Now I’m sure you’ve seen the Keilo wrap dress online.
Here’s my version to see out the Summer.
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| Heading out to dinner with friends |
Allison from AllisonC Sewing Gallery blog gave me this lovely knit when she visited Sydney this month. We had a great day fabric shopping in Sydney as Allison had been my fabric enabler when I visited Hong Kong last year.
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| Wrapped at the back |
This is the test Keilo and it’s the quickest piece I’ve made for a while.
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| I can’t wait until the painting is done. |
I needed a fast sewing fix as we’re in the middle of painting and I have to pack up my sewing room.
On the pattern I raised the armhole curve and wrap points and then shortened the bust darts. You’ll see these changes on the next version after my sewing room is packed up.
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What gorgeous fabric! I was just looking at this pattern yesterday and wondering if it would work for a shorter person (ie: Me!) I love the look of it knee length rather than maxi.
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This is so pretty. I love the fabric and the style. I've never seen this dress wrapped at the back, but I think I prefer it that way. Gorgeous!
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You have to pack up the sewing room? Oh nooooo….
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What a lovely summer dress! I love the print!
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your dress is very beautiful
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Great dress Maria. Love that wrap. Fabric is gorgeous and looks fabulous in that style.
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The knee length works well on my height – I think. And it was really comfy to wear Sam.
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Thanks Megan. I did try a few ways but I preferred this version for this print.
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I know…#dilemma. However I can set up my travel sewing machine in the garage if I'm desperate to sew. Hhmmm. I think I will set it up in the garage 🙂
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Thanks Shannon. I know you'd love this style with the colours you wear too.
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Thanks Beverly. I hope to see you with your new do irl soon.
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Gorgeous summer dress.
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Gorgeous and fun dresss.
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great fabric, such a fun keilo ;o)
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It's such pretty fabric, perfect for an end of summer dress. The Keilo is lovely on you, it looks much more shapely than I would expect from the pattern.
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Thanks.
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This was an easy dress to wear too.
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Thanks Judie.
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I so overlooked this dress when it first came out. I like how you can make it as fitted or as loose as you want.
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Stunning fabric Maria. The Keilo is a great pattern for you.
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I didn't even recognise the Keilo, I think this is the first I've seen in a floral. From memory most have been a solid. It looks fantastic – it's such an easy make and looks fantastic.
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What an interesting concept in a pattern! It looks like it would come together in zero time flat. You've got an excellent fit in a fun summery fabric!
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Ohh I love the fit on this! And that fabric is divine!
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This is just what I am looking for. I have bought some crazy yellow tropical/70's fabric and wanted to make more than a simple shift and I like the tie feature. i looks great on you, so do those leggings lady. Go Go Go Jo x
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Lovely version and the fabric is gorgeous.
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Love this style on you Maria – very chic and elegant. The print on that fabric is so happy and colourful!
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Pretty! Who doesn't love a quick make!?
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