Hello there, friends!
It’s no secret that I LOVE the Colette Moneta. I never liked knit dresses nor would I have ever thought that I would until the Moneta came around. It’s easy and quick to make and super comfy to wear. It’s a go to everyday dress for me that I love to make when I want something quick to sew and something new to wear. This one is no different. I honestly don’t think I will ever tire of making or wearing the Moneta.
[source: Colette Patterns]
The fabric I used for this Moneta is the Liberty of London Dufour jersey in the orange/white “Jonathan” print. I’m always looking for interesting knit prints and it seems like they’re hard to find if you prefer quality fabrics that will last rather ones that will fade and pill. I’ve ordered some in the past and have been very disappointed, so I’m very picky about what I buy now. I was perusing fabric.com’s knit delights and came across this Liberty viscose/lycra jersey on clearance and snapped it up. I have had a long love affair…er crush…. with Liberty fabrics, but I am just too darn cheap to pay $35-40 or so a yard for their beautiful fabrics. This one was about $25/yd, which is more in my ballpark (albeit still more than I would generally pay) and seems about right for a high quality viscose knit.
This jersey is quite lovely. From what I’ve read it appears that the Liberty Dufour is the lightweight jersey whereas as the Liberty Carnaby is the medium weight. It has a beautiful sheen and nice drape. It’s a little bit thinner than my tastes and as I dislike adding lining knit dresses, it requires a slip. I do love the fabric feel and the print and it looks exactly the same after it’s been washed which is always wonderful. I do not think it’s worth the original price tag, but hey, I wouldn’t have bought it if it wasn’t discounted. I am a girl always looking for a deal though and perhaps have a bit of a Depression mentality passed down to me from my grandpa. I will splurge on certain things, but for the most part I am all about shopping around, using coupons and waiting for sales. And…. I guess that’s why this is my first Liberty fabric!!!
I didn’t take any pictures of this dress on my dress form as I have another dress pinned on there. There really is not much different with this dress than my other Monetas. Sewn on my sewing machine and serged the seams. Clear elastic on the waist and I used a knit stay tape that I adore on the neckline and hem. I really love that stuff! I picked mine up at Britex and unsure of the brand at the moment (it’s down in my sewing room…) it’s Sewkeys E by Emma Seabrooke Extremely Fine Fusible Knit Stay Tape. It was a little pricey, but there is a lot on the roll and will last me probably forever…. or at least maybe a hundred dresses. 🙂
I’ve got making this dress down to just a few hours from cutting to finish. I took a break from the retro dress I’m making right now to sew this up. I wanted something to new to wear this past weekend and the Moneta is it for me. Definitely a TNT pattern that’s there for ya in a pinch. This is my favorite style with the 3/4 sleeves. I guess I should try some of the Moneta collars someday, but I’m not really a peter pan or tie collar kind of girl.
I got a lot of compliments whilst wearing this dress, so I guess it’s a winner! Y’all know a Moneta = secret pajamas. It’s especially true when you make one with a fabric like this that feels very lustrous against your skin.
Another thing…. I really wasn’t going to buy much more fabric for a while …. I am not very good at keeping on task with that.
Happy Sewing!
- Dress: Colette Moneta in Liberty of London Dufour jersey, made by me
- Shoes: Swedish Hasbeens cork wedges
- Belt: Macy’s
- Jewelry: Bauble Bar
Great dress. Fantastic colour on you. You are rocking those Moneta’s lady!
Oh my gosh! I just got this fabric in blue for a Moneta! We’re going to be double Moneta twins. I love it!
Oh my!!!! Great minds definitely think alike!!! I can’t wait to see yours, Lauren!
Ooh I love the colour on you! My mental moneta wish list is growing longer but I’ve only taped together the pattern so far.
Thank you!!! At least you got that far! I have some PDFs I’m waiting to make that I haven’t taped together yet… I hope you love your Moneta(s) when you get around to sewing one!
You look so beautiful! Love the fabric. i recently started wearing orange and so many people comment that it suits me. I am very surprised! xxx
Thanks, Poppy! I would have never thought much of orange before either, but I now have four dresses in the orange range. 🙂
I love orange. Your fabric is amazing. How nice to get it cheaper, always good to score buying fabric. This dress looks great on you and orange is really another one of your colours. You look brilliant in this. Xx
Thank you!! I’m always looking for deals. Would love to find another such deal on a beautiful knit like this! 🙂
Loving the orange! Now I like everyone else needs an orange dress!!
I think everyone needs to have an orange dress. It seems to be one of the lesser used colors, doesn’t it?
OMG that dress!!! I have to have one! And the orange fabric!!! Must have that, too!
Thank you, Nita!!! Make one!!! 🙂
I love orange! I love this dress!
Thanks, Sara!
I love this fabric made up like this! It helps that I’m drawn to orange like a moth to an orange flame, but each Moneta gets better. Have you tried any of the Kaufman jerseys? I am very drawn to them, especially when on sale, but haven’t bit.
I’m drawn to orange as well! I have tried the Kaufman jersey. I made my white/navy nautical moneta with it. Looking forward to getting some more!
Tanya this is gorgeous!! You look so pretty!
Thank you, Sylvie!
That orange! It’s such a great color on you, kinda creepy but I love your orange laurel too : ) I need to make another moneta, I tried to make the last with my serger and totally stretched out the waist.
Thanks, Brittani! I do love this color. It won’t surpass green for me, but it’s a close second. I haven’t tried making any knits with my serger since my first try on my first Moneta. It takes a bit longer this way, but it works better for me,
That fabric is gorgeous! And so are you!
Thanks, Andie!! This color reminds me of your orange Moneta!