Sewing Circle: Never seen a pattern like this cute summer ModCloth dress!
Q: I am obsessed with this ModCloth dress I found Pinterest. I particularly love the bodice but not sure on where to start with it and as I am currently obsessing over this being my perfect summer dress I would appreciate your help!
A: Hi Denise,
That is a super cute dress. Unfortunately I’ve never seen a pattern for something like it! it’s basically a deep V yoke, not a detached collar or anything. You may have stumped me, so I’ll be sure to put this up on Sewing Circle, and hopefully other readers will have ideas!
My main pattern suggestion is Simplicity 1799, but cut it off ½” below the natural waist, and give it a full skirt. It doesn’t have a complete triangle in the center front, but cut the stripes to point toward each other on the center and you’ll get a similar look, although not as cool. =( Give it a basic gathered skirt, no pattern needed—I’d say cut only one panel of fabric 2” longer than you want the skirt, sew center back seam, hem it, gather the top, and attach.
Of course, if you’re really brave, you can use any basic dress pattern (I’d try Simplicity 1873) and, adding ½” or so seam allowance to both pieces, cut a deep diagonal that meets in the center, forming a triangle, and cut away the main bodice fabric to allow for it. Sew the yoke pieces right sides together so they meet on the diagonal, then sew them to the left and right front bodice pieces. It’ll be hard to get that perfect point at the waist seam where the triangle peaks. If you do this, cut the lining out normally, so just the bodice has the triangle pieces.
It’s totally not the same thing, but the first pattern I thought of when I saw your pin was Simplicity 2177, because of the neat center front triangle detail! So you can always just go for something with the same vibe/attitude, even though the shape’s not the same.
Boy, wish I could be more help! Readers, have any of you seen the perfect pattern, or ever made something similar?? I would seriously love hearing your ideas for doing this--I wouldn't mind trying it myself sometime this summer, too!
That is a super cute dress. Unfortunately I’ve never seen a pattern for something like it! it’s basically a deep V yoke, not a detached collar or anything. You may have stumped me, so I’ll be sure to put this up on Sewing Circle, and hopefully other readers will have ideas!
My main pattern suggestion is Simplicity 1799, but cut it off ½” below the natural waist, and give it a full skirt. It doesn’t have a complete triangle in the center front, but cut the stripes to point toward each other on the center and you’ll get a similar look, although not as cool. =( Give it a basic gathered skirt, no pattern needed—I’d say cut only one panel of fabric 2” longer than you want the skirt, sew center back seam, hem it, gather the top, and attach.
Of course, if you’re really brave, you can use any basic dress pattern (I’d try Simplicity 1873) and, adding ½” or so seam allowance to both pieces, cut a deep diagonal that meets in the center, forming a triangle, and cut away the main bodice fabric to allow for it. Sew the yoke pieces right sides together so they meet on the diagonal, then sew them to the left and right front bodice pieces. It’ll be hard to get that perfect point at the waist seam where the triangle peaks. If you do this, cut the lining out normally, so just the bodice has the triangle pieces.
It’s totally not the same thing, but the first pattern I thought of when I saw your pin was Simplicity 2177, because of the neat center front triangle detail! So you can always just go for something with the same vibe/attitude, even though the shape’s not the same.
Boy, wish I could be more help! Readers, have any of you seen the perfect pattern, or ever made something similar?? I would seriously love hearing your ideas for doing this--I wouldn't mind trying it myself sometime this summer, too!