I had been looking for a nice galaxy print fabric for ages. In fact, I was this close to settling for an (expensive!) print from Spoonflower that still wasn't completely what i was looking for. But then I saw this post on Me and My Polar Bear and I sort of lost it. An entire duvet cover? Very reasonably priced? I'd be lying if I said I didn't do a victory dance. Roisin from Dolly Clackett was enlisted to help me get my greedy paws on the fabric, and I love her dearly for it. The fabric is a polycotton and fairly stiff, so I thought it would be a good candidate for the infamous Simplicity 2444.
I made the dress right before our trip to London (and actually hemmed it in our hotel room) so I could wear it to the David Bowie exhibition at the V&A. So here she is, the Space Oddity Dress:
We went to the Police Box near the Earl's Court tube station to take these pictures. I felt really awkward because there were so many people around, so not too many strange poses here! Anyway, the pattern is Simplicity 2444 with a few changes. I lowered the neckline in the front a bit (I don't like how very high necklines make me look) and gave the back a really deep scoop.
The bodice fit me pretty well straight out of the envelope, I did take a bit of width out of the center front because there was some gaping. After finishing the dress I noticed I could have taken some excess out of the shoulder area as well, not sure why it didn't show in the muslin... Or maybe I just forgot to make the alteration. It irks me a little bit but it's not too noticeable.
I'm really happy I went for the version with the sash. They're cut on the bias so they have a very nice drape! I had so much of this fabric it allowed me to really play with the print placement so there wouldn't be too many repeats. In fact, I have only used about half of what I had. I foresee a giveaway in the future...
There's not that much to say about the construction of this dress. I didn't really follow the instructions since I opted for a full lining, and the whole thing is pretty straightforward anyway. The finished dress feels really comfortable and I feel pretty cool with it, especially paired with my sparkly sneakers (which are just last year's Bensimon shoes with a layer of glittery fabric paint).
Later that day I found the perfect bowtie earrings at the V&A museum shop. They really make this outfit appropriate for all space and time, don't they?
I leave you with this obligatory pose. I think this dress and me will go through a few adventures together...
Fabulous! What an awesome dress!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks! It's one of my favourite makes so far!
VerwijderenPerfect timey wimey dress!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI LOVE it! Such brilliant fabric, and you wear it so well! The sash is a really good touch, it's a really cool contrast with the spaciness of the fabric. And well done for posing with the police box :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is fantastic! I'm dying to make a space dress too...I found the spoonflower prints, but you're right, that's just so expensive. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for space themed bedding :) I love your version with the sash!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAwesome print and dress! I really like the bow and your earrings could have been designed especially for your dress!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOne word: Jealous!!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is great! I love your dress and that fabric is amazing! So cool to make a dress for going to see an exhibition. How was Bowie?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you! Bowie was phenomenal, just as expected!
VerwijderenI love this! Hope you like the exhibition, this dress was perfect for it. Good match of pattern and fabric!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI DIE!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthat's an amazing dress. I love the fabric. And the cut. You look great in it!
I am very jealous about the galaxy print.
Nice dress and print, and perfect occasion to wear it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a funny dress!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis the 2nd time I have seen this fabric, and I love it. The dress is fab btw http://annettetirette.blogspot.co.uk/
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