And, awhile ago, I did finish my own Infinity dress:) I used a wine-colored, 98% rayon jersey-knit fabric, which was a little too stretchy, I think, since I had to stretch one layer of material and contract the other while sewing the only seam to make sure that the waist would be the right size. This turned out in my favor, since it made the plain circle skirt that makes up the bottom half of the dress more interesting.
If you have a free couple of hours, some stretchy fabric, a sewing machine, and need something to do, I recommend making yourself a convertible dress. I've worn it to the last two weddings I've gone to. It's comfortable and flattering to a variety of body types:)
Here are the two tutorials I used:
This post from Rostitchery
This post from Knuckle Salad
A few hints:
-Use a ball-point needle for sewing stretchy fabric. The staff at the Joann's was able to point me towards the right needle for the fabric I was using.
-If you're on the modest side and don't trust those two straps to keep you covered, you can sew a tube and add it to the waist at the same time you attach the
-Measure twice, cut once! Use some tailor's chalk to mark your measurements.
Enjoy!
I love this Jessie! This would be the perfect thing to break in my new sewing machine that I got for Christmas. Good work!
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks:) It was way easier I thought it would be. I actually made it a little harder on myself because I didn't understand how exactly to sew the pieces together all at once. Everywhere I read about this pattern said it should take 2-3 hours...it took me a whole day to figure out:P
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, btw! It's nice to know someone other than my mom reads now and then:P
Did you hem the skirt or the straps. I have made one but and not sure if I think
ReplyDeleteIt looks unfinished.