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My Image 1115 Asymmetrical Neckline Dress

Line drawing from magazine
The dress on me.
When the My Image Spring/Summer issue came out, I knew that the first thing I wanted to make from it was M1115- the Asymmetrical Neckline Dress.  I just didn't know that it would take me this long to do it! 




But before the summer got away, I managed to trace the pattern, and I chose a gorgeous rayon knit print to make it with. 

I eliminated the back center seam, but otherwise made a straight size 42. 

The front ruching is done with a length of elastic, but the instructions were pretty vague about how much to use, and where to put it. 

I measured the front seam, and cut a piece of 1/4" wide elastic 3/4 the length of the seam. 

Then I zigzagged it to the seam starting just below the facing, and ending just above the hem allowance.  It seemed to work pretty well.

You can see the final results on me here.

On me, the neckline dipped below where my bra shows, so I would have to wear it with a cami.

If I made it again, I would make a size smaller at the shoulders to try to prevent that. 

The dress on Mariah

My assistant, Mariah, tried it on too. 

It fit her perfectly throughout, and I thought she looked amazing in it. 



The front neckline didn't dip so low on her, and the dress really showed off her curves.

Even though Mariah and I have different body types, I think that this dress looks great on both!  

Mariah has an upcoming wedding to go to, so I decided to give this dress to her, and I'll have to come up with a different fabric for one for me

The dress took me about 1 hour to trace the pattern and cut, and two hours to sew, so it is a quick and fun project to do.

The pattern magazine is currently on sale at SewBaby,  so grab it while you still can!
Mariah and I together.

Ann

Comments

  1. AnneJuly 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    The dress looks great on you, Ann, but it looks amazing on Mariah! Cute style.

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  2. growningraceJuly 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I have to agree with Anne, the dress was 'made' for Mariah.

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  3. ShannonJuly 28, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love it! I've had my eye on this one- so happy to see it made up so successfully! It looks great! (I love the pink sandals, too!)

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  4. TanyaJuly 29, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great dress! I think it would look really good in a solid, too, to emphasize the ruching. The aysmmetrical neckline is very flattering.

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  5. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)August 15, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I am really glad to see this dress made up, looks great on both of you and so nice you gave it to Mariah. Now that I see it I might have to make it for my sister - I think it would just right on her as well.

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  6. LeighSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    It's a very flattering design, on you both! Thank you for entering my "Name The Goat" contest. :)

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