Hello, friends!
It seems like I’ve had a backlog of projects to photograph and here’s the first one — yet another Moneta!
Yes…..it’s another Moneta, so nothing too different here. The Moneta is no doubt my go-to pattern for a quick and easy dress. I find that I’m wearing these quite often in these colder months and yes — there will be more! I tell you what, after sewing up a dress that takes no fitting and is done in a couple of hours, it sure is difficult to go and spend my time on woven dresses. It makes it seem time consuming!
[source: Colette Patterns]
Yes, another version 3 of the Colette Moneta in the basic, no frills design. Every time I go to make one of these I consider adding a neat collar, but I’m not a Peter Pan or tie collar sort of girl, so it’s very doubtful that I will ever add any twee panache to my Monetas. I’m not saying these don’t look good on other people, they just aren’t me.
I didn’t take any dress form photos or pics of the insides as this is not interesting. One thing, however, is that I made this dress on my SERGER. This is the first time that I’ve done this as I usually just use my serger to finish the seams after I’ve sewn my knits on my sewing machine. I decided to bite the bullet and use the serger for it and eliminate a step and YAY it worked splendidly! 🙂
I don’t know if I mentioned it before, but my first two Monetas I used regular knit elastic for the waistband. Starting with the third one I began using clear elastic as the pattern suggested and I think it always works much better for this dress. It takes some time to get the hang of it, but it’s a lesson worth learning.
The fabric I used is a rayon/poly/spandex blend ponte from Harts Fabrics. This one is described as an aqua and rose floral and is still available on their website. They have six other floral pontes and it was difficult to choose just one. No doubt I’ll be purchasing another in the future as I just love a floral Moneta.
I’ve worn and washed this Moneta now three times since I made it right before Thanksgiving. The fabric looks exactly the same as it did when it arrived in my mailbox. I’ve never been disappointed by any of the knits I’ve purchased from Harts. The next time I shop there will be in person as Harts Fabrics is located in Santa Cruz where they have a brick-and-mortar store and is only a few hours away from me. I have a grandma who lives there, so a visit with family is made even better when there’s an awesome fabric store nearby. 🙂
This is how I’ve been wearing this Moneta – with my cotton waffle knit cardi (Simplicity 2154). This outfit really wasn’t complete until I got these white Swedish Hasbeens the other day. If you love Hasbeens, their 70% off sale is still raging on on their US website. The only available size in most of the styles is a 41 though, which happens to be my size, so I’ve been scoring some pretty cheap (in price — not quality) handmade wood and leather shoes that will last me a lifetime.
I’ll end with a pic with both of our Bostons. We took our Christmas photo yesterday before I changed outfits to take these photos, so both of them were out. That’s Guinness on the left and Rollie on the right. Guinness just had a cancerous tumor removed from his foot and has fully recovered cancer-free. 🙂
Happy Sewing!
- Dress: Colette Moneta in aqua/rose floral rayon/poly/spandex ponte knit, made by me
- Shoes: Swedish Hasbeens Floral T-strap
- Earrings: Bauble Bar
Hi Tanya! I love your blog! Today I finished my very first Moneta! Yay! I love it! But can I ask you a question? Does the waist on yours sort of stand out a bit horizontal & a bit stiffly? I used regular elastic because none of the clear could be found . Maybe that’s why. Next time I’ll do a better job with the twin needle (first time) but as long as nobody looks really close it’ll pass. I love all your Monetas…every single one!
Hi Nita! Sorry for the delay in this response. I made my first two monetas with regular elastic and yes, it does stand out a bit like that. The clear elastic doesn’t do that. I’m sure no one notices any slight problems but you! 🙂 And thank you!
Oh Tanya! This dress is just gorgeous. Great fabric. Suites you so well and I really like the way you’ve accessorised in your pics. I agree with Sophie-Lee, cute shoes 🙂
Awe, thanks, Vanessa! 🙂 I can’t wait to make another floral moneta with this ponte!
Ugh, I love this fabric and this dress so much! I would probably buy it (and a few of the other floral ones) right now if I had the money.
And ohh the shoes.
This floral would look awesome on you! Maybe this or something similar will make it down to NZ sometime soon. Someone said they saw this on another site and it was cheaper… awe…. always hate to hear that I paid more!
your dress is beautiful and looks fantastic on you.. That fabric is gorgeous.
Thanks, Judy!!! It’s always nice when something looks good and feels even better to wear!
What a gorgeous dress, you look fabulous.
Thank you, Mandy! 🙂
Our twinnie fabric!!! 🙂 The dress turned out great! xo
I just LOVE this fabric! Can’t wait to see yours!
Love it, darling! I’m finding it difficult to resist exactly replicating this!
Thank you, Sylvie! Replicate away! You’d love this fabric and would look fabulous in it!! I know one other blogger who also bought this fabric. 🙂
You look great in this. I think it is my favourite so far. They keep getting nicer with all the fab fabrics. Your dogs are so cute. Glad to hear Guiness is doing well. Xx
Thank you!! Yes, I think practice makes perfect. 🙂 I’m also being pretty picky about knits now and always looking for a print I adore.
Love the colors in that ponte. I have had some hit and miss moments with ponte of late.
Glad to hear that your pooch is cancer free!
The colors were really what grabbed me! I know what you mean about inconsistencies with ponte. I know I’m good when I buy from Harts and it was just as great as all of the other fabrics I’ve purchased from there.
You sure know how to pick your fabric! The colours and print are so so vibrant, beautiful!
Thank you, Miriam! I just love the color combo! Makes it feel like it’s spring!
That is such pretty fabric! What a great outfit, and the sandals were a fantastic bargain. I love the photo with the Bostons. Aren’t they adorable! I am so pleased to hear that Guinness is on the mend. That must have been a worry for you. xxxx
Thank you, Poppy! 🙂 I do love a bargain and never pay full price. It was worrisome when we found out about Guinness’s tumor, but thankfully it all worked out without much of a bother to him.
That’s a great print! Glad to hear Guinness is cancer free too!
Thanks, Marrie! I love it! 🙂
Pretty dress–I love your fabric! And I love Bostons. Congrats on the cancer-free diagnosis for your pup!
Thank you, Michelle! 🙂
Another gorgeous version of the Moneta. This print and the colors in it are beautiful. I love that you can carry a pup under each arm! Mine are too heavy and long bodied for me to manage at the same time. 😀
Thanks, Michelle! I can barely carry them together as Rollie is pretty heavy. My husband handed him to me and I was able to hold them for a few minutes for a brief work out. 🙂
The dress is gorgeous. I love the colour/print. Super jealous of all the Hasbeens you are getting! 🙂
Congrats on Guinness being cancer free! 😀 😀 😀 😀 Wooohoooo!
Thanks, Andie! 🙂 I’ve been trying to stop myself from buying more shoes, but when they are so cheap and so well made at the same time, it’s hard to!