Yes, it can. I'm making it happen. Last summer, I made this shirt from New Look 6407 and loved the neckline. I had originally planned to extend the shirt into a dress but changed my mind. Instead, I decided to draft a similar neckline onto my TNT sheath but I wanted mine a bit wider, to stand away from my neck.
So, I traced my TNT sheath pattern, added a front extension for the buttons and then drew a nice curve up to the neckline, much like NL 6407, just not nearly as deep (I don't want to have to wear a camisole under this dress).
It's a bit hard to see but if you click on the picture to magnify it, you should be able to see the new neckline.Then I drafted a mandarin collar following the instructions in Joseph-Armstrong, except I made mine 1 1/4" tall instead of 1 1/2". I know it doesn't sound like much of a difference but on paper it looked like a biggie.
I used the construction technique from NL 6407 for the collar but I really don't like it much. I didn't like it the first time around with the black shirt but I didn't remember that. I'll need to come up with something better for next time.
And this is how it looks with the collar sewn on. Excuse the wrinkles, the dress is not lined and I couldn't figure out a way to make it smooth. It just wants to stick to the dress form.
The fabric is a hot pink cotton twill from Michael's Fabrics. I love the color and when I finish the dress, I will actually be right on trend with the bright color being such a big thing now. Not that I care, but it's nice to know.
13 comments:
That is going to be so beautiful!!
The collar looks great. Don't you love that book. I have the Fourth Edition, our models are different but it appears the information is the same :) The colour looks red on my screen but I'd like it in a hot pink colour too:)
ooh, that looks so so nice. i used those same instructions to make the mandarin collars for some shakespeare costumes i did last year (i think i have the first edition! it's old!)
Ooh, looking forward to this. Shirtdresses are so in.
Very nice color choice... this is going to be HOT when its done!
I love to read how you are changing the style from a sheath to a shirtdress. It's going to look great!
Alexandra .- you did a good job with this neck. I like his clothes so simple, I love this style. Greetings and best wishes. Paco
I really like the neckline and collar on your dress. The fabric looks like a great choice. Well done!
Miriam
Looking good! What a great way to get a new look from patterns you already have (and fitted).
It's looking good so far!
Gorgeous!
I love (and have made) that pattern too but never thought of making it into a dress. The neckline turned out great!
Oi amiga.Muito bonita blusa.bjitos.nile.
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