aimee’s marais dress

Aimee has been quite the busy bee lately, diving into creating our fresh spring patterns! Last week, she shared her delightful Verdun Woven T-Shirt on the blog, and this week, she’s back with yet another fantastic creation. This time around, it’s the Marais Knit Dress + Top. Now, on initial inspection, this isn’t exactly the type of pattern I’d typically go for. I’ve never been particularly fond of the v-neck style on myself, but as I’m trying to stretch my skills as a seamstress, I figured it was time to step out of my comfort zone and give this pattern a shot. From the get-go, I was drawn to the way all those seam lines came together—it looked so interesting! I knew I’d pick up some new techniques just by seeing how it was constructed, and I wasn’t let down. The Marais pattern delivered exactly as promised. I’m 5'6" tall and opted for a size medium with an A/B cup adjustment when making the shirt version. It turned out slightly shorter than I normally prefer, but I really liked the overall look of the shirt. It fit great across my shoulders and bust, though I did notice a bit of gaping under the arms. The strap length was perfect, though, and I believe the issue with the gaping had more to do with the fabric I used for the mock-up rather than the pattern itself—my final version didn’t have that problem. For my trial run, I used some less-than-great knit fabric I had lying around, treating it as a kind of "muslin" version. The neckline facings are secured under the shoulders by the armhole facings, and due to the nature of the fabric, I struggled a bit to get all the layers to lie flat. In my mock-up version (which isn’t shown here), I stitched the facings down using the edge stitch method recommended in the pattern. Switching gears to the final version, I used a higher-quality knit fabric I’d been saving for a special project. I had just enough to make the dress. Working with this better material made a world of difference compared to the first attempt. All the seams aligned beautifully, and the overall drape of the dress felt completely different—so much smoother and more polished. Truthfully, I don’t usually bother with muslin versions when sewing garments—I tend to dive right in and deal with any issues later with my trusty seam ripper. But this time, I’m so glad I took the time to create a mock-up. Having prior knowledge of what to expect allowed me to align the seams more precisely, and the facings went in much neater. For the dress version, I decided to hand-stitch the armhole facings instead. I wanted a cleaner finish at the top without the visible edge stitching around the shoulders. To be honest, while this dress fits beautifully from the shoulders to the hips and feels incredibly comfortable, I’m not entirely convinced it’s the most flattering option for my body type. The print on the fabric almost gives off a "nightgown" vibe rather than a daytime dress aesthetic. Still, there’s something rewarding about putting effort into a project and having it turn out perfectly, even if it’s not necessarily my ideal style. In the end, every sewing project teaches you something new, whether it’s about fabrics, fit, or technique. And that, to me, is what makes it all worthwhile. (Ads might show up here) Related posts could include other knit dress patterns or tips for working with different types of knits.

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