After my first version of the B6018 pattern in a quite stiff silk dupion, I was keen to try and sew a second, more floaty version. Here it is!

I fully reviewed the B6918 pattern (which I adore), as well as explained in details how to make a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) in a previous article. Here, I am going to solely focus on fabric effects.

For this version of the dress, I used a bright red, medium weight, cloqué polyester fabric from The New Craft House. I was so attracted by the fabric texture and its wonderful bright and at the same time deep red colour, that I broke my personal no-poly policy. The texture is definitely more visible on close-up pictures.

I definitely achieved my purpose of a floatier effect for the lower part of the dress, where the skirt falls and moves very nicely.

However, I am not that thrilled with the bodice. I did really struggle to properly iron my seams, I find it is really visible and it really annoys me when I wear the dress. The collar in particular is a complete miss. I am not sure wether it is because of the drape of the fabric or simply because it is poly, I can’t remember ever having such a struggle with floaty silk. What do you think?

In any case, this dress in completley wearable, especially ahead of Christmas in my Mother Christmas outfit…

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