Review: Closet Case Patterns | The Fiona Sundress!
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If you've been watching and paying attention, you know that I'm a fan -- a BIG fan of the 1970s style. So, when I saw the Fiona Sundress from Closet Case Patterns, I knew I needed this. I seldom buy indie patterns, so on the occasions that I do, you know I love a pattern.
This is such a classic style dress. I knew my version would look great in white denim that I already had in my collection. I'd planned for this piece of fabric to go to a similar style 70s inspired dress. But the back of this one was game-changing.
Based on the Closet Case sizing, I started with a size 12 at the top, grading to the 16 for the hips. Even though this dress is meant to be worn bra-less, I still needed a FBA.
Also, I had to lengthen the bodice pieces by one inch. I cut the skirt in the below the knee length.
I like this dress a lot and I want to make one in a blue denim with the classic back that will transition into fall.
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15 comments
When I saw the new Fiona dress on Heather Lou's site, I thought of you...... so totally your style !
ReplyDeleteand here it is... what a great dress and you wear it so well !
When I saw it, I pulled the trigger on the purchase without giving it a second thought! Thank you Eve!
DeleteThere's something so absolutely stunning about this Fiona is white denim! 😍😍😍 This X back option is so pretty. Did you still wear a bra with it though?
ReplyDeleteIt’s not bra friendly. You might could get away with those bras with the adhesive on the sides. Thank you!
DeleteDear Erica, WOOOOOWWWWW!!!! THIS is the new summer item I've been waiting for! This Fiona Sundress has GOT to be the most body-flattering item you've made this summer; just saying! I have the coolest pieces of denim, one light blue background with a floral, two others - one black, one blue - with this neat cross-hatch design, all with some stretch. I've gone to the website and ordered the print pattern which should ship this month. I WILL be making this dress. In fact, I'm going to try using a circular/A-line pattern skirt with this bodice for a fuller, maxi effect on one of them! Thanks a million and keep the genius coming!
ReplyDeleteAs I was making this, I was thinking how amazing it would look with a button front a-line! Thank you!
DeleteYou do such excellent work and this dress is Suu gorgeous! I need to clear some space in my project list to make room for this dress. Did you get the PDF of the pattern?
ReplyDeleteI did buy the PDF. As dreadful as the process of printing and taping, it was so worth it. Thank you Gretchen.
DeleteYesssss. The back of this dress is a game changer. Love it in white!
ReplyDeleteThe back is my fav! Thanks Kisha!
DeleteWow! Bombshell dress. You wear it well! Congratulations!
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Thank you Michele!
DeleteWOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great dress & you look fabulous wearing it! I ordered the pattern immediately - love that back. I'm just now getting back into sewing after losing a lot of weight.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! I need to grade between sizes too. Was it any trouble matching the princess seams?
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