Very easy construction. Simple pieces to assemble and therefore, modify and manipulate to make changes. Depending on your body type and height, you may want to adjust the over-blouse. In the drawing it looks slightly fitted. It is not. The finished over0blouse is very boxy. This shape works for some people but, not everyone. I took it in at the sides and found that was just right. Additionally, I wanted to emphasize the diagonal draping so I re-cut the under-dress skirt on the diagonal matching the lines of the two tiers. The result is very attractive evening dress, made of tissue lame.
Rated 4 out of 5
Christine Doyle –
Fairly simple construction overall. But adjustments are tricky because of the asymmetry and you should definitely make a mockup. Also, attaching the tiers on the skirt can be tricky, and I found it best to press the seam allowance and top-stitch the tiers to ensure that they were correctly aligned.
Also, because of how the ends of the skirt tiers fall, make sure you have a fabric that looks good on both sides.
It’s a very comfortable dress to wear, and was perfect for a 1920s themed event.
Sally Norton –
Very easy construction. Simple pieces to assemble and therefore, modify and manipulate to make changes. Depending on your body type and height, you may want to adjust the over-blouse. In the drawing it looks slightly fitted. It is not. The finished over0blouse is very boxy. This shape works for some people but, not everyone. I took it in at the sides and found that was just right. Additionally, I wanted to emphasize the diagonal draping so I re-cut the under-dress skirt on the diagonal matching the lines of the two tiers. The result is very attractive evening dress, made of tissue lame.
Christine Doyle –
Fairly simple construction overall. But adjustments are tricky because of the asymmetry and you should definitely make a mockup. Also, attaching the tiers on the skirt can be tricky, and I found it best to press the seam allowance and top-stitch the tiers to ensure that they were correctly aligned.
Also, because of how the ends of the skirt tiers fall, make sure you have a fabric that looks good on both sides.
It’s a very comfortable dress to wear, and was perfect for a 1920s themed event.