Bernina My Label Princess Dress - Another Wearable Muslin!

Look at this fantastic fit! I am blown away!! This is a mock up of the Bernina My Label Princess Dress without sleeves. Another wearable muslin. Since I started using this program six months ago, the only garments I have made that I do not wear are the two qualification muslins I made - because I used actual muslin and marked the waistline. I wasn't sure about this one - the princess dress - since it is so fitted. I didn't want to take any chances so I used this rayon print from my stash to test the fit before cutting into the cashmere I want to use. I widened the hem circumference. The pattern is for a pegged dress, but I made it straight so I can redraft the side seams to my liking. I made two changes to the style measurements. I increased the hip to equal my hip at crotch measurement because that is my largest hip measurement. I also increased the waist to hip measurement and made it equal to my waist to crotch measurement. I did not increase the hem circumference with the software. I did that when I cut the pieces by changing the side seams so they were parallel to the grainline from the widest part of the hip (at crotch level) down to the hem. My original plan was to pin a nice slightly pegged side seam and measure it with a French curve. Then I could make a side seam template for future use. But I decided not to bother since I will probably want to customize the side seams on a garment by garment basis. And I think I prefer more of an A line on my body anyhow, so it wouldn't be necessary to make a template. Here is the back. What do you think? More of an A line???

7 comments:

  1. Great dress! I love that fabric, too!

    I don't think a-line is really the way to go, but from personal experience, a pegged skirt is absolutely a nightmare to sit in for those of us with prominent thighs. If you peg at all, just do it very very slightly.

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  2. I think that dress looks fabulous just as it is.

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  3. That is gorgeous, love the fabric.

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  4. I think it looks fantastic as is. You could try more A-line for a different look but not because this fit needs improvement.

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  5. Lovely, flattering dress and the fit is fantastic!

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  6. Looks like an accurate fit and flattering silhouette. I wouldn't change a thing. I also love the neckline on this.

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  7. It looks fantastic--I love the fabric choice it is. The neckline is perfect.

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