will definitely be using it as much as possible. I didn't know it was missing in my sewing repertoire and I am thrilled with how it looks!). The Amalfi Dress also has two lengths and the above the knee length is my favorite on me. I love how the tea length looks on the fabulous testers though! And the Amalfi Dress has POCKETS! (or pocketses, since we are currently listening to "The Hobbit").
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This pattern has excellent instructions and illustrations to accompany each step. It can be printed in layers and there is a guideline to print only the pages you need. I love that it includes an alterations section for a full bust adjustment, lengthening and shortening, and raising or lowering the v neckline. It also includes instructions for staystitching and understitching, which are especially important with slippery fabrics. There are also plenty of notches to make sure everything lines up properly.
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I sewed a size 12 based on my high bust measurement. I followed the instructions to do a one inch full bust adjustment (don't forget to adjust the skirt piece too, which is covered in the instructions) and to raise the neckline one inch. On my practice dress I felt like the v neckline as is was nice looking but when I bent over it opened a little more than I was comfortable with so I decided to raise the v a little and it's perfect for me. I used a very lightweight likely chambray from The Stash. I think it originated from Hancock Fabrics but I'm not sure. I did not shorten the skirt on my dress but I believe the final test version has the skirt shortened by an inch. I am 5'4" on a good day.
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My new usual spot was taken by some guy in his truck talking on his phone so we had to come up with a plan b. This park worked well for Ansley to be able to take pictures from the heated car and I only spotted one or two awkward looks from park goers. Haha.
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The Amalfi Dress is on sale (no code needed) to celebrate its release. (cue jazz hands) (aff link if you'd like- no additional cost to you). Thanks for stopping by!
Your photography method is genius!! And she did a fantastic job, these are all so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI am totally a comfort food craver when the weather gets cold, too! I also think we might have similar shapes, as I have not been able to find a nice blousy dress pattern than I am happy with -- until now, that is. This dress looks great on you, and I think your daughter did an excellent job as photographer!
ReplyDeleteHaha the jazz hands ☺ the dress turned out gorgeous.
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