Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Wiksten Tank Dress




So I realize it's been about 4 months since I've been here, but I'm going to just jump right back in and work my way back :)

Today I finished my first ever adult size dress, from a pattern at that!!!!!!


It's the Wiksten Tank and I chose to do the dress version. I had to add about 6 inches to the bottom since I am 5'10 and modest ;) I have to say I am extremely excited about this dress because it actually fits and is extremely comfortable! I would love to make 100 of these for the summer....but it took about 3.5 yards so I'd have to catch a really awesome sale on fabric.


Love the pocket detail. I added the tie because if not it looks like a tent!

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  1. I LOVE the fabric you chose. I'm planning to make this dress soon, and will have to add six inches too!!

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    1. Thank you, I actually found it at Joann's so with a few coupons the price was right. This is such a lovely pattern, you'll want to keep making them! Good luck, can't wait to see what you come up with :)

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  2. Beautiful fabric! I love it with the tie. You did a wonderful job sewing it, and you look great in it. : )

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    1. Thank you, it's such a brilliant pattern! I got so many compliments on Easter Sunday. Maybe the Tova is in my future!

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  3. beautiful dress, I love the fabric choice too!

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    1. Thank you so much! Sometimes Joann's pulls through for me.

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  4. The dress looks great! Which size did you end up cutting? I'm considering making one but have heard conflicting reports on the sizing.

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    1. I cut a medium, but could probably taper to a small through the hips. I have an hourglass. The only issue I keep having isthe gap at the back of the neck. I made a second dress and cut it down a little so it's a tad better. Still not that big of an issue for me. Good luck, it's a great pattern!

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  5. I LOVE that dress, it looks so comfortable!
    Did you find it difficult to make? I've never sewed clothing from a proper pattern before, but I am very tempted to try with this one!

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  6. This was so easy for me! The only part that I would call tedious wasthe bias binding around the arm and neckholes. You should definitely give it a try! I might suggest making a muslin pattern tester just because this takes so much fabric and you don't want to botch your good fabric. I've already made another dress and can't wait to share!

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