I’m a little late posting my #sewmystyle April creation. Earlier this month, I went to Las Vegas with nine other girls for a bachelorette weekend celebrating my friend and the bride-to-be, Brittney. I think it is safe to say we all had the time of our lives! I managed to take some pictures of my dress while lounging at one of the pools at the Venetian.
This month, the #sewmystyle pattern is the Bridgetown Backless Dress by Sew House Seven. The pattern is easy to sew, and I made this dress in only one full day. This would be a great dress for a beginner as there are no set-in sleeves, zippers or difficult closures on this dress.
I made a size 2. Looking at the photo on the pattern envelope, the dress appears to have plenty of wearing ease. However, I didn’t look at the finished hip circumference before cutting. While the bust is loose and drapey, the hip area is pretty fitted, and I would be more comfortable if I had graded the hip area to a size 4.
I made this Bridgetown Backless Dress by Sew House Seven out of a polyester crepe de chine fabric I was hoarding with the intention of making a wearable muslin I could use as a swim cover-up. Crepe de chine is very thin, and works well for lining garments or light blouses. It works fine for a swim cover-up as the fabric is lightweight and not too hot in 90 degree weather, but I have to be careful to not sit on any rough surfaces that could pick the fabric. So, I would suggest picking a more substantial fabric if you make this pattern.
On a side note, I recently bought a coverstitch machine, and I’ve been learning how to use it. I bought a Bernina L220!! I hope to write a post about it soon, but I want to use it a little more before I write a full review.
Megan Francine 