We’re traveling a bunch over the next couple weeks, so I don’t expect I’ll have much time to paint or sew. But that’s never stopped me from planning!
Next on the list is a dress to wear to my friend’s wedding in mid-May. The fact that I don’t have a free weekend until the week before may work to my advantage because my chances of correctly guessing what size I’ll be in a month are pretty slim. Here’s what I have in mind:
I’ll use Butterick 5450 for the bodice, add a navy waistband, and draft a new skirt.
I’m thinking of using pleats to add the extra belly room. After my success with the Lazy Sunday Dress I’m feeling bolder about drafting and adding fullness. But any thoughts or advice are of course appreciated.
Mikhaela Reid | 14-Apr-10 at 1:02 pm | Permalink
Looks lovely! Pleats are a great idea, because they can lie flat until the belly gets bigger and needs the room. I’ve mostly used gathers, but that’s only because my pleating skills need serious work!
A lot of vintage (40s and 50s) maternity patterns I have use pleats, actually (although they use pleats that are created with snaps that can be unsnapped–but that’s unnecessary with an empire waistline).
Faye Lewis | 17-Apr-10 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
I am so in love with that dress. Can’t wait to see yours made up.