Oh! Yes, please.
Sarai of Colette Patterns sent me links to her new dress patterns, and I looooooove this one.
Leaving aside the photo styling, which I find very appealing, it's also a lovely dress. The teeny collar! A midriff band! Instructions for piping the neck and armholes. And (of course) POCKETS!
Here's the line drawing:
Click on either image to visit her shop listing ... as soon as I sew roughly eight more versions of the Heidi dress, I may be heading her way myself!
Leaving aside the photo styling, which I find very appealing, it's also a lovely dress. The teeny collar! A midriff band! Instructions for piping the neck and armholes. And (of course) POCKETS!
Here's the line drawing:
Click on either image to visit her shop listing ... as soon as I sew roughly eight more versions of the Heidi dress, I may be heading her way myself!
Labels: colette_patterns
posted by Erin @ 6:25 AM
30 Comments:
At Dec 8, 2009 9:20:00 AM,
Lydia said…
*unf* Gorgeous!
I need a new dress for my department holiday party and this would be perfect. Alas, the party is Sunday the 13th so this pattern wouldn't arrive in time. Maybe next year, though...
At Dec 8, 2009 9:27:00 AM,
Glamour Girl said…
Could be very chic. But as pictured, only for 20-somethings. For anyone older than that, it needs to be longer. (I don't sew, but I'm guessing that those of you who do would know how much more material to buy to lower the hem.)
At Dec 8, 2009 9:27:00 AM,
Nicole said…
I love the Colette patterns, but I have yet to buy any because they look a bit too advanced for my beginner sewing skills.
At Dec 8, 2009 9:34:00 AM,
sheila / Out of the Ashes Collectibles said…
Looks very 60's Butterick in style. Could be that special "Little Black Dress" for the holidays!
At Dec 8, 2009 9:46:00 AM,
Gertie said…
I was one of the testers for this design, and my version turned out great! Mine is not quite as short as pictured here. I wear it to work with tights and find it completely office-appropriate.
At Dec 8, 2009 12:08:00 PM,
Packrat said…
For most people, this is a very becoming style. I LOVE it.
At Dec 8, 2009 3:36:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
This is a nice dress. Just need it a little longer below the knees. I'd also prefer long sleeves. I like that tan jacket. and of course like you Erin, I LOVE THE POCKETS!
At Dec 8, 2009 3:44:00 PM,
Nancy Bea Miller said…
How charming!
At Dec 8, 2009 4:03:00 PM,
Darla: Retro Ways said…
Her patterns are stunning.
Love the colors in that dress and jacket goes together like a dream
♥Darla
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At Dec 8, 2009 4:18:00 PM,
Garnet said…
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At Dec 8, 2009 4:18:00 PM,
Garnet said…
I adore the jacket pattern. The dress, I'm a little 'meh' on. I think it's the collar. It's too small and indecisive. Is it a collar, or is it a facing? Whatever. ;P
I do however, adore the blouse pattern. It's elegant.
Garnet
At Dec 8, 2009 4:22:00 PM,
Theresa said…
I love all the patterns on her site and will take one of each, please Santa Claus.
At Dec 8, 2009 6:10:00 PM,
Joni said…
Ooh, I really like the Ceylon. Gorgeous forties styling and... is that a fauxlero I spy? Why yes, it certainly is!
At Dec 8, 2009 6:54:00 PM,
bradkim said…
I think all of her patterns look like they are too tight for the models. Like they would be uncomfortable. But that's just me. A little more ease and they are lovely.
At Dec 9, 2009 12:50:00 AM,
Shopping Cart Software said…
Pretty good to watch out. Thanks
At Dec 9, 2009 8:00:00 PM,
Becky O. said…
I just pre-orderd this and the blouse, plus I have two of her *older* patterns. Love the details and the instructions are wonderful.
I am dreaming of what fabric I will use for the dress first....
At Dec 10, 2009 9:26:00 AM,
Nora said…
Cute! I love how her patterns are named after teas, too. I've read good things about them on Pattern Review.
At Dec 10, 2009 2:23:00 PM,
tcarole said…
I love the "Ceylon" dress even more. I bet that dress would flatter any figure. Thanks for reminding me about this site.
At Dec 11, 2009 1:38:00 PM,
Cookie said…
I like the design, without the little collar.
Inexplicably, everything looks so short to me, recently! What's wrong with garments JUST above the knee, or even 1/2" below? Short dresses are looking kind of kindergarten-ready to me all of a sudden.
At Dec 12, 2009 3:24:00 PM,
Cookie said…
Still, I see the version on the right in thin black velvet, with slim 3/4 sleeves added. Length just below the knee, as stated above, and fill in the neckline with a chunky, triple stand of pearls.
This is the kind of dress you'd want in a few colors....turquoise velvet would be next. Then maroon. Then maybe a rich purple.
At Dec 13, 2009 1:34:00 AM,
Anonymous said…
Cookie is right. Sometimes short dresses like this can look kindergarten-y (not sexy). The proportion here is all wrong, making the model look chunky.
It's not a collar, it's an exposed facing.
I love me some pockets, but the placement here is unfortunate. They point to her tummy and draw attention to the widest part of the body.
Great colors!
At Dec 13, 2009 9:24:00 AM,
Some Like it Vintage.com said…
That is a perfect little dress that would be appropriate for almost all seasons!
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At Dec 13, 2009 6:47:00 PM,
Marla said…
I also love the photo styling. Orange polka dot lining, what could be better??
At Dec 13, 2009 10:06:00 PM,
ed hardy said…
I found your blog many months ago and instantly related to you – your appreciation for fashion
At Dec 14, 2009 3:00:00 AM,
ed hardy said…
You have a nice blog with useful information and your blog is the best fashion blog I really like it! You really know your stuff. Everything on here just looks amazing! i am truly inspired! Thanks!
At Dec 14, 2009 10:32:00 PM,
ed hardy said…
Well I'm always happy to see people supporting knitwear, since that's what I sell! LOL
I can see why that is your dream storage system, it's beautiful!
At Dec 15, 2009 11:17:00 AM,
MadeByAmanda said…
I have looked at the Collette patterns longingly for some time, but her size 0 is still two inches bigger than my bust (and in real life, I do not wear a 0 in most brands). Alas, I just have no interest in grading patterns. I'm all for extending the size range of patterns, but I would appreciate it more if it didn't eliminate the size I actually wear.
At Dec 17, 2009 4:44:00 PM,
the_lazymilliner said…
I like the surprise of the lining in the coat better than anything else!
At Dec 23, 2009 11:38:00 AM,
Anonymous said…
I love it! It reminds me of an "office" dress I bought at a high-end department store when I was in my 20's. I disagree with some about the short length being just for the young. We "petite" (read "short") people get tired of dresses that make us look like we're wearing our mother's dress. I think the length would be just right, even for us 40-somethings.
At Jan 4, 2010 4:18:00 PM,
Model Citizen aka Bonnie Rue said…
crazy cute and super classy. I love it!
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