A dress to wear: Tessuti's Lily Linen Dress
KatieI finished this dress a couple weeks ago and just remembered that I haven't shared the final dress with you yet, so here we go- It's Tessuti's Lily Linen dress.
I made the size XS and followed the pattern exactly. I did add two ties in the back to nip in the waist a bit. But it's still really fluid and has lots of movement, which is one of the features that drew me to this pattern.
The fabric I used was bargain bin $1/yard mystery material that was really difficult to work with. But it wears great and even looks a bit like linen, with a fine yet slubby weave.
I don't usually wear clothes that are so loose-fitting and I rarely wear dresses, so it's been a bit of a challenge to fit this into my wardrobe. However, I'm determined to branch out from my jeans and black t-shirt uniform and this dress is a great start, I hope.
I learned some new skills on this project, like the bias neckline and the clever twisted pocket detail. The pattern is so well written and detailed, with lots of photos. I also used this tutorial and Frenched all the seams, which I think will help the dress become a regular part of my wardrobe, instead of something precious to be hand-washed.
Next up, maybe a pencil skirt from this new book that just arrived at my door this week. What are you working on these days?
Reader Comments (4)
ooh I love this dress Katie! It is lovely!
Hi Katie,
I love your version of the Lily Dress, it looks great with the leggings underneath. Thank you for letting me know. I'd love to post about it on Sew Tessuti, linking back to you of course. Pls let me know if this is ok.
regards
Colette
Colette- I'd love that! I'm sending you an email right now...
Thanks Laura!!