When I initially embarked on this Quick Turn Dress journey, I thought I had the perfect fabric:
However, as commented by Little Cotton Dresses, this dress would really look best with a solid fabric rather than a print.
So I looked around and found this beautiful silk/wool twill-like fabric that is a charcoal gray on one side and black on the other. It isn't has heavy as it looks --- in fact it's pretty lightweight.
But I'm wondering if it is too "suit-like" for such a feminine design. I really like JoanneM's suggestion of a black linen (I love black too!) or perhaps a cotton sateen. The fabric definitely needs body to carry off the quick turn look. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
For those of you who asked, I can read and speak Japanese, so knowing the language has been helpful in deciphering the Pattern Magic books. However, the diagrams are really good and if you have knowledge of basic flat pattern drafting and manipulation, I think the projects are do-able without having to read the text. That said, I would be more than happy to help with any specific translation questions.
Regarding moulage, there is a CD book by Kenneth King that is supposed to be excellent. My course instructor used it for the class and classmates who bought the CD said the instructions were clear.
I love the emmaonesock fabric....but not for this dress....the neckline is so unique I think the black wool/silk is perfect for showcasing the gorgeous detail.After all that work-you want that neck detail to pop front and center! It won't look suit like if you wear some casual/but elegant shoes/sandals/ballet flats.I am taking a class by Kenneth King next week in NYC and I am going to buy that CD you recommended.Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI think a print would be really nice, actually. A variation of the quick turn dress showed up on Gossip Girl last week:
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whichever fabric you choose will make a fabulous dress, but I'd probably start with a solid if it were me. Also want to thank you for your older posts... I'm headed into a wool jacket project and found your comments on your sparkly jacket to be incredibly helpful and they inspired me to "kick it up a notch" in my efforts.
ReplyDeleteThe wool/silk looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI originally thought wool crepe might be a possible choice, but after viewing the book picture I prefer a smooth finish fabric like the wool/silk. I noticed both of your proposed fabrics look good on both the front and back side. Does the reverse side of the fabric show in this dress or was that just a coincidence of the fabric choices?
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