Happy 2016! May this be the year in which you create a masterpiece. This could be sewn, knitted, crocheted, embroidered and even just imagined in your head 🙂
The post today is about another Mesa dress version. After making my first version and realising I wasn’t very comfortable with that neckline (it’s beautiful, I just think a raised neckline is easier to layer + you don’t need to worry about lingerie straps showing). So I raised it a bit. A bit too much, I think, but this is a cold weather dress, so that’s good.
I used a beautiful textured dark green/petrol jersey I found at Fabricland in the discount box.  Thick and warm (a little bit too plastic for wearing on bare skin, but perfect for layering.
Since I had already sewn this, I could quickly make modifications to the pattern, cut it and sew it. In spring, I’ll use this to make a fun and vibrant version. Maybe flowers. Maybe cats. Maybe both (just kidding :)).
Garment notes:
Sewing pattern: Mesa with the subscription 4 CAD (since I’ve already used it for another dress, I will calculate as 2 CAD)
Pattern notes: after making the pink ponte knit mesa I realised the boat neckline wasn’t the easiest to layer so I’ve redrafted it. I was a bit anxious that I will ruin this fabric as I didn’t make a muslin, but it worked out !
Next time I can lower the neckline a bit.
Fabric: 1.2 meters speciality textured knit 7 CAD
No notions, thread from my stash.
Final cost = 9 CAD
Not too shabby!
Lovely dress! A perfect basic for layering in my opinion. I had the Mesa pattern cut out and ready for some time now. After seeing all the lovely versions around the web, I think I have to make my own!
I’d love to see your version, Mady! Very curious about your fabric choice!
I agree it’s a great basic. Unless you make it into what Lola did: http://lovelola.com/double-mesa/ Have you seen this?
Yes! Totally awesome version of the Mesa! Her makes always inspire me!
I’ve been thinking of maybe using a sweater knit fabric for my version! We shall see!
Looking forward to seeing that, Mady!:D
Missing you!
Missing you too! I’ve just emailed you 🙂