Knit dress

I got distracted from my quilt and picked up this knit dress I cut out ages ago and never sewed. Except for sleeve and skirt hems, it’s done, sort of.

It’s looking. . . less than ideal. To spare your eyes, the picture is ( under a cut )

Mainly, the problem is too much ease. It’s loose and baggy and feels like a sack. I really don’t understand why the Big 4 pattern companies include so freaking much ease! Do they just think we are stupid and don’t know how to measure ourselves and choose a size? It’s a knit; it ought to have negative ease.

Then the drapey bit at the waist. I like the drape in theory, but without being fitted to the body, it just looks lumpy and stupid. Plus, my fabric is a rib knit, maybe not the best for showing off gathers. Ok, so that one is my fault.

I think I did a terrific job of applying the ribbing smoothly at the neckline, but the neckline is way too high. With the high waist, it just highlights a vast expanse of chest. Not the look I was going for.

On the plus side, my serged seams are looking great, and I still like the fabric. Besides, I think it can be salvaged, I just need to:

1.) Rip it apart

2.) Discard drapey waist bit

3.) Take in side seams

4.) Cut a new, plain waistband

5.) Lower neckline and re-bind

6.) Put back together and finish

7.) Keep repeating this: Learning Experience! Learning Experience! Learning Experience!