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| Style Arc Adeline Dress |
It is a simple cocoon style dress yet, I feel effortlessly stylish when I put it on. This was my first experience sewing with Tencel and I am in love. After a little internet research I learned that this is a natural fibre produced from wood pulp, similar to rayon but more sustainable. It is soft, drapey, breathable and wrinkle resistant. What's not to love? I found it similar to rayon, but a little better behaved when it comes to cutting and sewing. It pressed beautifully. I used a microtex needle size 80 which worked very well.
For this version I cut a size 12, as usual. The only alteration to the pattern was a forward shoulder adjustment which I explained in this post. Such a minor adjustment that has a big impact on comfort.
The look can be changed easily by the addition of a scarf or a statement necklace. This lovely gauze scarf was a great way to keep the chill at bay in my air conditioned office .
As the fabric was quite plain, I top stitched all the seams to add a little visual interest. It also kept the seam allowances nice and flat. The neckline and hemline facings were also top stitched.
I made a silly mistake when top stitching the side seams. I had completed one side perfectly and then went on to do the second side. Half way up the second side seam I realised that I had forgotten to lengthen the stitch to match all the other top stitching. I might have uttered a few swear words under my breath and proceeded to unpick my mistake. After I had unpicked quite a lot, I realised I was unpicking the wrong side. More swear words ensued and it was thrown in the naughty corner for a couple of days.
The cuffs are a lovely detail and are so easy to do. This is a great pattern that is so well drafted and goes together very easily. I really can't stop singing it's praises.
I love it when an outfit turns out just as I had imagined it would.
Happy sewing
Jean
Oh yes, this is the perfect fabric for this dress. I love it! Where did you buy the tencel? I've just finished one this colour in linen, but it doesn't have the 'wrinkle-free factor' of yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan. I bought the Tencel at Spotlight in Queanbeyan recently. I found it amongst the denims. I want to get some more now.
DeleteThis is a really lovely dress, so suitable for office wear in summer, and cool enough to go home in as well - there is always hot air between the office and the car airconditioner working! Lovely blue too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah Liz. I am very happy with my dress after wearing it to work yesterday. It felt comfortable, stylish and hardly wrinkled at all.
DeleteThis is the perfect dress for so many occasions and I love the tencel. I've made tencel trousers and they are amazing, so I should make a dress. I can't pull off this design as well as you do though.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sue. I definitely want to make some more things with Tencel. Not all patterns suit every body, but it's great when you find one that works for you.
DeleteAnother lovely Adeline dress, the colour is beautiful. I suppose I won't be able to find any Tencel at my Spotlight store. .
ReplyDeleteThe colour is lovely Kathy, thank you. You never know your luck at Spotlight. I found the Tencel with the denim fabrics.
DeleteGreat dress in a very pretty colour! Good to hear Tencel doesn't wrinkle, I'll definitely give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marianne. Tencel is a new discovery for me and I love it. Would love to make some button up shirts with Tencel.
DeleteAnother lovely Adeline! I've never sewn Tencel, but had a pair of Tencel jeans once that were the most comfortable jeans ever!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paola. The Tencel is so soft and drapey and comfortable to wear.
DeleteI have also made one in Linen but the wrinkles drive me nuts! The tencel looks to be a much better option.
ReplyDeleteLinen has its place...suited to more casual clothing where the rumpled look is fine. Tencel is a great alternative, if you prefer the unwrinkled look. I hope you will share your Adeline with us Andrea.
DeleteOh I'm so glad I'm not alone in unpicking the wrong seam! This dress looks so good on you and the colour is perfect. Now to look out for Tencel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comment Sharon. I do get very annoyed with myself when I make silly mistakes like that. Usually happens when I'm tired.
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