How about a total LUST item?
Something you always wanted but refused to buy retail.
A winter white Ponte knit dress has been a fantasy of mine for some time now.
A few months ago, I was watching Basic Instinct Part one, the scene in which Sharon Stone walks in the room with the white dress and the white coat, it doesn't matter how many times I've seen it and how many years since that movie first came out, that look is still SUPER SEXY to me.
I love the LOOK but stark white or summer white or true white, however you call it, does not look good on me.
Don't ask me why.
So, I have to bend the rules a little.
I made a size 14, widened to 16 at the hip, in a textured ivory double-knit I got from Metro Textiles in NYC.
I did my usual petite adjustment then add an inch back at the lower skirt; however, I could have added another inch because I ended up doing a narrow hem. You may want to proceed with caution if you are taller than 5' 4.
In the Video, I explained how I interpreted part of the instructions.
No. 24 & 25 on the direction sheet doesn't really explain how to attach the back upper left piece to the front upper left piece.
I didn't use a zipper.
I used nude jet set to line the dress. It goes with the principle of wearing nude colored underwear under white pants.
This dress was time consuming because it’s like making two dresses at once but I am very happy with the results.
I was happy to throw this pattern in the trash. This is a one of a kind dress that I hope will last me years and years.
I’m taking a break from my personal sewing to make a couple of shirts for my honey for his birthday.
This should be interesting.
Dress turned out very cute!
Thanks so much for the pattern - digging through my fabric stash right now!
El
Posted by: El | February 28, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Very, very cute dress! I really like it on you and the off white color is beautiful on you too! Sorry you threw this pattern away, I think it would have be beautiful as a little black dress too! Great job on it!
Posted by: Myra | February 28, 2011 at 09:03 PM
Very pretty dress. Love the color; maks me want to go out and make myself a winter white knit dress. You are truly an inspiration.
Posted by: Kathyann | February 28, 2011 at 09:08 PM
Oh, yes, now I want to make this pattern, too. I think I will add it to my must have list!
Posted by: Carol Trendall | February 28, 2011 at 10:08 PM
i like that alot. Good job Toi!
Posted by: Carla | February 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Your dress is beautiful!!!!
We are going to do these shirts together lol. Hopefully! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | February 28, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Great dress, such perfect fabric.
Posted by: lori | February 28, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Thanks. I have that pattern on top of the pattern cabinet right now. Haven't made a decision yet though. Good job.
Posted by: Faye Lewis | February 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Really beautiful, classy and distinct.
Posted by: karen | February 28, 2011 at 11:30 PM
What a fantastic dress - you've done a great job. Just the right amount of sexy to keep it looking chic! I think one the greatest things about sewing is being able to create some of the RTW items that you love but can't justify buying :)
Posted by: Robyn | February 28, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Gorgeous color and this dress looks great on you!
Posted by: Candice | March 01, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Lovely! You look great in it!
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | March 01, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Love it! I was just looking for reviews for this dress and what do you know. You did it. It looks fabulous!!! I have a party to go to at the end of the month and am trying to decide what to wear. Love it! You need to wear it somewhere just to show it off. LOL!!!
Posted by: DD | March 01, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I love that dress!! The fabric is perfect.
Posted by: Kisha | March 01, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Very nice. I just may have to.....
Posted by: Serenity | March 01, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Very hot! Love just about anything white because it flatters just about everyone.
Posted by: Dei | March 01, 2011 at 12:58 PM
That is smokin' hot!!! I am about to make myself a white ponte knit dress.
Posted by: Rachel | March 01, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Oh wow!! You look stunning in that dress! Great job!
Posted by: Angela | March 01, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Love the dress love the fabric choice looks very nice on you.
Posted by: Tracey | March 01, 2011 at 04:20 PM
FANTASTIC!!! Love the style of the dress and you look simply gorgeous!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 03, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Great looking dress! Love the winter white
Posted by: shari | March 03, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Wow, love that dress. Sexy but also classy. Great work!
Posted by: senaSews | March 07, 2011 at 03:17 AM
Super sexy! You look great!
Posted by: Victoria Baylor | March 07, 2011 at 05:36 PM
WOW!!! You look stunning, great job!!
Posted by: Tany | March 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM
What a great job on this dress;love the color,and you wear it very well!
Posted by: Alethia Y Hudson | June 03, 2011 at 09:24 AM