Trevi, you had me at 'high cut shoulders'....
High cut, cut-away, cut-in, American shoulders (an expression I've learned from Burda) - I'll take it. There's just something about this type of shoulder cut that I can't resist - and with this beautifully designed subtle cut-away on the Trevi you can wear an ordinary bra under it. Win.
The (original) Trevi Top & Dress pattern designed by Hey June (one of my absolute favorite Indie designers) is a versatile and flattering trapeze top or dress for woven fabrics with high cut shoulder straps and a full button down back.
Well, none of my makes have a button down back and the top is made of knit jersey. As stated above - a versatile pattern and so easy to customize.
For the top I cut both front and back on fold - and I finished the armholes and neckline with self drafted bands. I straightened the original curved hem on the back piece and turned the front curve into ties. I know, I should have taken some photos of the changes I made, but trust me they are very simple. The pants are the Ninni Culottes by Named Clothing. My fourth and not last version. The fabric is a pleated satin.
The dress version is actually a lengthened top with the original curved back hem and straight hem front piece with an added gathered skirt. The fabric is a woven crepe with a little stretch. I cut two back pieces as I was planning to make a tiny slit opening at the back neckline, but it turned out that no opening was needed - I can easily pull the dress over my head without (and I could have just cut the back on the fold with this woven version as well).
The original version with the buttons is beautiful, but hey - if I can avoid button holes I sure as hell do so.
Wow wow wow wow!!!! I love both of these gorgeous outfits!!!! This officially confirms the fact that I have major wardrobe envy. LOVE!!
SvarSletEmi - you're the best ππ
SletTRINE!!! Fantastic makes. Love it all. I NEED this dress in my life...I'll send you my address, lol!
SvarSletπππ And I definetely need more of these dresses. Knit, linen, rayon - more, more, more
SletLove both versions! A great way to demonstrate how versatile the pattern is. I didn't know about your relationship with buttons hehe I'd rather sew 20 buttonholes than install one zipper!
SvarSletDiabolic, button holes. All of them! No, I'm your zipper girl!! π
SletTwo super outfits, Trine. Love them both!
SvarSletThank you so much, my dear π
SletWow! These are all gorgeous! I particularly love the fabric of the trousers. So stylish!
SvarSletThank you so much, Helen. I love these trousers - and the fabric is pretty easy to work with and needs no hemming ππ»ππ»
SletVery stylish outfits, really loving the fabric choices for both! And you can never have enough culottes, especially in that pink! Love!
SvarSletThanks - and my culottes obsession has just begun. Must make more π
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