The Elisalex is a really wonderful pattern, especially the top, which looks great with a full gathered skirt instead of the skirt pattern provided (more on that in a future post). I have made several pieces from this pattern since I got it in the mail last month, all with very different results.
The first dress is made out of soft white cotton. This is the only one I added sleeves too. I used pretty hand made bias tape from Merrigoroundandme on Etsy (most of my bias tape comes from this Etsy shop-I for sure recommend!) to accent the neck and the sleeves. I also did a pretty great job adding the zipper by machine, if I do say so myself.
I really like the final result, but I made it a bit too big! I don’t mind having a little extra room, but I did hope it would be a bit more fitted. I find that most patterns are a little bigger than they say in their measurements table. But if I size down, my boobs may end up getting squished. By Hand London does have a nice “full bust adjustment” tutorial on their blog, but I just adjusted a bit for my second go at this dress (next blog post) by eye-balling. I could probably still benefit from a little extra room in the chest on that one, but eh, that's what I get for being lazy.
I also made this version with a full gathered skirt. The skirt that the pattern came with is really cute, but I have had no luck recreating it (more on that soon). No matter however, because I prefer a full skirt. I also did something a little special with the skirt. I took one long piece of material and left it folded at the bottom. Then I gathered the open side with the piece still folded so that the bottom of the dress is just one piece. I did this as a way of lining the dress, while also giving it a slightly different drape. It's not very noticeable, but I still think it is cool.
I highly recommend this versatile pattern. I have made a lot of versions now, and I see no end in sight! I’ll post my second version this afternoon. Yay!
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