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First try at dress with pleats #4399

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Name	First try at dress with pleats #4399
Status	finished
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Started	2016/01/05
Completed	2016/01/08
Progress	100 %
Privacy	public
Notes	The dress fit without modifications! It's a bit hard to see the pleats because of the print of the fabric. Without lots of pressing they do bulge out a bit. I suggest using fabric that holds pleats well - I think this suiting fabric is a bit too slippery and has a little too much drape. I think if really annoys you, you could sew them down... I was expecting it to have less ease and be a little more fitted. I thought about taking some width out of the sides, but I left it as is - I think this is quite comfortable and being a summer work dress, it's nice to not be skin tight! I'll make it again, but make the neckline a little wider and lower - I think that will be more flattering... Also will use a fabric that holds pleats a bit better so they're defined pleats and less like bumps of fabric! I used 2.35m of fabric (1.45m wide). I also inserted the zip a bit low (grr!!), so I added a hook and eye.

Fitted Princess seams Pleats Zipper closure Wrap V neck No collar Short sleeves Knee length Straight skirt