Today I’m delighted to be a stop on the blog hop for Jennifer Sampou’s brand new fabric line, Black & White, for Robert Kaufman fabrics!
I met Jennifer at Quilt Market this past fall and just had a blast with her. There may or may not have been an evening of charades in the Hilton bar complete with singing by Amy Gibson and myself. 😉 It might have been pretty epic. When I wasn’t laughing away after hours, I was on the market floor and able to see Jennifer’s fabrics up close and in person. When she asked me to be part of the blog hop, I thought about tackling a garment for myself with her yarn dies and an accent fabric from her collection. And so, I made the Crepe Dress by Colette.
This is a wrap style dress designated by Colette Patterns as “beginner”. Hmm…well probably compared to their other patterns this is a beginner pattern. But I think it is a bit more like an intermediate pattern for your average sewer. The facings are a bit tricky…that’s the main difficulty. Well and the six darts in the bodice… And it requires a good amount of fabric. There’s at least 4 yards of fabric in this dress!
I’m decently happy with how the dress looks on me but I think that I might still need to do some alterations to fit my proportions better. The bodice is a bit large on me in the center of the front. And I’m not sure if there is supposed to be that much fabric in the bodice back wrap. (But isn’t it pretty?!)
I love how flattering a wrap dress is for any body size. I’m not feeling my smallest these days by any means with a post surgery body and this dress helped hide a lot of that.
I think you can see the beauty of Jennifer’s fabrics in the photo above. Her Studio Stash yarn die looks really lovely with her fabric from Black and White (with a not so easy to remember name AJS-15017-290 ASH).
But if anyone has any suggestions for how the dress should fit me better please feel free to suggest away!! Because I’m certainly loving the wrap skirt!
Pretty dress! It looks comfortable, too. That's always a priority for me!
Pretty dress! It looks comfortable, too. That's always a priority for me!
Great looking dress!
Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful fabrics.
Beautiful dress! I wish I were a more competent clothing maker. I would love one of these.
Beautiful dress but you are so pretty how about a red or scarlet bow for a pop of color and some red shoes. Add some bling jewelry. You need to brighten yourself, you are gorgeous. Even a hat would be awesome.
Love the dress! It looks fabulous on you, very flattering 🙂
The dress is amazing!
Beautiful dress; I think it looks perfect on you!
I love the bodice back wrap and the sash. The fabrics make it look even more elegant!
Simple and elegant design! Perfect for this fabric!
I love this dress. I would make one for myself! Thanks!
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Casual & dressy at the same time but comfy especially after surgery. I would make a lap quilt out of the fabric bundle and throw in a splash of red.
I love the dress and it looks so comfortable.
I agree it could be more fitted but no idea how one does that! Probably making a muslin first And adjusting on the muslin… But I think it looks pretty how it is! The belt is great too.
I agree it could be more fitted but no idea how one does that! Probably making a muslin first And adjusting on the muslin… But I think it looks pretty how it is! The belt is great too.
Love, love, love the back of your dress!
Love the dress, back is stunning, and your fabric choice for belt is fab! You look beautiful!
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I love the dress! And only wish I could where such a style. It beautiful on you.
I could put those black and whites to good use. Thanks!
What a cute dress. I love the sash. It looks very comfortable.
Very cute! It looks like you feel great wearing it too!
The dress is soft and pretty. Looks great on you.
How lovely, I absolutely love the sash with it
Pretty dress, I would love to see it in another color-yes, I do know it's all about black and white😐, wish I knew how to alter, but I think it was supposed to be done to the paparazzi pattern?
Love the sash idea but think it would be better without the bow…
Wow, I'd have to comment even if there wasn't a giveaway! The dress looks stunning on you! So beautiful. Love your poses – you make a wonderful model. And, I love the bow fabric against the great, just perfect.
I'm not a dress kind of gal and seamstress skills are beyond my abilities so I can offer zip for suggestions! I will say that the dress looks comfortable and the sash is lovely, I think it would look more classy without the bow.
I love the style but the dress definitely looks like it needs to be taken in a bit in the bodice, both front and back. Other than sizing, it looks great!
I really like this dress. I love the sash that goes around the waist. I would never be able to make something like this! I can sew straight lines, but I doubt that I could sew the curved lines required for clothes.
I love the dress, and hoping to win the fabrics.
Love the dress beautiful job. It looks really comfortable!!!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
Your dress is so pretty. It does look like it could be taken in a little in the back.
Wow you rock the dress! how fun
Love the colors and prints!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Love your dress. The belt looks like lace. Simply stunning.
The dress looks great and you look wonderful in it. Thanks for sharing. Camille@focus20.com
I like the dress! But, I am a quilter, sew I won't be making it! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I DO love the dress.It really looks wonderful on you, but I think it would be better without the bow. Maybe just tie the sash in a knot in back and let the ends hang down because the sash is beautiful.Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Black, white and grey are always classic. The dress looks wonderful on you. Enjoy it!
That dress is absolutely gorgeous. I'm still making simple skirts and even those aren't quite right yet! Thank you for the inspiration.
i love the simplicity of the dress and the contrast tie. The dress can be a backdrop for any color also.
I wish I could help you with tailoring advice but I am too new at garment making… the materials really are lovely! And I can see why figuring out how to wrap it may have been confusing, I am still not sure how you did LOL!
Extremely pretty and well made dress. Jealous for all sorts of reasons!
I love the look!
Love the back details! I also love the giveaway fabrics.
You dress is gorgeous! I love the retro look and the elegant drape and color!
Love the dress, I have made a couple of your heart pincushions. Sooo pretty!!! Thanks for the giveaway, love black and white fabrics/
Very pretty dress and very pretty fabrics.
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Very pretty. I love the front of the bodice. I do agree, it seems a bit big on the back shoulder. The dress is so flattering and comfy looking.
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Very pretty. I love the front of the bodice. I do agree, it seems a bit big on the back shoulder. The dress is so flattering and comfy looking.
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The dress is real cute and you look precious in it !