Dresses

Megan meets Orla dress

Hello hello!

Hope you’re all having a fab weekend. I’ve been poorly but thankfully starting to feel better, even if I’m still struggling to speak. My throat is burning but that won’t stop me sharing a new dress with you!

almond rock tilly and the buttons Megan love at first stitch

So yesterday I made the Megan dress from Tilly’s book Love At First Stitch. It’s not really my normal silhouette but I really wanted to try it!

almond rock tilly and the buttons Megan love at first stitch

It came together really quickly but I should have made more adjustments. I cut a 4 with a 6 from the bum downwards. I moved the bust darts and lengthen the waist tucks. Then I had to adjust the armhole and sleeve cap to reduce fullness. This dress totally needs a sway back adjustment I think. Let’s face it, It’s not great on me. I don’t care though since I didn’t spend much time working on fit.

almond rock tilly and the buttons Megan love at first stitch

Close fitting skirts aren’t really the most flattering on my unique derriere. I have a very round tummy with a flat hip, curvy butt and wider thigh. That means if skirts like this fit on my thighs they leave a sallow spot around my hips. The flowy fabrics helps minimise that in person but you can see it on the pictures. Here you can see the sway back issue.

almond rock tilly and the buttons Megan love at first stitch

The fabric is a poly twill from Abakhan. I really like the print because it gives me an Orla Kiely vibe. One downside was it was near impossible to pattern match. I gave it a fair shot but I’m not losing sleep over any off bit. Especially since I won’t wear it often.

almond rock tilly and the buttons Megan love at first stitch

I replaced the neck facing with bias binding, then adding bias binding to the hem and sleeve hems. I watched An Education while handsewing the bias in place. 60s flick for a 60s frock.

Quote from the boyfriend: “I like it, it’s sort of smart. Like workplace smart”.

I can work with that.

almond rock tilly and the buttons Megan love at first stitch

(5) Comments

  1. Cute! Love the bodice pleats and your fabric choice. I think the dress looks great on you as well – yes very workplace smart! And also – bonus Chewie pic is giving me life. GORGEOUS CAT. x

  2. Love the fabric. The pattern is great we just sometimes feel out of our zone. You can get away with a lot more than you think K xXx

  3. I think this dress looks very nice on you! The swayback problem is minimal. A pop of color like a red necklace, cardigan or jacket would look lovely with that fabric.

  4. Amy I think the silhouette does suit you, especially with a few more adjustments to get it just right. You may just need to wear it more to get used to it!

  5. Lynsey says:

    You look lovely but I also find these dresses hard to wear, I’m reasonably slim but have extra curves but I do keep trying as they always look so easy to wear and classy. Your fabric is lovely and definitely a keeper and worth making those adjustments and giving it another go

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