I've worn the Linen Swirl Sundress several times, and have received many compliments. The New Look pattern only listed yardage requirements for 60" wide fabric so I was limited in fabric selection. I had originally planned to make it in a rayon batik, soft and flowing, but chose this embroidered linen from Fabric Depot. The bias cut fabric hangs and moves nicely, just as I had hoped. I'm thinking now that the slightly heavier fabric was a good choice for those reasons. I measured the pattern pieces and this pattern could be made using 45" fabric: no pattern piece is wider than 45 inches. I still need to figure out the exact 45" yardage requirement as I will definitely make this patten again. The neckline is perfect (modest) and the dress is very comfortable, yet stylish.
I also made a matching lined jacket using another pattern, heavily modified. I shortened the length to slightly above the waist, removed the overlap in the front since I didn't want any buttons, and cut the neckline to match the neckline of the dress. The sleeves are maybe a tad too long ... something that could be fixed, but I'm really off to other projects now.
I've worn the Linen Swirl Sundress several times, and have received many compliments. The New Look pattern only listed yardage requirements for 60" wide fabric so I was limited in fabric selection. I had originally planned to make it in a rayon batik, soft and flowing, but chose this embroidered linen from Fabric Depot. The bias cut fabric hangs and moves nicely, just as I had hoped. I'm thinking now that the slightly heavier fabric was a good choice for those reasons. I measured the pattern pieces and this pattern could be made using 45" fabric: no pattern piece is wider than 45 inches. I still need to figure out the exact 45" yardage requirement as I will definitely make this patten again. The neckline is perfect (modest) and the dress is very comfortable, yet stylish.
I also made a matching lined jacket using another pattern, heavily modified. I shortened the length to slightly above the waist, removed the overlap in the front since I didn't want any buttons, and cut the neckline to match the neckline of the dress. The sleeves are maybe a tad too long ... something that could be fixed, but I'm really off to other projects now.
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