What's in a name??? HA! When I came upon The Celestial Dress, by Pattern Fantastique, of course that got my attention, but then there were these amazing versions (note the 3 pics below) stitched up by Nicole of maatje_makes on instagram. Having seen her sleeveless versions, I was sold!! You should check her out!! She makes ever so many lovely things!
This pattern creates neat innards along with its unique shape and fit! I used some truly luscious Brussels Washer Yarn Dye linen blend (55% linen/45% rayon) in "rain" from Harts Fabric. The color in the right pic is more accurate than the left. I stitched size 10, but did have to take it in under the arms by about an inch on each side, fading to nothing in 6 inches. So perhaps I would have been better off with a size 8. I added no length, other than making it the length the pattern prescribed for the largest size and at 5' 9" that worked out perfectly as a maxi for me!
I really like it. The fabric and pattern made a perfect combo!!
Sew...go for it! The Celestial dress makes a perfect summer piece, whatever length and style you choose! Sew Chaotically! - les
You do look absolutely Celestial! Beautiful job. I have cut out a midi one in the African wax print you gave me ~ I think it will look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI think it will, too!! Can't wait to see it!
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