Summer Parfait

Pattern: Colette Parfait No. 1003
Fabric:  "Isabella's Garden by Legacy Studio 100% cotton (skirt and bodice)
                  Teal blue 100% cotton (straps and midriff)
Notions: Ecru invisible zipper; interfacing;
                 4 La Mode white 3/4" (style 4762) buttons

Completed: end of March 2012
Time: 12+ hrs

Comments: I did not add the pockets nor did I fit the dress super well to my figure. The waist is waaaay too tight and difficult to zip up around the midriff (blue) area.  I also had trouble putting in the zipper such that the base seam does not match up.

I intend to make the dress again with the same fabric, only fuss cut next time, with purple cotton for the midriff and straps.  And now that I have a dress form, I could adjust the pattern better in the bodice and hem length, though I enjoy wearing what I have made, despite not being able to bend over in it!  (Still working out the lighting.)

           

Again, this dress was made without the use of a serger so all the visible seams were zigzagged, which does not hold up well after numerous washes (and not trimmings), as these photos illustrate.

Back of dress on the left, zipper, front of dress on the right.

Side seam and hem

Front of dress and zipper