Another striped dress

Using the second piece of knit fabric from Michael Levine’s loft I made another summer dress.  This time using a pattern that can only be made with a knit. I’ve seen all kinds of versions of this around town and wanted in on the fun.The pattern called for using just one knit. Having discovered knit lining, I used it instead. I need to go get a lot more of this simply fabric – I find it makes sewing with knits so much more professional.   Here I’m laying out the sections.My only issue here is that the top tier isn’t very different from the one bellow it. Sure on the pattern they used different colors of stripes.  Oh well, I think this is something only I notice.This dress is all about the negative easy, it really hugs the body.  Another reason I’m glad I used the lining fabric.From the back the fact that the top  two tiers are so similar is even more obvious. Oh well, I never see my back.The tiers were sewn on with a straight stitch. The dress itself was pretty much assembled on my serger.  There was a moment when I considered getting the fancy serger that can also function as a cover stitch machine, but I think I can live without that.Bound the neckline and armhole with the fabric itself, then cut close to the stitch line, this fabric won’t unravel.  I like how neat and clean the dress looks inside and out.

I have really expanded my collection of knit dresses this summer.  Best thing, either the fabric was free or less than $5 a dress.  I don’t sew in order to save money,  but when it happens, I’m thrilled.