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Colette Myrtle in drapey black & white

08/22/2014

Colette Myrtle

Today I sewed up a quick knit dress….

The Myrtle by Colette Patterns.

Colette Myrtle

It was very quick to sew on my normal machine and my coverstitcher, a Janome CPX 1000.

I didn’t make a muslin but did try it on my dress form before I stitched anything together.

I cut a size small, but realized the bodice was going to be too loose for my taste, so I ended up removing four inches at the waist.

Then I cut the skirt in an extra small because I could just tell by looking that the pattern runs pretty big. I was right. If you are a really thin person I would advise cutting this pattern WAY down. I don’t consider myself a small person, but a medium person, yet the extra small seemed to fit really well. I’m a size 6, not a 2, so I guess it runs big..Colette Myrtle

I needed a quick sew and this was just the ticket after spending 40 plus hours on my couture cocktail dress last week.Colette Myrtle

I’ve made cowl neck dresses before and the Myrtle was very different from the others I’ve made in the past. The others have an extension , and thus, use a lot less fabric .mccalls6489

McCall’s 6489simplicity1716Simplicity 1716

The Myrtle has two layers in the front and is self lined instead of having just a long extension at the neckline that’s turned under. But the back has only one layer with hems that you turn under and cover stitch. I would only recommend using very thin knits for this dress since it could get very bulky with the two layers on the front bodice. And definitely fit it before you sew it or you may end up with a dress that’s too blousy looking. I prefer my big 4 versions of the cowl neck dress to this poorly fitted one. This dress would have looked like a potato sack straight out of the envelope. Colette Myrtle I bought this fabric in downtown LA at  Micheal Levine’s Loft. It was$ 2.50 a pound so it was probably about a dollar. I’m, guessing it’s some sort of Modal cotton blend. Have you ever bought fabric by the pound? I know, right?.

I know some of “the rules” say women in their forties shouldn’t wear shorter dresses. But obviously, rules are really only a suggestion! I think a little knee showing is OK.

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Comments

  1. mokosha says

    08/22/2014 at 8:59 am

    you look fabulous in that dress! and rules are there to be broken or ignored, in my opinion.. also, it would be a shame not to show those legs 🙂
    and i do often buy fabric by the pound (well, more by kg), found many gems that way

    • Justine says

      08/22/2014 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks Mokosha!

  2. Roz says

    08/22/2014 at 4:15 pm

    That is so cute! You should make another one….

    • Justine says

      08/23/2014 at 4:28 am

      I just might! It only took two hours.

  3. Judy says

    08/22/2014 at 7:24 pm

    So pretty.. Looks great on you justine.. Proud you enjoyed your week of school.

  4. Lorna says

    08/22/2014 at 8:11 pm

    Great dress! Frankly, you look nowhere near your forties. Who made these crappy rules anyways? You look fab, ignore all the rules. Rules are dull and made to be broken.

    • Justine says

      08/23/2014 at 4:28 am

      Very true Lorna! And thanks for the compliment.

  5. Carrie says

    08/22/2014 at 8:25 pm

    Oh honey, SHOW THOSE LEGS. Re-consider in your 80’s but NOT your 40s!

    • Justine says

      08/23/2014 at 4:29 am

      Yes 80’s are the new sixties!

  6. cindy coven says

    08/22/2014 at 11:13 pm

    Aww to be young and sew like that. Those outfits look so cute on you. do you sit and sew all day?

    • Justine says

      08/23/2014 at 4:30 am

      Awww shucks no. I go to the gym, clean my house, drive kids all around all day and do lots of other time wasters. I sew about 1 to 2 hours most days.

  7. April Boyer says

    08/23/2014 at 3:41 am

    It looks great! That’s crazy that it runs that big but this size looks like its a perfect fit. And I say show off those legs!! I just went to the loft today and stocked up. So much fun.

    • Justine says

      08/23/2014 at 4:30 am

      Cool April!

  8. Maria says

    08/23/2014 at 7:15 pm

    What a pretty, flattering dress! You look fantastic.

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  10. dawn says

    09/17/2014 at 1:46 am

    That’s a cute dress. It’s a bummer about the sizing being so off though. I love black and white too.

  11. SylvieW says

    09/17/2014 at 1:31 pm

    Very pretty dress. Thanks for the review – really useful.



I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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