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This one is a keeper

As I said in an earlier post, I have collected quite a few StyleArc patterns.  The Kristin Dress is one of them:


I have made this several times and my latest is a purple version made out of a medium weight ponte knit from Hancock.  That piece of fabric had been sitting in my stash for quite awhile.  Originally I wanted to find some purple pleather or leather to use for the pockets.  But after visiting NY Mood on two separate occasions and forgetting to purchase some I gave up on the idea.  And leather can be so expensive even for just a small piece!

This pattern should be a staple in everyone's wardrobe.  It is easy and very versatile.  You can dress it up with a nice scarf and heels or dress it down with leggings and even a jean jacket.  I am not fond of having my picture taken but sometime it is necessary just to see how a garment fits on a real body.


This is the second time I made this dress.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to blog about it sometime soon.

I did have to make some adjustments in the bust area as it wasn't in the right place and there seemed to be some slack.   With Mimi I was able to make the adjustment that was needed.  I wish I had taken the picture before the adjustment and then after the adjustment.

The next time I make this it will be a short sleeve version for the summer.

Size: 12.  I find that the StyleArc patterns are very true to size

Fabric: knit ponte from Hancock fabrics

Design Change: The only change is that I made some bust adjustments.  There seemed to be some slack in the bust area so I had to take it in.  I also had to adjust the bust placement.

Construction Notes:  This was all done on my serger.  I used fusible knit for interfacing.  I also used a small strip of fusible knit on the sleeve hem and the dress hem.  This helps with the tunneling that sometimes happens when you use a double needle

Will I make this again: Most definitely.  I plan on making a short sleeve version of this for the summer.

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