I have just returned from a two-night staycation on Sentosa Island, having a blast with the family at Universal Studios Singapore, and street testing my wearable muslin. This nautical inspired number is fast becoming a favorite wear of mine with its flattering vintage silhouette, adorable collar/waist bow details and fabulous fit. While there is a vintage feel to it, I didn’t sew this from a vintage pattern.

The main fabric I chose was a navy blue checked cotton with red twin dotted swiss and a white dotted swiss for the collar and insides of pockets, both from my stash. I cut and sewed a size 6 (pattern is available from size 0 to 18) from the pattern sent to me without modification except for lengthening the bodice as I’m long-waisted. This is something I do for almost all patterns.
I was already falling in love with this dress while fitting the bodice and thought it would make a delightful sleeveless dress as well. The darts provided magnificent shaping to the bodice. The side view is very flattering with the fitted bodice and full gathered a-line skirt. And who doesn’t love in-seam pockets?
This is an intermediate pattern. Instead of finishing with facings, the bodice is finished with a lining piece after zipper insertion giving it a very clean finish. The emery dress pattern comes with clear instructions and I find the illustrations very useful. Christine will be hosting a sewalong on her blog with collar, skirt and sleeves variations not included in the pattern come mid October. Can’t wait to check out all the variations! When a bodice fits this well, it only makes sense to make many variations of it.
I was actually sewing my Asymmetrical Geometric Dress half way when I received the Emery dress pattern on a Friday afternoon. I went to work immediately and managed to cut the fabric. However, I couldn’t sew over the weekend due to family commitment and was utterly surprised that I managed to finish sewing the dress by Monday afternoon. The waist bow was added last-minute on Tuesday morning before these photos were taken. A pretty fast and gratifying project I would say:) August has been a very fruitful sewing month for me as I managed to sew not 1, 2 but 3 dresses. And do check out the many gorgeous makes from ladies who participated in the Sew Weekly Reunion. You can find all contributors’ posts here as well as creations from the lovely Sarah, Veronica and Debi! I am inspired and I think receiving all these lovely creations in my inbox throughout the month of August has made me sew productive! I hope they inspire you as much as they did me! Have a blessed week!
This is a really beautiful dress with perfect fitting. I love the pointed collar and the pockets too.
It looks great!
That is an amazing dress – if I saw that in a shop, I would totally buy it! Where did you buy that fabric?
Totally cute! Will definitely have to give this pattern a go 🙂
This is a great endorsement for the pattern, I’m sure Christine is very happy. Your dress is divine! I especially love that you matched the collar to the dress by picking equally textured fabrics and the fit is just perfect.
Gorgeous dress and I adore the fabric!
Cute! That photo at the top is AMAZING in every way!!!
Whenever I see the fabrics you chose I’m in love! *^v^* And the dress is great, very flattering and cute.
You look gorgeous! What impeccable sewing!
Oh I love this dress! It looks great on you!
I wasn’t a huge fan of this pattern until I saw this. Gorgeous fabric choice I must say. Loving the bodice fit & the wide neckline. Just lovely.
You have done a fabulous job of finishing the dress..It looks flawless..great job!:)
It’s so cute! So retro! So modest!
This looks so amazing on you! So sweet! You did a great job!
It’s lovely! I love that first image with you and sesame street! heh
Oh my I love your version of this dress!! I’ve been dying to see the other testers reviews. This dress was such a joy to make up!
This dress is fabulous- it’s so sensible yet cute, all at the same time. Very inspiring.
Well done! Beautiful dress and you look great in it!
Gorgeous!! Love the fabric, its a perfect fit!
This dress is absolutely perfect! I love everything about it. Another pattern I need to buy…
Gorgeous! I love the contrast collar.
This is perfect…I seriously want an identical one all to myself!!!
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What a gorgeous version of this dress! Seeing this pop up in different versions and hoping to try the pattern soon.
This is so pretty Adey! I need this pattern I think 🙂 Loving the little collar.
Thank you ladies for all your sweet words and encouragement!
@Kirsty: the fabric is from my favorite fabric store in chinatown. If you visit, I can bring you shopping:)
What a pretty dress, you look adorable in it!
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Love this.
Hello! I love your fabric choice, do you mind to share the store name from where you purchased the fabric? Thank you 🙂
@Ying: The fabric was from Thye Guan Textile Unit #02-1006 Block 32, New Market Road. I bought it in 2011 though so I’m not sure if they still have it.
Thank you for sharing! For the shop’s sake I hope they’ve finished selling the fabric 😉 but I will still pop by to see if they have other pretty fabric soon 🙂 Thank you once again!
Everything you do is WAOW fantastic ♥
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