Tessuti Pia Dress
Pattern: Tessuti Pia Dress
Fabric: 100% silk by Karen Walker
from The Fabric Store (many many moons ago!)
close-up of fabric
Alterations:
- Fully lined in bemberg rayon rather than binding neckline/armholes with bias binding. The outer fabric is a tad sheer against the light and a tad scratchy.
- Added bust darts to create more shape.
- Re-drafted armholes and neckline. The original design did nothing for my broad shoulders.
- Slightly shaped at waist.
- Centre-back at neckline pinched in to accommodate square shoulders.
- Shortened by heaps and heaps!
I love it because:
- it has awesome floppy pockets.
- it's a fancy sack making it soooooooo comfy.
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Wow, that looks fantastic! Very fancy sack. I've just made a Pia too, but I love your armhole/neckline alteration (and how much you've shortened it).
ReplyDeleteGreat dress and fabulous pockets. I purchased this pattern a few days ago as well, your version is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous! I really like your alterations. I'm thinking of making this soon but will probably wait until next summer now. Good job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome and great choice of fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love your version. It is very chic.
ReplyDelete'Fancy sack' - love it :) And love your alterations. And yes those pockets look fab!
ReplyDeleteI love your modifications to the Pia Dress! It looks great.
ReplyDeleteregards
Colette
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove you new dress. It looks so soft and drapey.
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