This is Appleton #2 and Appleton #3 on on the cutting table as we speak.. I love this pattern.
My sewing time is right about 3 1/2 hours from start to finish.
This time I added 2" to the bodice while adding 1" to to both the left and right neckband. I also added a cuff to the sleeves. I love it. The ties are much more comfortable two inches lower. The cuff gives it a more finished look The only thing that could make the dress better would be to add pockets and that will be easy enough to do.
I added thread belt loops on both sides to keep the ties in place and also added as snap at the bust crossover for modesty. The fabric is a Maggie London ITY Knit from Fabric Mart., I ordered it a couple of weeks ago when the ITY Knits were $3.50 a yard. This fabric feels so good against my skin. I could absolutely sleep in it. I was going to wear the dress with black pumps but found this forgotten shoes in my closet. I think they are a great nude color for my skintone, There will be many more Appletons in my future!
My sewing time is right about 3 1/2 hours from start to finish.
This time I added 2" to the bodice while adding 1" to to both the left and right neckband. I also added a cuff to the sleeves. I love it. The ties are much more comfortable two inches lower. The cuff gives it a more finished look The only thing that could make the dress better would be to add pockets and that will be easy enough to do.
I added thread belt loops on both sides to keep the ties in place and also added as snap at the bust crossover for modesty. The fabric is a Maggie London ITY Knit from Fabric Mart., I ordered it a couple of weeks ago when the ITY Knits were $3.50 a yard. This fabric feels so good against my skin. I could absolutely sleep in it. I was going to wear the dress with black pumps but found this forgotten shoes in my closet. I think they are a great nude color for my skintone, There will be many more Appletons in my future!
Just a few minor adjustments can make a big difference! It looks good on you. I like pockets in my clothes too. Looking forward to Appleton #3!.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The cuffs are a lovely addition, too.
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteThis one is lovely and you're really making this pattern work for you!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! It looks amazing on you and that fabric is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in this beautiful dress!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love your additions to the dress.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love your additions to the dress.
ReplyDeleteThe dress suits you well. My sewing skills are not that great.
ReplyDeleteSweet!!! This dress is so pretty on you!! Wow, I guess I missed that fabric sale and so sorry I did now looking at this gorgeous fabric!
ReplyDeleteYour Appleton dress looks AWESOME on you! I have been eyeing that pattern since it came out. Had some issues with a Kwik Sew wrap dress that I made several years ago, couldn't figure out how to do the bust adjustment properly with a knit pattern that had negative ease and ended up with a gaping, hello-boobies neckline that needs to be pinned shut!
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