Thursday, July 18, 2013

Sew and Tell: Colorblock Draped Dress #2


Color blocked Draped Dress
Two years ago, I started making these draped tank dresses and sold some of them in my shop. I decided to make another one but in a colorblock version. 


 I went through my stash and found these related colors; brown, grey, and striped light grey/rust. I thought they went well together. I sewed the three pieces together and cut the front of my self-drafted pattern on this. 



I decided to only color block the front and used the striped fabric for the back as you can see from the middle first photo on top. I also used the neck binding from t-shirts to bind the neck and arm holes. 


Stretching my super curly hair. It's getting really long, you just can't see the length when it's coiled up!  


I'm really happy with the way it came out and my older son's summer camp teacher's loved it so it's teacher approved! lol. 

Tell me what you think. Do you like draped styles? Colorblocking? What do you think of both combined? 
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    This is a neat dress Nellie! I like color blocking. I'm not too familiar with draping though. You did a great job on this piece. I know about curly hair shrinking too. Lol. Gotta love it.

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    1. Nell EscalanteJuly 18, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      Thanks cloudsfullofrain! Yes hair shrinkage is real! lol. I want it long and curly in the summertime but end up chopping it in the fall only to start the process of growing it out again. I am going to try to be good and not cut too much off in the fall so I can have it really long next summer. We'll see.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I have a friend that only does drape for sewing. I don't think draping styles are personally flattering on my figure (I'd guess, just seems bulky where I have my bulk LOL) but I think that in general the style is pretty cool...loose and comfy! Then again, I have never done it as I'd assume you'd need a dress form, which I do not have?

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  3. Nell EscalanteJuly 19, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Hi mixymitzy! Yes, I did use a dressform and then took the fabric off of there and made a pattern. I do like drape cuz it's loose fitting, especially in this heat! Thanks for commenting.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Cute dress! I love the stripes! This is something I'd definitely wear!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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    1. Nell EscalanteJuly 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM

      Thank you Navy Wifey! I like the stripes too. I might make some to sell in my shop.

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