Another Moneta

Recently I shared the wonders of the Moneta Dress with a friend who hadn’t sewn in a while, I think she has just bought up all the patterns available in The Colette Collection. I find that these patterns are well designed, well written and come with booklets of instructions as well as online information. For my friend it’s a sewing lesson, for me, it’s reminders and wonderful new tips.

So, I pulled out the pattern, went to Mood Fabrics and bought some lovely cotton jersey.

I added sleeves and the tie collar from the wonderful free collar  options made for this dress.I believe the inside should be as neat as the outside. I didn’t ‘need’ to line the bodice, since there are both sleeves and a collar but I feel that extra layer makes the dress look more professional.At first I had cut the pocket out of the lining fabric, it’s thiner so won’t add any bulk. Problem was it stood out like a sore thumb, white against the dark purple, so off it came.  Aside from the twin needle hem and gathering the skirt with clear elastic, the whole dress was made on the serger. 4 needle, for a little extra security.Nice fitting, comfy and soft.It even moves well.I like the front tie, although with such a busy print, it’s hard to see.The pearl necklace is one I made years ago. That is the difference between making dresses and jewelry, the dresses wear out, or go out of fashion, the jewelry will match many different outfits.