My first foray into sewing with rayon... dudes, this stuff is slippery. Pins slide out, it slips off the cutting and sewing tables, the edges shred like crazy. Definitely a learning experience, sewing this dress.
I bought this batik print rayon at Toko Sariniah here in Jakarta. It had a border print along one selvage edge, which required some funky cutting to make it work. I decided to use it with the Painted Portrait pattern that I used for a couple tops a few weeks ago, but this time I made the dress version...
I bought this batik print rayon at Toko Sariniah here in Jakarta. It had a border print along one selvage edge, which required some funky cutting to make it work. I decided to use it with the Painted Portrait pattern that I used for a couple tops a few weeks ago, but this time I made the dress version...
I added 4 inches to the bottom of the dress so that it hits me at the knee and I cut the back yoke piece on the fold, skipping the button. I finished the neckline with bias tape instead of facings. Also, I sewed French seams throughout since the fabric was so shreddy.
I think it came out pretty cute- ridiculously comfortable due to the slinky rayon. It does have a bit of a nightgown feel to it, but I think if I find the right skinny belt to pair with it, it would give it some more shape. Here it is with a thicker belt, which I don't love:
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