12 Jun Theory Striped Maxi
Once again, the spirits of Marcy the Medium have influenced my fabric selection!
“You need more yellow in your life,” she stated.
I think I ordered the best yellow a n y t h i n g ever available, for Mood Fabrics’ Theory Light Canary Striped Viscose Ponte Blend has more than surpassed my expectations!
I wasn’t ready to put away the pattern from my last project (New Look 6210) quite yet – especially since the fit had been tweaked to perfection. Besides, I had set out to make a maxi and ended up with a short dress. The phenomenal drape of this fabric begged for a maxi and frankly, how could I resist?
My only new alteration was to add an inch of fabric to the front lower armsyce for better coverage.
Since the fabric/pattern combination screams summer, I opted for the racer back rendition – a first for me.
What took four days to make last week took four hours to make this week, due in part to this beautifully behaved viscose ponte knit. No slipping, no sliding, no curling and it is perfectly on grain.
Too good to be true?
NO!
Too good to pass up! Check it out 🙂
Linda Richards
Posted at 01:21h, 12 JuneSo summery and it looks great on you, too! Have fun wearing it!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:20h, 12 JuneThank you, Linda! I’ve worn it out the last two evenings and plan to take it out of town this weekend. Something tells me it will be worn a lot this summer 🙂
Jane
Posted at 01:40h, 12 JuneWow stunning! What a fabulous colour on you and a perfect shape. Love the back.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:21h, 12 JuneMany thanks, Jane! I couldn’t be more pleased with the result much of which is attributed to this wonderful fabric.
Katalin
Posted at 01:45h, 12 JuneOh, so stylish! I love your new dress!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:22h, 12 JuneThank you so much, Katalin!
Sharon
Posted at 02:16h, 12 JuneGorgeous maxi dress!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:22h, 12 JuneMany thanks, Sharon! Some things turn out just the way you envision and this was one 🙂
Barbara
Posted at 04:03h, 12 JuneLove that colour on you. Marcy is right.
Barbara
Posted at 04:03h, 12 JuneLove that colour on you. Marcy is right.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:23h, 12 JuneMany thanks, Barbara – Marcy is right, indeed!!
Maggie Fielding
Posted at 04:16h, 12 JuneThe article about you in the UK edition of “Sew Today” inspired me to sign for your blog and also follow your example regarding making rather than buying clothes for the next year.
I’m really looking forward to this exciting journey!
Thanks for the inspiration and I love what you make!
best
Maggie
London, UK
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:26h, 12 JuneMaggie,
Thank you so much for this nice comment! I didn’t realize Sew Today is the British Vogue Patterns Publication and am delighted to get this news.
For me sewing has been liberating and empowering and I’m sure you’ll find similar satisfaction. Good luck with your sewing and please stay in touch! 🙂
Helen
Posted at 04:19h, 12 JuneLooks simply fabulous on you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:26h, 12 JuneMany thanks, Helen!
Myra
Posted at 06:07h, 12 JuneThis is so pretty on you! Yes it screams “Summer”!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:27h, 12 JuneThank you, Myra! There’s nothing more fun to sew than an easy summer dress 🙂
Paula Hamrick
Posted at 06:19h, 12 JuneSince I was lucky enough to get to see you wearing this dress in person, I can say without a doubt, the dress was awesome and you look stunning wearing it!!! I’ve never ordered from Mood befor, but I will now.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:31h, 12 JuneHi Paula! You were one of the first to see it hot off the sewing machine! This is the best knit fabric ever and I hope you have great success with your Mood order. Many thanks for your comment and I’m delighted we have a mutual friend to keep us in touch with each other. 🙂
Julie Starr
Posted at 06:47h, 12 JuneWow, Sarah…the first thing that strikes me about this on you is the visual height that it adds. I’m glad you remembered Marcy’s advice- you glow in this color. Love the racer back, the side slit, the beautifully matched edge bands, all of it. I thought I was done with maxis for the season but since I realized that I have this pattern and a few likely fabrics, I definitely need one of these!
Julie Starr
Posted at 07:09h, 12 JuneOh- and after seeing you in your fab aviator sunglasses I realize I need to dump my old Raybans and get with the program! They really update the whole look. Love!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:17h, 12 JuneLOL! I took a good look at a photo in my old sunglasses and knew they had to go – they are daughter approved too 🙂 Many thanks for noticing!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:33h, 12 JuneThank you, Julie! I thought the same thing when I saw these photos – anything for another inch or two 🙂 I’ve been inspired by the lovely maxis you’ve made this year and just might have to make another!
Jean
Posted at 06:56h, 12 JuneYou look fabulous in yellow and this dress is no exception. Despite the horizontal stripes, this dress makes you look tall and slim. Beautifully sewn and super flattering on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:35h, 12 JuneThank you, Jean! I think the narrow width of the stripes and the length of the dress work in my favor – but even so I was surprised how the visual length it created 🙂
Cindy C.
Posted at 07:00h, 12 JuneLove the racer back! It’s rarel to have such perfect shoulders, and your choice of patterns in these last few projects highlight them beautifully.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:36h, 12 JuneMany thanks, Cindy! The racer back is a new look for me but I do think it worked on this dress with this fabric 🙂
Tee
Posted at 07:20h, 12 JuneVery lovely dress!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:36h, 12 JuneThank you, Tee!
lovelucie1
Posted at 07:21h, 12 JuneFabulous make. One of my favourites.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:37h, 12 JuneMany thanks for your comment, Lovelucie1 !!
June
Posted at 07:22h, 12 JuneThis dress is fabulous on you. Colour, style, it has it all. Most flattering style.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:38h, 12 JuneThank you so much, June! It came together just the way I envisioned – always a pleasant surprise 😉
Laura Casey
Posted at 07:37h, 12 JuneCute on you Sarah….love your styling.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:38h, 12 JuneThank you, Laura! I need to come to Asheville 🙂
Marybeth Tawfik
Posted at 08:07h, 12 JuneGreat dress! And though I absolutely love the viscose knits out of the box, I’ve had bad luck with them pilling with the first wash … they look old very fast. Any hints? The ones I’ve bought have NOT been cheap!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:15h, 12 JuneThank you, Marybeth! I washed this fabric in the machine before cutting and there was zero pilling. I know exactly what you are talking about but it didn’t happen with this one 🙂
Sarah Jo
Posted at 08:34h, 12 JuneThis is a great dress. You’ll get a lot of mileage out of it for sure! If I wasn’t inundated with great fabrics and no time to sew, I’d add that to my stash!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 17:57h, 12 JuneMany thanks, Sarah Jo! Those stashes, those stashes…………….. 🙂
Carolyn
Posted at 08:45h, 12 JuneVery attractive! You wear the color yellow quite well.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 17:57h, 12 JuneThank you, Carolyn! Yellow might be my new favorite color!
zibergirl
Posted at 09:08h, 12 JuneWhat a great dress! You look beautiful in it. I am a big fan of yellow.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 17:58h, 12 JuneThank you so much, Barbara! I do notice yellow on your site with some regularity 🙂
Lauren
Posted at 10:26h, 12 JuneI don’t know what the heck kind of fabric that is! LOL! But when all said and done, this is a very cute, go to slip on garment that will serve you well through the summer.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 17:59h, 12 JuneThanks, Lauren! Whatever it is is certainly good stuff 🙂
The Sewing CPA
Posted at 10:49h, 12 JuneAbsolutely beautiful.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 17:59h, 12 JuneThank you so much!
Melizza
Posted at 12:28h, 12 JuneWow! You make a jersey maxi look striking! You look amazing.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:00h, 12 JuneThank you Melizza! I attribute it to the fabric this time 😉
Alice Elliot
Posted at 12:50h, 12 JuneThat is fabulous! I want one, right now!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:01h, 12 JuneYou can have one in four short hours! Much quicker than an online order or trip to the mall 🙂 Many thanks for your comment, Alice!
Fifty Dresses
Posted at 14:42h, 12 JuneYellow is, indeed, a wonderful color – and this is a wonderful dress!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:01h, 12 JuneThank you, Karen! Don’t know why I’ve never been a yellow person, butI do like it 😉
Nana
Posted at 17:13h, 12 JuneFantastic color/fabric/pattern combination and it definitely looks fabulous on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:02h, 12 JuneThank you so much for your nice comment, Nana 🙂 🙂
Jan
Posted at 17:45h, 12 JuneMaybe my favorite of anything you have ever created. Perfect color. Perfect fit. LOVE!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:03h, 12 JuneOh wow!!!!!! Well, it may be one of my favorites too 🙂 Many thanks, Jan!
Deborah R Penner
Posted at 17:50h, 12 JuneLovely color. Mood also carries a Theory lightweight jersey in a solid yellow. Just received two full skirt patterns that may work for a long summer skirt. Mood recommends a self-lining for modesty.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:04h, 12 JuneHi Deborah,
Thank you. So did you order the solid yellow?
maryfunt
Posted at 21:28h, 12 JuneLooks great poolside. Wonderful way to start the summer.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:42h, 13 JuneThanks, Mary 🙂 !
Barbara Hewitt
Posted at 05:34h, 13 JunePerfection. The fabric is great, the pattern cut is great for you and I love the yellow. Gteat encouragement to all of us sewists.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:44h, 13 JuneThank you so much, Barbara! Sometimes things just work without fuss 🙂
lisa g
Posted at 08:07h, 13 Juneoh yes, yellow is a great color on you! love the dress, it just screams summer!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:26h, 14 JuneThank you Lisa! I vow to wear more yellow 🙂
Barbara
Posted at 13:37h, 13 JuneLove your dress! Looks great on you! I love the fabric, and am wondering if this would be a good knit for the Amy knit top from Style Arc. (Which you inspired me to purchase)? I’ve not sewn with the “new” knits, and wondering if it’s problematic. Have done lots of sewing on cotton double knits, but none of the poly’s or viscose. A little skeptical I’m afraid. Have been viewing your blog for some time and enjoy it so much. I wished I would have joined the RTW Fast. You are a seamstress after my own heart.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:35h, 14 JuneHi Barbara! Many thanks for your lovely comment. The fabric is fairly heavy and I was surprised at the lightweight fabric sample included with the Amy top pattern. I think it depends on the look you want, but I wouldn’t hesitate recommending buying the fabric because I’m sure you’ll find just the right pattern for it. 😉
sewruth
Posted at 17:01h, 13 JuneOh as always..looking superb Sarah! What a great colour on you too. Lovely sewing
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:35h, 14 JuneThank you so much, Ruth!
Kelroc
Posted at 18:37h, 13 Junegreat fit, great color, and a great look.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:36h, 14 JuneMany thanks, Kelroc 🙂
Mary Lynn
Posted at 23:50h, 14 JuneYellow is really your color and this is one of my favorites that you’ve made – so flattering. You’re getting that cute MOB figure 🙂 Are you coming to Charleston or Edisto this summer?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:21h, 16 JuneThank you, Mary Lynn! We were just in Charleston for the weekend and will be there and Edisto off and on during the summer. Would love to meet you after the wedding 🙂
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coco
Posted at 08:16h, 16 June(Predictably) I LOVE this yellow maxi!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 16:22h, 16 JuneThank you, Coco! I consider you and Oonabaloona to be the maxi queens. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Tina Lindstrand
Posted at 21:42h, 17 JuneSarah – I LOVE this maxi, it is just perfect on you! (In fact – I loved it so much I placed my first order ever with Mood fabrics that same night after seeing your post, I was afraid your dress would cause the fabric to sell out!) I ordered 5 yards of the yellow stripe, it arrived last week and it is GORGEOUS! I am wondering though, how did you pre-wash it? I could not find any care instructions online, would love if you could share what temp you washed and dried it on, as I have never used this type knit before. Thanks so much!
eliseholden
Posted at 19:43h, 25 JuneReblogged this on musings and commented:
This is a lovely summer sundress