I had started working on pattern New Look 6299, doing a full bust adjustment, changing sleeves etc to make a dress in the winter. Upon completing my first muslin, I discovered just how flattering I thought it was and how great it made me feel. This dress is still not made as I haven't nutted out all the fitting issues, and it has now been put aside as it's very much a winter dress.
My daughter's birthday was in September and we go all out for parties. This year was a space theme and we were all getting costumes. I had decided I wanted a retro-futuristic space outfit, sort of along the lines of "The Jetsons". I decided to use my New Look 6299 as the base.
First I redrafted it with zero ease in the bust, I was using a PVC fabric with a slight stretch and I like the bust area to be firm. Then I made a new muslin and drew lines on it to make it 'strapless' shape. I transferred these lines to the pattern and voila! I had a space dress pattern. All I had to do to complete my desired look was cut a hi-lo hem and add rectangles for straps. I also made a bolero top to go over it, but I can't recall which pattern that was now.
This dress has now become a bit of a starting base for things I've made since.
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