Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print

Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I, this dress was made using Vogue V9311 and a beautiful Hawaiian print rayon challis from Hawaii Fabric Mart. I used French seams everywhere since my overlock is still out of commission except the armhole which I finished using a zig-zag stitch. I hate using French seams with inseam pockets because it can get a bit tricky to keep the silhouette line correct, but I made do.

Details

The only adjustments I made to the pattern were to lengthen the skirt by 3½” and the sleeves by an inch. I made the modifications while cutting out the dress and did not make the changes to the actual pattern itself. I chose not to lengthen the bodice because I like the way it looked as it was. I wanted more exaggerated looking sleeves like those depicted in the illustration on the pattern, but I didn’t care enough to make the modification. This is the only negative I can find about the design: it isn’t quite the same as the envelope illustration.

I would make this dress again, maybe in a rich deep green or purple (or both!). It’s easy to sew and extremely comfortable to wear. I cut a size 12. Go here for the full pattern review.

I’m beginning work on the next fabric in the stash: the Burgundy Faux Snake Skin woven. Excited to see this one coming together and can’t wait to share with you soon!

Truly,

Claire

Resources

Pattern, Vogue V9311
Hawaiian Black Floral Print Rayon Fabric - Hawaii Fabric Mart