Hope Wrap Dress
I saw “American Hustle” last week (great movie); it takes place in the late 70s and the costuming, hair, sets, etc., were perfect. I noticed that one of the main characters wore a few different Diane von Furstenberg wrap dresses, which made me lust for one of my own. So I found a free online pattern for a similar wrap dress and went to the awful fabric store for some stretch cotton — scored big with a green and white op-art print!
The free pattern is here:
Hope Wrap Dress
Make sure to print the test square first! Also make sure your printer is printing at 100%. Tape all the pieces together with just a bit of tape at the matching marks; then, when you’re sure it’s all matched up right, add more tape as needed.
The pattern is only one size (34) but it fits me almost perfectly. I had to modify the side seams (3/8″ instead of 5/8″) to give myself a little extra room, and I shortened the sleeves by 4 inches. Next time I’ll buy 3 yards of fabric — 2.5 was really pushing it and I had to piece together the binding and ties.
It’s an easy pattern – only front, back, and sleeves — but if you’re a beginning seamstress you’ll want a knowledgeable friend to guide you.
My awesome fabric:
Pattern taped together and ready to cut:
Finished it today! My head is not actually ENORMOUS. I hope when Henry is around sometime he’ll help me get a better photo:
Now I have to wait until the weather warms up before I can wear it! Maybe by August. Ha.
Category: Blog 3 comments »
February 18th, 2014 at 4:20 pm
How cute! It looks really good on you!
June 3rd, 2014 at 3:22 pm
Where did you purchase your very nice fabric? Could you please tell me were you purchased your fabric? The name of the fabric, store, and address, please?
I have looked everywhere and can’t find anything as pretty as your fabric.
Please help me. Thank you
June 3rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Hi Gracie, I got it at Yardage Town on Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego: http://www.yardagetown.com/