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A Lace Chantilly

06/16/2015

Hello, friends!  It’s been a while!

lace chantilly 1

Following an early summer adventure to New England (photos of that later), my husband and I attended a vintage chic wedding of friends at a vineyard.  I made this lace dress especially for this wedding and was happy to have an opportunity to make a dress with a lace overlay.

[source: Colette Patterns]

I used the Colette Chantilly pattern for this dress, quite apropos as the overlay  is similar to chantilly lace.  I’ve had this pattern in my stash for a while, with plans of making it with silk chiffon.  After trying to come up with a way to use this lace for a dress, I opted for this pattern, which worked rather well.  This pattern has since been discontinued, but there is a PDF version on the Colette site.

dressform collage 2

I used a cotton lace which I got in a fabric swap at the LA Sewist meetup last year.  My intention had always been to make a lace dress with it, and when I saw some beautiful dresses with contrast underlays, I knew that’s what this lace would be meant for.  I bought this fuschia cotton voile last year from Fabric Mart and deemed it perfect to go with the lace overlay.

dressform collage 1

When I had finished constructing this dress I thought perhaps that I had made a faux pas and made a “curtain” dress.  And sometimes when I look at it, it still kind of looks like lace curtains…. I made a wide sash with my voile to break up the lace and bring the color out.

lace chantilly 2

As I was working with a lace with a scalloped border and wanted to use that feature for the skirt, I was very careful lining up the edges as I cut it out.  This skirt has gores, so I spent a lot of time matching up the scallops and the lace trim.  Even though I lined up the lace, the pattern is off a little on the bodice.  I lined up the lace and had the scallops pinned together as I laid my pattern pieces out and I don’t think the lace pattern as off, so it must have been me with the pattern layout.  At least I got the skirt lined up! 🙂

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I graded this dress up to about a 20/22.  I cut the voile on the skirt the same length as the pattern, but the lace is cut a couple of inches longer, both to accommodate the scallop trim and to allow for fabric matching.  The bodice is underlined as per the pattern instructions.  As I didn’t want the seams on the underlayer showing through the lace, the skirt and waistband seams are turned to the inside.  It doesn’t make the inside as beautiful as it’s meant to be, even with the French seams on the lining, so I’d probably have two layers for the skirt the next time I make this.  The only other alteration I made was my usual swayback adjustment.

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I’ve never worn a dress with a neckline yoke like this and wasn’t sure how it would work with a regular bra, but my straps don’t show and I didn’t have to wear a strapless bra, so win-win for me!  I’ve also since washed this dress and I didn’t need to dry clean it — just cool water wash and hung on the line.

us at lindseys wedding

My husband and I

Happy Sewing!

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  • Dress:  Colette Chantilly in cotton scalloped lace and cotton voile, made by me
  • Shoes:  Aerosoles
  • Bracelet:  Winterthur
  • Sunglasses:  Tory Burch
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Comments

  1. Natasha Friegang says

    July 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    That one is so pretty! I love the fabric choices.

  2. Sara A. says

    June 22, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I love this, it’s perfect for an outdoor wedding.

  3. SmileDog Stitches says

    June 17, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    That is absolutely gorgeous! You did such a wonderful job!

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:24 am

      Thank you!!! 🙂

  4. Mother of Reinvention says

    June 17, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    What a beautiful dress. I would never have thought that this dress would look so nice from the pattern illustration. I love your fabric pairing, you look great in those colours. xx

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:24 am

      Thank you! 🙂 Sometimes you just have to imagine the fabric/pattern pairing and hope it turns out how it looks in your head!

  5. Abbey Dabbles says

    June 17, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Love it, Tanya… I keep peeping this dress whenever I am on Collette site and wonder how it would look on someone bustier.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thanks, Abbey! I’m not busty, but I think this would work for a busty gal. I think Colette’s patterns are drafted for a c/d cup.

  6. Diane Osborn says

    June 17, 2015 at 5:29 am

    So elegant !

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Thank you, Diane! 🙂

  7. Andie L. says

    June 17, 2015 at 5:11 am

    I love this dress and it looks so wonderful on you! <3

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Thanks, Andie! 🙂

  8. Sandra Julian says

    June 17, 2015 at 2:52 am

    How pretty! Very appropriate for a vintage wedding too.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Thanks, Sandra! It’s even better that lace is “in” now, so I kind of look trendy! lol 🙂

  9. Sarah Woodhead says

    June 17, 2015 at 12:21 am

    gorgeous dress.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Thank you, Sarah! 🙂

  10. Kate Henderson says

    June 16, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Perfect fabric for the dress and love the pink. Such a great job on the border and the skirt!

    • tanyamaile says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Thanks, Kate! Borders like that can be tricky, but they always look awesome when they’re done! 🙂

  11. Alicia @ Pandora Sews says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    This dress is just beautiful on you! Fuchsia was the way to go. Great job. Personally, I love tops and dresses with this style neckline yoke.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks, Alicia! Yes, the fuchsia worked well, didn’t it? I do really like this style and think I’ll make a more casual one. 🙂

  12. Rose says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Love the dress, it looks bee on you! Cute couple!

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks, Rose! I love it, too! 🙂

  13. The Nerdy Seamstress says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    This is so cute! I love the lace overlay! I do like the sash and how it breaks up the lace. I can’t believe you matched up the scallops. I bought this pattern a while ago, and gave it to my friend because I wasn’t keen on it.I sure do regret it now!

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you! 🙂 Matching the scallops sure took a looooong time! It was worth it though! Perhaps your friend will give it back!

  14. ROBIN RUSH says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    So beautiful Tanya!!

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you, Robin! 🙂

  15. Michelle Rose says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Gorgeous! I particularly love it with the sash. I don’t think it looks curtains-y at all.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! I’m glad to hear that I’m not a walking curtain! Although the fabric may have been meant for that! 🙂

  16. Lettetia Elsasser says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Stunning! You did a fantastic job, Tanya. The magenta and lace really complement your complexion.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks, Lettetia! I really like the color combo! 🙂

  17. Ellen says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I love this dress and it looks lovely on you!

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you, Ellen! 🙂

  18. Laura Poehlman says

    June 16, 2015 at 9:51 am

    The fuchsia underlay is so amazing with that lace, and you did a beautiful job matching up the gored skirt. I don’t know why I’ve never thought of voile under lace, but it’s such a practical and wearable option! I have to say that you have the absolutely perfect figure for this design. The gathered bust is super flattering on you and doesn’t make you go crazy pin-up boobalicious. I have this pattern, and I’ve hesitated because my vintage Vogue 8728 (as much as I adore it) makes me feel a little too much like Jane Russell in The Outlaw. Which is a dumb problem to complain about. So once again, THANK YOU for opening my eyes to possibilities, and being such a gorgeous source of constant inspiration to me.

    • tanyamaile says

      June 16, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      This is the first time I’ve tried voile under lace. It works well with eyelet, so I figured it would also pair well with lace. It also made this dress cool to wear, which was needed as it was 100 degrees at the start of this wedding!

      I really do love this pattern and will definitely make it again! I actually have a yellow eyelet that will look great with this. I have V8728 and haven’t made it up yet. Looking like Jane Russell isn’t a bad thing! 😉

      • Laura Poehlman says

        June 16, 2015 at 2:31 pm

        It really isn’t. My bust is the one body part I don’t embrace being the most cartoon proportions.

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