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!
*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 wouldnt arrive in time. Maybe next year, though...
Posted by: Lydia | 12/08/2009 at 08:20 AM
Could be very chic. But as pictured, only for 20-somethings. For anyone older than that, it needs to be longer. (I dont sew, but Im guessing that those of you who do would know how much more material to buy to lower the hem.)
Posted by: Glamour Girl | 12/08/2009 at 08:27 AM
I love the Colette patterns, but I have yet to buy any because they look a bit too advanced for my beginner sewing skills.
Posted by: Nicole | 12/08/2009 at 08:27 AM
Looks very 60s Butterick in style. Could be that special Little Black Dress for the holidays!
Posted by: sheila / Out of the Ashes Collectibles | 12/08/2009 at 08:34 AM
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.
Posted by: Gertie | 12/08/2009 at 08:46 AM
For most people, this is a very becoming style. I LOVE it.
Posted by: Packrat | 12/08/2009 at 11:08 AM
This is a nice dress. Just need it a little longer below the knees. Id also prefer long sleeves. I like that tan jacket. and of course like you Erin, I LOVE THE POCKETS!
Posted by: Anonymous | 12/08/2009 at 02:36 PM
How charming!
Posted by: Nancy Bea Miller | 12/08/2009 at 02:44 PM
Her patterns are stunning.Love the colors in that dress and jacket goes together like a dreamDarlaretroways.blogspot.com
Posted by: Darla: Retro Ways | 12/08/2009 at 03:03 PM
I adore the jacket pattern. The dress, Im a little meh on. I think its the collar. Its too small and indecisive. Is it a collar, or is it a facing? Whatever. ;PI do however, adore the blouse pattern. Its elegant.Garnet
Posted by: Garnet | 12/08/2009 at 03:18 PM
I love all the patterns on her site and will take one of each, please Santa Claus.
Posted by: Theresa | 12/08/2009 at 03:22 PM
Ooh, I really like the Ceylon. Gorgeous forties styling and... is that a fauxlero I spy? Why yes, it certainly is!
Posted by: Joni | 12/08/2009 at 05:10 PM
I think all of her patterns look like they are too tight for the models. Like they would be uncomfortable. But thats just me. A little more ease and they are lovely.
Posted by: bradkim | 12/08/2009 at 05:54 PM
Pretty good to watch out. Thanks
Posted by: Shopping Cart Software | 12/08/2009 at 11:50 PM
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....
Posted by: Becky O. | 12/09/2009 at 07:00 PM
Cute! I love how her patterns are named after teas, too. Ive read good things about them on Pattern Review.
Posted by: Nora | 12/10/2009 at 08:26 AM
I love the Ceylon dress even more. I bet that dress would flatter any figure. Thanks for reminding me about this site.
Posted by: tcarole | 12/10/2009 at 01:23 PM
I like the design, without the little collar.Inexplicably, everything looks so short to me, recently! Whats 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.
Posted by: Cookie | 12/11/2009 at 12:38 PM
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 youd want in a few colors....turquoise velvet would be next. Then maroon. Then maybe a rich purple.
Posted by: Cookie | 12/12/2009 at 02:24 PM
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.Its not a collar, its 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!
Posted by: Anonymous | 12/13/2009 at 12:34 AM
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Posted by: Some Like it Vintage.com | 12/13/2009 at 08:24 AM
I also love the photo styling. Orange polka dot lining, what could be better??
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