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Diving Into Dolmans Week 4 Jalie #3352 Dolman
8:00 AMits Thursday so its time for another Diving Into Dolmans Post!
I hope you've been following along and haven't missed a single one. My co hosts have been sewing up some amazing dolmans. But, in case you missed something, Here's my previous 3 posts:
Definitely go back through and make sure you see ALL the posts as I've worked hard to show you what dolmans look like on different body shapes and sizes.
Today, I'm doing a re-review of the Jalie #3352 Dolman. Special shout out to Jalie for giving us this pattern for this series! You might remember Melissa's version at Rebel and Malice. She sewed up an amazing basic. Today I've done a tiny bit of hacking to make an OTT, Date night worthy version. But before we get to the details, let's review the basics.
Sizes
| Girls 2- Women's 22 |
Printable pattern pages/copy shop version
| 18 |
Skill Level
| Beginner |
Measurements for Rectangle Pieces
| No |
Line Drawings
| Yes |
Size made
| 7 with a FBA and graded to a 6 at the hip |
Options chosen
| Short sleeve |
Fabric Requirement for your size
| 7/8 yard |
Measurement Chart
| Bust, waist, hip and Girth |
Cutting Instructions
| Yes |
Pattern Printing Layout
| No |
Cutting Layout
| No |
Suggested Fabrics
| Yes |
Layer Printing Option
| No |
Neck Line Options
| Hemmed or banded |
Sleeve Options
| Short or long |
Hem Options
| 1 |
Color Blocking
| If using long sleeve |
Seam Allowance
| 1/4" |
Hem Allowance
| 3/8-3/4" |
Separate add-on pack
| No |
Fit
| Loose |
Easy to read instructions
| Yes |
Drawing or photograph instructions
| Drawing |
Whew, I'm so glad that's over, because now we can get the good stuff!
Up until now, all the dolmans in the series have been ho-hum everyday, jeans and t-shirts dolmans. That's totally cool. I get it. But there are 2 things I knew I wanted when I worked on this dolman. #1- tunic. #2- sparkly awesome. I can definitely say, "Mission Accomplished!"
So let's take a step back. I used the size 7 here for the shoulders, blended down to the size 6 at the hip. I attempted my first FBA on a dolman. Definitely a NEW and different experience. I completely messed up the location of the bust point (I didn't account for the lengthwise drape of the fabric). Thankfully it didn't mess things up too much. I'll go back and fix the pattern for next time though. I measured my "girth" and found that I fit perfectly in the size 7 so I did not have to adjust the length. Definitely use that girth measurement to be sure that you the lengths for your size.
Now to get the nice tunic length front, I just copied the curved hem from the back onto the front. The front and back pieces were the same width at the hem so it was super easy to just copy it over.
As for my fabric, it is a super sparkly awesomeness from Cali Fabrics. I grabbed like 10 yards of it during the black Friday sale and I'm so happy I've found some fun ways to use it. It definitely says, "Fancy date night." Or if you're younger and so inclined, "Night on the town." Mostly it will probably sit in my closet until I decide to wear it with jeans because I want to wear it and don't care what people think!
I opted not to finish the neckline, sleeve or bottom hem. This fabric is super slinky and threatened to destroy itself when I tried any amount of hemming. So I left them raw, which actually I think adds to its charm.
So, my vote on this one, Yes Yes Yes. It isn't too loose and it isn't too tight. The wings aren't too big and if you play with it a little, you can make a few different options.
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11 comments
That is very pretty and sexy slinky all rolled up in one! Well done you
ReplyDeleteI like the shape on this one -- very flattering!
ReplyDeleteI Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is to die for!! Love this on you!
ReplyDeleteSparkly! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI clicked over from Made by Melli.... cute stuff! Love the sparkles!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love with all that sparkle?! Made by Melli sent me. =)
ReplyDeleteI love it in that fabric and love how you changed it up.
ReplyDeleteComing over from Made by Melli, but I would have eventually found my way over anyhow...I have never used Jalie patterns before, but the size range has me intrigued! Awesome series, as usual.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great dolman top! I haven't used this one before, although I've made a very similar one from Christine Jonson Patterns (and I also altered the hems to make them curved). The fabric you chose is really incredible - and the fact that you didn't hem it is also very cool. It probably took you 15 minutes to make the top in that case!
ReplyDeleteI think I spent the most time weaving in the serger tails! It was so super fast.
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