It’s finished! And just in time for seersucker season. This pink seersucker dress is based on Simplicity’s 2177 pattern. I live in the south and I relish the opportunity to squeeze in as much seersucker as possible during the “season” (between Memorial Day and Labor Day). For those of you who were wondering, I also managed to finish the dress in time for last weekend’s fun summer wedding (barely).
As of last Wednesday night, I thought I had had solved most of the fit issues. I was ready to remove the basting stitches and put in my final seam. But after struggling with the alterations for several hours, I decided to change the pattern. I ended up top stitching the center bodice panel and including a sash. The two ends of the sash attach underneath the edges of the bodice panel.
The sash was acutally a last minute addition, but I think that it really makes the dress. It also helps make it a bit more fitted. The Professor also bought me a new necklace to wear with the dress- I had it made at a local beading shop.
The dress is from Simplicity’s 2177 pattern. It’s a great dress that is relatively quick to construct. I would certainly make it again. I’m already envisioning a version with sleeves.
Pattern details: All in all, the pattern came together nicely. The main alteration I made was to line the dress due to the sheerness of the seersucker fabric. I also made my standard alterations- swayback adjustment, additional length in the bodice and in the skirt.
My troubles with the dress ultimately came from the fact that I made the center back seam too tight- thus puckering the bodice front. Once I increased the seams in the front (to compensate) the problem was fixed. Next time, I’ll make sure that my center back seam is correct and I won’t have this issue.
This dress also counts as part of the sewing “challenges” that I am currently participanting in– the Summer Essentials SewAlong and the Summer of No Pants.
Oh my! I need to make this dress. I have the pattern, but now I need to make it. Your version is absolutely gorgeous!
I really like your version of this dress. It looks great on you & I love the color. I made this dress as well & had to make some adjustments while sewing also. I had to take it in a bit that surprised me because I usually have the opposite problem. I’m actually working on another dress from this pattern & I’m going to consider using a sash also. Thanks for that inspiration!
Omega
http://www.sewhooked.blogspot.com
Hi Omega,
I’d love to see your versions of the dress too! I wonder if most people take in this dress- it seems to be sized generously!
Hello! I just purchased this pattern, and after a visit to Pattern Review, I found your blog post. I am thinking about sewing this dress in seersucker for an upcoming trip to NYC. I am hoping it will be something cool to wear in the hot weather with a pair of espadrilles. Your review gave me some great tips. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Heather,
I hope that you enjoy the pattern (and that it comes together easier for you!!) I bet that you will create a wonderful dress for NYC. It’s always fun to have sewing deadlines like that- it helps to encourage one to get the project done.
What a lovely dress! The colour and fabric are beautiful